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A chocolate filled afternoon
Our guide Sarah was perfect for tge tour, enthusiastic, warm and friendly. We had a wonderful experience. 😊
The Chocolatarium Chocolate Tour Experience in Edinburgh
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At a glance
- Duration
- 1h 30min
- Price from
- $38 / person
- Location
- Edinburgh, United Kingdom
- Rating
- 5.0 / 5 · 4,876 reviews
- Languages
- EN
- Group
- Small group, up to 16
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Confirmation
- Instant
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operator
- The Chocolatarium
- Meeting point
- Come into the Chocolatarium and show your ticket at the desk.
Description
A chocolate experience to remember! Fully indoors and perfect come rain or sunshine! See and touch the fruit of the chocolate tree, and learn all about how the beans are transformed into delicious chocolate. Have fun making your own Scottish-themed chocolate to take home! You can even make a chocolate Greyfriars Bobby (the famous Edinburgh dog), a chocolate Nessie or a chocolate Edinburgh Castle! Next, come to the tasting room with a wide selection of chocolates from both Scottish and international chocolate makers. There are over 30 varieties to choose from including Haggis chocolate, raspberry chocolate, chilli chocolate, whisky chocolate and many, many more. Finally, wrap your delicious chocolates to take home to enjoy or give as a gift. Chocolate samples are provided throughout the tour. Vegan or milk-free options are available. Enjoyed equally by couples, families, friends and solo visitors. (Note: Children under 6 are not permitted)
Schedule & prices
- Runs
- Every day
- Start times
- 12 times a day, 9:30 AM–8:30 PM
- Next available
- Thu, Oct 15
- Adult (ages 16+)
- $38
- Child (ages 6–15)
- $25
Out at sunset: the 3:30 PM departure is under way when the sun sets, around 4:44 PM in the coming weeks.
In demand: 56 of the next 257 departures are already sold out.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 14.
Tour Options
Itinerary
A 90-minute, fully-guided tour experience for ages 6 and up. Discover the journey from chocolate tree to chocolate bar at The Chocolatarium in Edinburgh’s historic old town. - make your own chocolate bar to take home - learn all about the chocolate-making process and its history - taste chocolates from our selection of over 30 wonderful chocolates from Scotland and around the world.
What's included
Included
Chocolate samples
In-Person Guide
Not included
Children under 6 are not permitted
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
5.0
4,876 reviews
How it compares in Edinburgh
- Rated higher than 73% of 444 reviewed tours in Edinburgh
- No. 9 by number of reviews among 1,244 tours in Edinburgh
- Starting price $38 is 42% below the typical $65 for tours of similar length in Edinburgh
Excurgo comparison of 1,244 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does The Chocolatarium Chocolate Tour Experience in Edinburgh take?
The Chocolatarium Chocolate Tour Experience in Edinburgh lasts about 1h 30min. The itinerary has 1 stop.
How much does The Chocolatarium Chocolate Tour Experience in Edinburgh cost?
Prices start at $38 per person for this Edinburgh experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
What days does The Chocolatarium Chocolate Tour Experience in Edinburgh run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, with 12 departures a day between 9:30 AM and 8:30 PM.
How much does The Chocolatarium Chocolate Tour Experience in Edinburgh cost for children?
Children aged 6–15 pay from $25, adults from $38.
Does The Chocolatarium Chocolate Tour Experience in Edinburgh sell out?
It can: 56 of the next 257 departures are already sold out, so booking ahead is a good idea.
Can I cancel The Chocolatarium Chocolate Tour Experience in Edinburgh for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Where does the tour start?
The meeting point is Come into the Chocolatarium and show your ticket at the desk. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
What languages is The Chocolatarium Chocolate Tour Experience in Edinburgh offered in?
The experience is available in EN.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 16 participants.
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Is The Chocolatarium Chocolate Tour Experience in Edinburgh worth it?
Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 4,876 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by The Chocolatarium.
Reviews(4,876)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
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Chocoholics dream!
If you love chocolate this is the best experience. It begins with you learning about the process of growing cacao, looking at the beans, how many beans it takes to make a chocolate bar etc it was interesting. There’s also a sample of a chocolate drink and some different chocolates to taste. Then into the kitchen, you have the opportunity to make your own chocolate bars, add flavours, choose a shape from standard chocolate bars to novelty shapes. After this we were invited to the sampling room and there was so much chocolate to sample, it was a chocoholics dream. There’s also a shop where you can purchase your favourites after the tour. Well worth it in my opinion. A shout out to our guide sandy, who was such a lovely guy and couldn’t have been more helpful. Thanks guys!
R
This was excellent! You...
This was excellent! You learn all about where cacao beans come from, the process of making chocolate, the history, and the best part, tasting the chocolate!
C
Unmissable chocolate fun!
Really fun chocolate experience! Highly recommend for all ages. I'm vegan and the tour guide was very helpful and offered alternatives to any milk chocolate samples that were given! They are great at accommodating dietary requirements so don't let it put you off! Unmissable!
B
Fun experience, nice takeaway choc bar, good variety
We had a very good experience with the tour1)the takeaway choc bar allowed a great variety of add on flavors 2)tour end samples had excellent range of five items to sample and he clearly educated us on regional source differences 3) at first it was hard to find but Google map was quite clear it is one easy turn off the Mile road. No delays next time 4) many good restaurants the locals suggested and we made it a fun Saturday eve doing your and other dining right after
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Highly recommend for chocolate lovers
Had a wonderful afternoon learning about making chocolate, then making our own flavoured chocolate before getting to eat lots of different kinds of chocolate. Our guide, Susan, was excellent! Very knowledgable and kept our attention throughout the whole experience. Would highly recommend.
L
Sweet as….
The Chocolatarium tour was well worth the visit. We had a fabulous guide, Sarah, who made the whole experience that much better. It was very educational and something the whole family would enjoy.
C
You thought you knew chocolate
This is a true chocolate experience and education. From the plant to eating pleasure, it he beginnings of chocolate as a drink to the glorious treat we enjoy today. You’ll try many different chocolates and build your own chocolate bar with the chocolate and fillings you prefer.
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Go to Edinburgh for the chocolate
What an amazing evenings experience, we were unsure what to do. And we saw a Sin 4 the chocolitarium and walked in Dubai from the store. When we saw they did a full on tour. It was an amazing mini date idea that disguised learning alot with fun and plenty of chocolate. A huge thank you to Valentina our guide
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Our chocolate workshop...
Our chocolate workshop was run by Lance who was excellent! The entire workshop was run really smoothly and efficiently with both real life knowledge, humour and of course, lots of samples. We really enjoyed getting to bring home our own chocolate as a souvenir
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