The Chocolatarium Chocolate Tour Experience in Edinburgh

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Edinburgh, Scotland

High interest

Booked 4 times today.

1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

Why travelers loved this

5.0

· Teri_S ·

Jul 2026

Really great overview and history of chocolate from where its grown to how its processed. Sarah was phenomenal! Making our own chocolate bar was so fun! Tastings were educational, and now I know what percentage dark chocolate I enjoy! Highly recommend!

· Stephanie_C ·

Jul 2026

Such a great tour. You learn about cacao planting, experience making chocolate and then visit the chocolate tasting room! Our tour guide was amazing! Also they are very aware of allergies so great to do even with allergies!

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Overview

This immersive chocolate-making experience is deal for traveling families or groups, or for rainy days. Create a unique souvenir by making your own Scottish-themed chocolate before heading to the tasting room to sample a wide selection of chocolates from both Scottish and international chocolatiers, including haggis chocolate, chili chocolate, gin chocolate, and many more.

Fun chocolate-making experience in the heart of Edinburgh
Great activity for special occasions or rainy days
Create your own chocolates: Ideal souvenirs or gifts
Come hungry: Lots of chocolate tastings to satisfy sweet teeth

Sample Menu

Dessert

Chocolate Tasting

What's Included

Chocolate samples
In-Person Guide
Snacks

Your own chocolate bar to take away

Children under 6 are not permitted

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

3-5 Cranston St, Edinburgh EH8 8BE, UK
Come into the Chocolatarium and show your ticket at the desk.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

3-5 Cranston St

Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Near public transportation

Most travelers can participate
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 16 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Featured review

Isabelle_M

Fantastic experience, we would highly recommend! I learnt so much while getting to test a variety of different chocolates and even make my own bar. The chocolate expert was brilliant and made the whole experience really fun and engaging.

Reviews

5.0

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Great fun and unique experience!

Heather_H, Sep 2026

Such a fun and unique experience! If you are lucky enough to get Valentino, you’re in for a ride! She’s a hoot! So much chocolate so little time!

Good

sachin_m, Sep 2026

We had a really good time at the Chocolatarium in Edinburgh. The tour was interesting and enjoyable, and the best part was getting to make our own chocolate. It was a fun and interactive experience, and we really enjoyed being able to create and customise our own chocolates. Definitely a nice experience for chocolate lovers and a great activity to do in Edinburgh!

Fun date night

Robert_W, Aug 2026

This was a cute experience that my partner and I thoroughly enjoyed! We got to learn about the history and logistics of chocolate making which paired very nicely with the tasting experience! Big bonus was making our own chocolate bars in the workshop! 10/10 our hostess was great

Chocolate with Kelly

Stephanie_P, Aug 2026

This was a wonderful break on our tour of Edinburgh to taste and learn about chocolate. Kelly knowledgeable and attentive while providing a clear sense of order to what could have been a chaotic multi generational group. We even got to make our own bars. Highly recommended!

Excellent service

Mandeep_G, Aug 2026

They have very nice and friendly staff . I have learnt so many facts of chocolates and how it has been made .

Good all the way through

Marco_H, Aug 2026

A must try for chocolate lovers, especially for those wanting to try some classic flavors along with some bold, experimental ones. Christie was super enthusiastic and accommodating. This is a blind friendly experience. I wasn't expecting to make our own chocolate, but I am very happy with the results.

Overall great...

Amanda_B, Aug 2026

Overall great experience!! Guide was funny and very attentive. Our kids really enjoyed it and there was even a non-lactose option for my husband.

Go to know a lot about...

Naomi_L, Aug 2026

Go to know a lot about how choclate is made and interesting facts about cholcate. Also got to make chocolate and eat choclate. Staff was very kind and helpful.

Two Canadians had an amazing time at the Chocolatarium!

Kelly_K, Aug 2026

It was an amazing experience. Kristie’s expertise, communication style and use of humour brought a depth to this event that was memorable.

Chocolate Fun!

David_V, Aug 2026

Saw the reviews so we tried it! Chocolate yumminess! You sample chocolate drinks, chocolate pieces and then make your own chocolate bar! Greatness! Our chocolatier was so good!

It is a fun, interactive...

Kenneth_G, Aug 2026

It is a fun, interactive educational experience learning about the history of chocolate. A wonderful time creating and tasting a variety of chocolates.

This was very cool. ...

Shafali_S, Aug 2026

This was very cool. Kelly was fantastic, good for adults and kids. Learned a lot about the chocolate making process. And the chocolate was so good.

Fun experience!

Amanda_C, Aug 2026

You will get to learn about the process of growing, harvesting, and making chocolate, and you’ll make your own chocolates to take home. But my favorite part was tasting different types of chocolate! Our guide, Nia, was excellent!

A chocolatey good time

fzm2y626b8, Aug 2026

Mmm mmm good!! This was so much fun and educational to boot. So glad we decided to do this last minute. Am also glad we didn’t have dessert at dinner before it You will get lots of chocolate to taste and boy, was it really good. Adults will be like a kid n a candy store and have difficulty choosing what to try and what to buy particularly for those who are watching their waistlines. Out hostess with the mistress was awesome.

Fun at the Chocolate Factory

Kristine_D, Jul 2026

This experience was very hands-on, informative and fun! Ella was very animated and the use of props was very engaging for. Kids and adults alike. We learned so much about the history, farming, and making of chcoolate!

Chocolate oh my!

Teri_S, Jul 2026

Fun for the family

Justin_C, Jul 2026

What a wonderful evening with the family. Wasn’t sure what to expect, but you’ll soon realize you’ll eat your weight in chocolate.

Chocco tastic !!

Laura_R, Jul 2026

Great interactive experience with lots of yummy samples kids loved it making bourbon own chocolate bar was so fun with all the toppings you could chose from

Fun for the Family

Laura_G, Jul 2026

It was fun to learn about all aspects of the chocolate and tasting the chocolate. Making your chocolate bar is the highlight, of course. We were 2 parents with a 10yo and I feel at times the tour leader was getting annoyed with the child who liked to talk and share stories and was excited to make chocolate. We all still had fun though.

This is a must for any...

William_W, Jul 2026

This is a must for any chocolate lover, and not just for the free samples either! Our host (Coco) was full of energy and knowledge about the different kinds of chocolate and the process of making it. You also get the chance to make your own chocolate bar with whatever flavors you want to take home with you. We had a great time!!

What a fun experience!

Barbara_L, Jul 2026

What a fun experience! We had a great time. Lance was our instructor and he was great, funny and informative! You learn about chocolate and make some and eat some! We recommend this experience as a fun thing to do for the afternoon.

Fun experience

Stephanie_C, Jul 2026

Yummy Chocolates!

Lori_P, Jul 2026

It was better and more informative than expected. We were pleasantly surprised by how many chocolates we could try.

Great information and great chocolate!

Irina_C, Jul 2026

This was a great tour and really liked the guide - Al was very good with the crowd to keep the chatter in check, as there was a lot of information to take in.

Had a great time learning...

Tamara_K, Jul 2026

Had a great time learning about chocolate, tasting chocolate, and making my own chocolate bar. Makenzie was fun and entertaining for the group.

Chocolate: make, taste learn

Candace_D, Jul 2026

SO fun! We had such a great time learning about, tasting, and making chocolate. Rahil did a really good job … interactive and informative.

This is one of the best...

Tracie_H, Jun 2026

This is one of the best experiences we’ve had in a tour. Monica was amazing and made it so much fun for everyone. The chocolate was divine and I would definitely recommend this tour!

Fun!...

Douglas_L, Jun 2026

Fun! Monica was a fantastic host- energetic and engaging. Her passion for chocolate shone throughout the entire 90 minutes. It was a highly enjoyable combination of learning about chocolate and hands-on experience in creating personalized chocolates. And so many excellent flavors and combinations to taste and purchase in the shop. Everyone in our group loved it.