UK · DESSERT TOURS
Every trip has one free day too few. These 10 dessert tours justify the slot, priced and timed so you can decide in minutes and get back to the fun part of planning.
A 75-minute guided chocolate story in York, with 3 floors of interactive exhibits, tasting samples, and hands-on chocolate making for $30.
“we enjoyed it very much learned a lot and go to make our own chocolate well worth the visit”
Make a 200g York Cocoa Works chocolate bar in an hour, picking white, milk or dark, flavors and toppings. Take it home.
“I had such a good time. its enjoyable for both adults and kids. and get this, if you do this they give you a discount in their shop/cafe when you purchase something. enjoyed learning about chocolate making in yorkshire and enjoyed making my own. I have already recommended this to many people”
Character-led 75-minute walk through York street history plus a York Chocolate Story sample, for about $21.
“The tour guide was great! She was very enthusiastic and very informative. She was also quite funny and loved her energy!”
Learn to make London-style chocolate truffles in a 2-hour class with JoJo, then take your own box home.
“The activity was fantastic and the ladies who manage the workshop are amazing. Love how my truffles turned out under expert guidance (and giggles)”
Learn to make York truffles at York Cocoa House, master ganache and chocolate tempering, then wrap about 300g to take home.
“Fantastic chocolate lesson. Great tips to take home and apply!”
London’s Chocolate Cocktail Club: sip a Chocotini on arrival, choose from 20 chocolate cocktails, plus beer, wine, mocktails.
“Amazing! Delicious cocktails 😋 I just wished we could choose the first one”
A 30-minute Dalwhinnie whisky tasting paired with Highland Chocolatier chocolates at the distillery in the Cairngorms. Four drams, clear guidance.
Make Manchester chocolate truffles with pro chocolatier Raanan. Learn tempering, roll and coat your own batch, and take it home.
“Raanan was a helpful and entertaining instructor. Obviously an extremely knowledgeable chocolatier, he kept the workshop moving at a comfortable pace. My daughter and I enjoyed our time. She made dark chocolate truffles and I made milk, both delicious. I would recommend this class for anyone.”
Meet Highland cows at Nether Glenny Farm in Loch Lomond and Trossachs, ride off road, learn regenerative farming, and finish with homemade cake.
“Our experience was great and our hosts were polite, informative and made sure we had a fun and unforgettable experience the cakes and drinks at the end were amazing coupled with the beautiful views from the seating area made the whole experience enjoyable. We will definitely be back!”
Self-guided London walk linking East, Central and West chocolate shops with a downloadable PDF route, tips and gluten-friendly options.
Four nations, and the best of what each one puts on.
