--- title: The Chocolatarium Chocolate Tour Experience in Edinburgh lang: en type: tour city: Edinburgh country: United Kingdom price: 33 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.97 reviews: 4865 duration_minutes: 90 languages: [en] free_cancellation: true guidekin_pick: Indoor chocolate making rank_in_category: 2 of 22 (Food Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-10-01 data_updated: 2026-10-01 canonical: https://guidekin.com/uk/edinburgh/tours/the-chocolatarium-chocolate-tour-experience-in-edinburgh/ --- # The Chocolatarium Chocolate Tour Experience in Edinburgh **Guidekin's take:** Make Scottish-themed chocolate to take home, handle the fruit of the chocolate tree and taste chocolate samples. The guided experience takes place entirely indoors, with samples included; children under six cannot join. 4.97 from 4865 reviews at €33 per person for 1h 30m. ## Overview 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) ## Before you book - Meeting point: Come into the Chocolatarium and show… - 12 start times: between 09:30 and 20:30 - Children from €22: ages 6 to 15 ## Key facts - Price: from €33 per person - Duration: 1h 30m - Rating: 4.97/5 from 4865 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Recommended by 100% of travellers (share of four- and five-star reviews) - Operator: The Chocolatarium ## What's included - Chocolate samples - In-Person Guide ## Not included - Children under 6 are not permitted ## Itinerary 1. **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... ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 12 start times between 09:30 and 20:30 - Schedule last checked: 2026-10-01 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. ## Meeting point Come into the Chocolatarium and show your ticket at the desk. Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJVcvTrojHh0gRfEziKFn_c3w ## Good to know - Public transportation options are available nearby - Suitable for all physical fitness levels ## Compared with other Food Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #2 of 22** | €33 | 1h 30m | 4.97 (4865) | shared | | [Lind and Lime Gin Distillery Tour and Tasting](/uk/edinburgh/tours/lind-and-lime-gin-distillery-tour-and-tasting/?format=md) | €36 | 1h 15m | 5.0 (579) | shared | | [Edinburgh Gin The Classic Tour & tasting](/uk/edinburgh/tours/edinburgh-gin-the-classic-tour-tasting/?format=md) | €33 | 1h 5m | 4.98 (494) | private | | [Distill a bottle of Gin on mini copper stills](/uk/edinburgh/tours/distill-a-bottle-of-gin-on-mini-copper-stills/?format=md) | €107 | 3h | 5.0 (189) | shared | Ranked #2 of 22 in Food Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). 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