Chocolate Tour is a delicious adventure where you visit the best chocolate shops, gain the knowledge about chocolate and also receive discounts on chocolate bought on the day. A chocolate expert is guiding the chocolate tour. Many companies offer chocolate tours which are informative and fun. Refer this article to know some of the chocolate tours.

Chocolate Tour tickets must be purchased with a Visa or Mastercard in advance to maximize the possibilities of getting the day and time you wish. The tour fee includes all the tastings, samples and morning or afternoon tea. You can buy chocolates along the way or at the end of the tour you can come back to the chocolate places. You will also get a card to use on future chocolate shopping trips to get discounts and VIP treatment.

About Chocolate:

Chocolate is an uncooked or processed food made from the seeds of a tropical tree called Theobroma cacao tree which means 'food of the gods.' Approximately ¾ of the world's cacao bean production happens in West Africa. "Chocolate" term derives from the Nahuatl language of the Aztecs. Chocolate is very responsive to temperature and moisture. The leading consumer of chocolate is United States and from 1945 the per capita consumption has doubled in the United States and Western Europe.

The Swiss and the British consume the majority chocolate while Norwegians and Austrians drink the majority chocolate. In the list of one of the most admired food types and flavors in the world, chocolate is included. On certain holidays, gifts of chocolate molded into various shapes have become customary for example bunnies and eggs are admired on Easter, chocolate coins on Hanukkah, chocolate hearts or chocolate in heart-shaped boxes on Valentine's Day, and Santa Clause and other holiday symbols on Christmas.

Chocolate Tours:

At Melbourne:

Regular tour:

• Tour Day & Time: Friday at 2pm
• Duration: 1.5–2 hours approximately
• Meeting time: 1.50pm (for a 2pm start)
• Location: Haigh's Chocolates, Melbourne
• Meeting Point: Outside Haigh's Chocolates, in The Block Arcade, Melbourne. Enter the arcade via Collins or Elizabeth Street, and follow the corridor for 30 metres.
• Cost: $35 (all-inclusive)
• Tour size: The maximum number is 26 participants
• Included: Haigh's Chocolates, Deva, Chokolait, Koko Black and Laurent Boulangerie Patisserie (afternoon tea)

The tour will start from afternoon where you mix tastings with the history of the family who has devoted its last 4 generations since 1915 to the making of chocolate. Then, the tour attends Galleria where you visit Deva and excite your senses with the unique Cocoa-Le-Art handmade chocolates. After that, by taking leisurely walk you will reach to the Hub Arcade where Chokolait seduces chocoholics with great treats and few steps will lead you to the Royal Arcade which is the oldest arcade in Melbourne. You can chat with its chocolatier, absorb the atmosphere of this beautiful salon and taste one of their handcrafted chocolates. One of the most stylish cafes in Melbourne, Laurent Boulangerie Patisserie you can take afternoon tea and one of their rich French cake creations.

For more tour in Melbourne visit www.chocoholictours.com.

At London:

Chelsea Chocolate Ecstasy Tour:

• Tour Day & Time: Saturday at 2pm
• Duration: 3 - 3.5 hours
• Location: Chelsea/Knightsbridge
• Cost: £40 per person
• Meeting Point: Near Knightsbridge (exact location emailed to you on booking).
• Total Walking: Approximately 2 miles.
• Included: Hot chocolate (or ice cream), lots of chocolate sampling, VIP discounts.

You will tour the best areas of London visiting chocolate boutiques, learning about and sampling delicious chocolate delights and receiving specially systematized discounts on chocolates you desire to take with you. With a Japanese sway, you will have the chance to sample dark chocolate bars studded with peppercorns, salted caramels, ganaches. Your guide will also explain you how to recognize good chocolate as well as side by side you will taste the difference between chocolate bars prepared with beans from various countries and of different percentages, throughout the afternoon's chocolate experience. The tour begins in Knightsbridge and end in Pimlico.

For more tour in London visit www.chocolateecstasytours.com.

At Chicago:

• Tour Day & Time: Monday at 12:45 pm
• Location: Sarah's Pastries and Candies at Macy's State Street, Frango - Loop, Charbonnel at Macy's, Wow Bao, Hannah's Bretzel, Argo.
• Cost: $40 per person
• Meeting Point: old Marshall Field's / Macy's at 111 N. State Street, by the information desk on the ground floor by the fountain.
• Duration: 2 ½ to 3 hour

You will tour some of Chicago's most popular chocolate stores, bakeries and cafes, comprising traditional and non-traditional chocolate places. As you enjoys the flavors you can find out about fine chocolates, the history of chocolate and Chicago’s beautiful architecture.

For more tour in Chicago, visit www.chicagochocolatetours.com.

At Sydney:

Chocolate shots and teatime treats:

• Tour Day & Time: Saturday at 1.45pm
• Duration: 3 hours
• Cost: $77 per person
• Meeting Point: Museum of Sydney, cnr Phillip and Bridge Streets, inside foyer
• Included: 1 hot chocolate shot, 1 hot chocolate/coffee, 1 cake, chocolate samplings, 1 chocolate surprise, tasting notes, discounts on purchases made during the tour

The tour will begin from afternoon with a hot Belgian chocolate shot and handmade Australian confection samplings prepared from Belgian chocolate. Before enjoying handmade chocolates of some clever and creative chocolatiers in Sydney, you will leisurely walk through Sydney's center to learn historical highlights and taste the pleasure of beautiful Swiss chocolates. Then you will participate in some lavish samplings of an Australian chocolate shop chocolate creation and learn about the development of chocolate from a spicy beverage to today's sweet delicacy. The tour will end at one of Sydney's finest loved landmarks with a 'to die for' hot chocolate or coffee and cake served in the historic and stylish environment.

For more tour in Sydney visit www.chocolateespresso.com.

At New York:

New Cuisine Chocolate Tour:

Tour Day & Time: Thursdays through Sundays at 12:30 PM
Duration: 2 hours
Cost: $70
Meeting Point: SoHo, usually Broome St. near Mott St. (New York, NY)
Included: Divalicious Chocolate, Vosges Haut-Chocolat, Kee's Chocolates, MarieBelle Chocolates, and Jacques Torres Chocolate Factory

This tour is a very venturesome and friendly move toward chocolate. The area is recognized for its young designer stores and with other peculiar boutiques and prudent restaurants. To the owners who have varied ethnic and professional backgrounds venture into boutiques, however share the same enthusiasm for this food of the Gods, “Theobromo Cacao." With an exotic edge and an astonishing hot or iced chocolate, you will have the opportunity to taste the best chocolates.

For more tour in New York visit www.sweetwalks.com

At San Francisco:

Gourmet Chocolate Tour:

Tour Day & Time: Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 10:30 am
Duration: 3 hour
Location: Justin Herman Plaza, American Flagpole, San Francisco, CA 94101
Cost: $49 per person

If you love chocolate and want to learn more then San Francisco is the perfect city as it is at the middle of the new gesticulate of artisan chocolatiers. During this tour, you will discover about what creates fine chocolate and sample from a broad range of San Francisco gourmet chocolate boutiques. The guide will explain about the history of chocolate, its health benefits and all the latest trends. You will also receive a Chocolate Lover Card to use on future chocolate shopping trips to get discounts and VIP treatment at 10 various San Francisco chocolate boutiques. The tour will end at Westfield Mall.

For more tour in San Francisco, visit www.gourmetwalks.com.

At Philadelphia:

• Tour Day & Time: Tuesdays at 12:45 pm
• Duration: 2 ½ to 3 hours
• Cost: $40 per person
• Meeting Point: Reading Terminal Market, at 12th Street and Filbert, outside under the Reading Terminal sign, across from Maggiano's and the Philadelphia Marriott Downtown

On this tour, go through a guided walking and enjoy tasting of exclusive Philadelphia chocolate shops and cafes as well as get knowledge about the history and benefits of chocolate. You will also learn about the history of Philadelphia and the areas we visit.
For more tour in Philadelphia visit www.philadelphiachocolatetours.com.

At Paris:

• Public Tour Day & Time: Monday at 2:00pm
• Location: Paris, France
• Duration: 3 hours (approx.)
• Cost: $107.34

This tour will start from La Maison du Chocolat. Your guide will give you summary of French culinary practices, an explanation of any seasonal events taking place at the time of the tour and an introduction of choose specialties in the main shops. The guide will also talk about how these specialties are created, how to select the finest chocolates and pastries and how to make your own treats. You can ask questions to your guide when you are introduced to the fine art of chocolate making and pastry baking.

For more tour, in Paris visit www.viator.com.

At Boston:

Boston Chocolate Tour Of Back Bay:

• Tour Day & Time: Saturdays at 10:00AM
• Duration: 2 ½ hours
• Cost: $38.00
• Meeting Point: Nespresso Boutique, 7 Newbury Street in Boston’s Back Bay

You will tour boast areas such as Copley Square, the Prudential Center and the Public Library. Boston’s Back Bay is rich in culture, architecture and fine chocolate. During this tour you will gain knowledge of the history and life of chocolate, how luxury chocolates are made and much more. You will also learn tips on tasting; buying and storing fine chocolate as well as you can take many samples as you go. All members will get a VIP Card which is good for discounts and VIP treatment at local gourmet businesses.

For more tour in Boston visit www.bostonchocolatetours.com.

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