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The Chocolatarium (couple trip)

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How Couple-Friendly is The Chocolatarium?

89%Couple-Friendly
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What makes it 89% Couple-Friendly: Hands-on bar making plus optional wine or whisky pairings give a fun, romantic 90-min date in a central indoor venue, though most of the time you stand and seating is limited.

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Worth £20?: Edinburgh's Chocolatarium Tour
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Positives:

  • Interactive Workshops: Hands-on sessions let couples learn, create, and taste together.
  • Take-Home Treats: Each experience includes custom chocolates to enjoy later.

Challenges:

  • Limited Slots: Experiences fill up quickly, especially on weekends. Book early.
  • Age Restriction: Children under 6 cannot join the main tours; suitable only for adults.
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What is The Chocolatarium?

  • A purpose-built centre in Edinburgh’s Old Town dedicated to the craft, history and science of chocolate
  • A facility combining open-plan demonstration kitchens, interactive exhibition galleries and a specialty chocolate boutique
  • A modern conversion of historic premises showcasing glass-fronted production areas alongside curated artisanal displays

What is so special about The Chocolatarium for couple trip?

  1. Make custom chocolate bars together on a guided tour.
  2. Enjoy wine or whisky pairing sessions tailored for two.
  3. Take home personalized treats as souvenirs.
  4. Browse an exclusive shop with unique chocolate gifts.
  5. Ideal 90-minute experiences for couples seeking a fun food adventure.

Recommended visit duration: 2-3 hours

Why 2-3 hours visit duration is ideal for couple trip: A 90-minute experience plus time to explore the gift shop and take photos.

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Couple-Friendly Activities in The Chocolatarium

Tour of Chocolate:

Join a 90-minute guided session making your own chocolate bar and tasting over 40 varieties.

Tip: Arrive 10 minutes early to pick a mould design and settle in before the tour starts.

Chocolate & Wine Experience:

Pair artisan chocolates with selected wines over 90 minutes and craft a take-home bar.

Tip: Book at least one week ahead for weekend slots and specify any dietary needs.

Chocolate & Whisky Experience:

Match single-malt whiskies with fine chocolates and make whisky truffles to take away.

Tip: Ask for a seat by the tasting table to watch demonstrations up close.

Gift Shop Browsing:

Explore exclusive chocolate bars, truffles, and gifts in the free-entry shop.

Tip: Browse after your tour to select from freshly made chocolate batches.

How to Make the Most of Your Visit to The Chocolatarium

  1. Combine Sessions: Book the morning tour and an afternoon pairing on the same day to maximize your visit.
  2. Arrive Early: Turn up 15 minutes before start time to choose your chocolate mould and avoid delays.
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Reviews of The Chocolatarium

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MARIA HUSSAINI

MARIA HUSSAINI

Oct 2025

What a great experience.we enjoyed learning about the cocoa and making our own chocolate bar with plenty to add. Was interesting to taste cold chocolate prepared old fashion way and also taste dark, milk and white chocolate with diferent flavour. Our favourite was the dark with scotch pine and Cadbury chocolate.

Nefeli Vroulli

Nefeli Vroulli

Oct 2025

Delightful, mouthwatering experience 🤩 The fragrance of chocolate when entering the shop says it all, and the quality chocolates we got to try along with the excellent service will definitely keep us coming. Our tour guide, Bogi, was very friendly and witty, and kept your interest throughout the tour, keeping it interactive and fun. We did the wine & chocolate tour, that had a nice selection of w...

Stephen Dattoli

Stephen Dattoli

Oct 2025

My wife and I visited The Chocolatarium during our anniversary (first) trip to the UK back in 2024. Sorry I'm a procrastinator 🙃, but it's a testament to how great the experience was that I'm still thinking about it 18 months later 😁). We did a lot of cool stuff while we were there. But, I love chocolate, so this was probably in my top 5. Our guide was awesome (Annabeth? it's been so long my mem...

Gary Johnston

Gary Johnston

Oct 2025

A really worthwhile and interesting experience. Kelly was brilliant with our tour, trying the different chocolates with the guided tasting session was the highlight, but we also learnt alot about its origins and varieties from different countries. Was also fun making your own chocolate to take home. Definitely recommend booking a tour if you have a spare couple of hours on a rainy day.

Boyet Valeriano

Boyet Valeriano

Sep 2025

Great experience. The guide for the tour, Emma, was very knowledgeable and entertaining as well. The chocolate making and tasting parts of the tour were fantastic. And the choices in the chocolate shop were unbelievably varied. Highly recommended.

When is the best time to visit The Chocolatarium (Edinburgh, United Kingdom)?

Book holiday-themed wine and whisky sessions in December at least 2 weeks in advance.

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Typical Budget for a Couple (2 Adults)

ItemCost (Approx.)
Tour of Chocolate (2 adults)GBP 56
Chocolate & Wine Experience (2 adults)GBP 88
Souvenir chocolatesGBP 15
Total EstimatedGBP 159

Note: All prices are indicative and may vary. Please check directly with the venue for the most accurate and up-to-date information.

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Map of The Chocolatarium

Address: 3-5 Cranston St, Edinburgh EH8 8BE, UK

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About The Chocolatarium

Opening Hours

Monday:10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Tuesday:10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday:10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday:10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday:10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday:10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday:10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Hours may vary during holidays, special events, and peak seasons. Please check the official website for the most up-to-date information.

Website

Official Website

Phone Number

+44 117 205 1079

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