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Chocolate & Rum Tour in York

  • 1st Jan - 31st Dec 2026
  • 5pm - 6:30pm
  • Every other Thursday
  • Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
  • Adult: £40

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From Caribbean shores to York’s historic heart!

Unwind with an indulgent evening at York's Chocolate Story, where rich chocolate heritage meets the bold flavours of Caribbean rum. Over 90 minutes, you'll taste five rums paired with chocolate, pipe your own chocolate bar and watch a master chocolatier at work, guided by storytelling that brings York's chocolate legacy to life.

It is an adults-only tasting experience made for date nights and celebrations, and a cosy, sociable way to spend an autumn or winter evening in the heart of York. 

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About the Chocolate & Rum Tour

Looking for a unique chocolate and rum tasting experience in York?

The Chocolate & Rum Tour is a fully guided chocolate and rum tasting experience in York that explores the surprising connection between two iconic indulgences. You'll sample a curated selection of five premium rums from local distiller Hooting Owl, each expertly paired with chocolate to enhance and contrast their flavour profiles. Along the way, knowledgeable guides bring the experience to life, sharing stories of York's chocolate-making legacy and rum's global origins. You'll also pipe your own chocolate bar, watch a master chocolatier make rum-filled chocolates, then taste the results for yourself.

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What to Expect

  • Taste Five Premium Rums Paired with Chocolate: A guided tasting of premium rums, each paired with complementary chocolates to enhance and contrast their flavour.

  • Discover the story behind rum and chocolate: Knowledgeable guides share the stories behind York's chocolate-making legacy and the global origins of rum.

  • Learn Rum and Chocolate Pairing Techniques: Get expert guidance on how flavours work together and how to taste with more confidence.

  • Watch a Live Chocolatier Demonstration: See chocolate craftsmanship up close as a master chocolatier creates rum-filled chocolates.

  • Personalise Your Own Chocolate to Take Home: Get hands-on and pipe your own creation, a tasty edible souvenir of your evening in York

  • Enjoy a Relaxed Adults-Only Evening in York: With an atmosphere easy to settle into and an emphasis on tasting, storytelling and creativity, the Chocolate & Rum Tour is ideal for couples, friends and anyone looking for an unusual evening experience in York.

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Plan Your Visit

  • Location: Central York, easy walking distance from major attractions. Please see How To Find Us. 

  • Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes approx

  • When: Selected Thursdays, typically 5:00pm – 6:30pm

  • Price: From £40 per adult

  • Age guidance: 18+ only 

  • Booking: Advance booking recommended due to limited availability

  • Accessibility: Fully accessible, with carer ticket options available

  • Dietary & Alcohol-Free Options: Available with prior notice

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Frequently Asked Questions

The Chocolate & Rum Tour is a 90-minute guided tasting experience for adults in York. You taste five premium rums from local distiller Hooting Owl, each paired with chocolate, and learn about York's chocolate heritage and the origins of rum.

The Chocolate & Rum Tour includes tasting five handpicked premium rums from local distiller Hooting Owl, each paired with chocolate to highlight their complementary flavours. You’ll also enjoy a live chocolatier demonstration and have the opportunity to create your own chocolate mendiants to take home.

The Chocolate & Rum Tour is for adults aged 18 and over. It’s ideal for couples looking for a romantic date night in York or groups of friends seeking a fun and unique experience.

Yes! We offer carefully selected alcohol-free alternatives for all rum samples, designed to provide a similar tasting experience. Please let us know in advance if you would like these options by emailing [email protected].

The tour lasts approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes, making it the perfect date night activity in York.

The experience runs from 5:00 pm to 6:30 pm. Dates vary, so please check for specific availability.

While walk-ins may be available, it’s recommended to book in advance to secure your preferred time slot, especially during busy periods and holidays.

Yes! On this unique tasting tour, you’ll sample five rums from local distiller Hooting Owl, each expertly paired with chocolate to highlight and complement their shared flavour profiles.

Yes, we stock a selection of Hooting Owl rum in our on-site shop, alternatively, you can purchase it online at hootingowl.co.uk.

Yes! You’ll create your own bespoke chocolate mendiants to take home, using high-quality dark or milk chocolate. You can personalise your creations with intricate designs and transfer sheets, making them the perfect edible souvenir of your visit.

Yes, but it’s important to inform your tour guide of any dietary requirements upon arrival (or ideally in advance by emailing [email protected]).

Yes, the tour is fully accessible. For bookings that include a paying disabled visitor, one free Carer ticket can be provided, either online or at our admissions desk. Carers will need to provide proof of entitlement upon arrival. You can find more detailed information about accessibility here.

Yes, the attraction is located in York city centre, making it easy to access. Please note that there is no on-site parking; however, several nearby car parks are within walking distance. You can find out more about how to find us here.

Yes. With a 5pm start, the tour is an easy way to spend an evening out in York as the nights draw in, including in the run-up to Christmas. 

Yes. The relaxed evening setting, the tastings and the hands-on chocolate making make it a popular choice for date nights, birthdays and festive celebrations in York.