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Tour & Truffle Rolling

  • 1st Jan - 31st Dec 2026
  • 3.30pm - 5.30pm
  • Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
  • Adult: £21.25 | Child: £19.50 | Under 4: Free

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Discover Chocolate History & Make Your Own Truffles!

Step into the world of chocolate with this immersive guided experience at York’s Chocolate Story. Combining rich history, delicious tastings, and hands-on creativity, this tour takes you from the origins of chocolate through to crafting your very own handmade truffles.

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About the Tour

Join a fully guided journey through the story of chocolate - tracing its origins from ancient cultures to the global treat we know today, while uncovering York’s role as a historic chocolate-making city. Along the way, you’ll discover the stories behind famous confectionery families, learn how to taste chocolate like an expert, and enjoy a range of samples. The experience finishes with a hands-on truffle rolling session, where you’ll dip, decorate, and package your own creations to take home.

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What to Expect

  • A guided, interactive tour through the history of chocolate
  • Insight into York’s famous chocolate-making heritage
  • Chocolate tasting experiences featuring classic and freshly made treats
  • Live chocolatier demonstrations
  • Create and decorate your own chocolate lolly
  • Roll and decorate four decadent ganache-filled truffles in the finest Belgian couverture chocolate
  • Take home your handmade chocolates as a souvenir

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Plan Your Visit

  • Duration: Approximately 1 hour 15 minutes to 1 hour 30 minutes
  • Availability: Daily tours
  • Tickets: Adult and child pricing available; under 4s go free
  • Booking: Advance booking recommended, especially during peak times
  • Accessibility: Fully accessible experience, with carer tickets available
  • Dietary needs: Can be accommodated - inform staff in advance
  • Children: Our tour is most suitable for ages 4 and above, however, children under 4 can attend for free with a paying adult. Please not that under 4's do not get their own truffles, but they are very welcome to help others in their group. All children up to 15 years old must be accompanied by a paying adult
  • Please Note: No glass bottles can be taken on the tour

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Frequently Asked Questions

The Tour & Truffle Rolling includes a fully guided experience exploring chocolate history, interactive exhibits, live chocolatier demonstrations, and chocolate tastings. You’ll then get hands-on by decorating your own chocolate lolly, as well as rolling, dipping, and decorating delicious truffles to take home.

Our chocolatiers have pre-made some decadent, ganache-filled truffles for you. You’ll dip them in tempered chocolate, roll them to coat, decorate with tasty toppings, and package your creations to take home.

The experience typically lasts around 1 hour 15 minutes, making it a perfect short activity during your visit to York.

Yes, the Tour & Truffle Rolling experience is designed for all ages. Children under 4 can attend for free, and the experience is especially recommended for ages 4 and above. All children up to 15 years old must be accompanied by a paying adult.

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

The experience runs once a day, usually as the last tour of the day. Please see specific dates for timings. Please note, we may run additional tours during peak times.

Yes! Guests can enjoy a variety of chocolate samples throughout the experience, including classic York favourites and freshly made creations.

Absolutely. You’ll create and decorate your own chocolate lolly, as well as rolling, dipping, and decorating decadent truffles.

Yes, but it’s important to inform your tour guide of any dietary requirements upon arrival (or ideally in advance by emailing info@yorkschocolatestory.com).

Yes, the Guided 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.

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    Adult £37.50

    Child £37.50

    • Decorate a lolly with summer flower designs
    • Pipe your name onto a chocolate bar
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