Bristol Chocolate Tour

ID2595TypeFood and wineWhereBristol (United Kingdom)Meeting pointAhh Toots, 27 Christmas Steps, Bristol (at the bottom of Christmas Steps)Duration1.5 hFormatGroupDifficultyEasy: suitable for children and seniorsGroup sizeup to 17 peopleScheduleFridays and Saturdays at 11amLanguagesEnglish

The excursion

Bristol's rich history has a sweet side, with a long chocolate-making heritage. From the first imports of sugar and cocoa to Fry's producing the first ever chocolate bar, Bristol's history is intertwined with the sweet stuff. Join this tasty walking tour through the Old Town, sampling 8 delicious treats along the way: the perfect historic walking tour for those with a sweet tooth. The tour begins at the bottom of Christmas Steps, the best preserved part of medieval Bristol. Your local guide describes how chocolate making developed in the city, from medieval monks to the invention of the world's first chocolate bar and chocolate Easter egg. The route spans hidden rivers, crosses medieval city walls and passes buildings dating back to the origins of the city: Bristol's only surviving 17th-century sugar house (now a hotel), where you sample sugar cane, St John's Gate, the only surviving medieval gateway, Guilbert's Chocolates, making chocolates in Bristol since 1910, and the Corn Exchange and 18th-century financial district, where you sample raw cacao and hear how sugar and cocoa arrived from the Caribbean. A true highlight is the stop at Ruby Hue, Bristol's only bean-to-bar chocolate maker, to see chocolate making in action and taste their creations. The tour finishes at Treasure Island Sweets within St Nicholas Market, with WW2 ration chocolate and talk of the Bristol Blitz, leaving you free to explore the market stalls and food traders. Prices: Adults £17.50, Children £8.75. Distance: 1.5 miles. No age restriction. Accessible toilets available.

Nibble your way through Bristol's Old Town on a historic walking tour sampling 8 chocolatey treats, including a visit to Ruby Hue, Bristol's only bean-to-bar chocolate maker.

Itinerary

Christmas Steps
Bristol's only surviving Sugar House (sugar cane tasting)
St John's Gate, gateway to the Old Town
Guilbert's Chocolates on Small Street
Corn Exchange and the financial district (raw cacao tasting)
Ruby Hue bean-to-bar chocolate maker
Treasure Island Sweets at St Nicholas Market (WW2 ration chocolate)

Included

8 chocolate and sweet tastings
Visit to Ruby Hue bean-to-bar chocolate maker
Local guide

Details

What to wearSturdy shoesCancellationCustomers will receive a full refund or credit with 24 hours notice of cancellation. Customers will also receive a full refund or credit in case of operator cancellation due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances. Contact us by phone to cancel or inquire about a cancellation. No-shows will be charged the full price.What to bringA bottle of water

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost?

≈ €21 (£17.50) per person.

How long does it take?

About 1.5 hours.

What is included?

8 chocolate and sweet tastings; Visit to Ruby Hue bean-to-bar chocolate maker; Local guide.

Can I cancel?

Customers will receive a full refund or credit with 24 hours notice of cancellation. Customers will also receive a full refund or credit in case of operator cancellation due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances. Contact us by phone to cancel or inquire about a cancellation. No-shows will be charged the full price.

What should I bring?

A bottle of water.

Where is the meeting point?

Ahh Toots, 27 Christmas Steps, Bristol (at the bottom of Christmas Steps).

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