May Half-Term Tour & Truffle Rolling

Enjoy a Classic Guided Tour, followed by an additional 15 minutes of chocolate making where you’ll roll, dip and decorate truffles to take home with you.

Embark on a journey through the fascinating history of chocolate, tracing its roots from ancient Central America to the global industry it is today. Guided by our knowledgeable tour guides, you’ll explore York’s rich confectionery past and uncover how it earned the title of the UK’s chocolate capital. Learn about the city’s pioneering chocolate-making families and their world-famous creations, such as KitKat and Chocolate Orange.

During the truffle rolling experience, as well as making your own chocolate lolly, you’ll get the chance to make your own delicious ganache-filled truffles using premium Belgian couverture chocolate too. Watch a live demonstration by our skilled chocolatiers and enjoy tasting their freshly made treats!

Tour & Truffle Rolling highlights:

• Journey through chocolate history – Travel back in time to discover the ancient origins of chocolate and its transformation into today’s beloved treat.
• Explore York’s confectionery legacy – Uncover the fascinating stories of York’s famous chocolate-making families including Rowntree, Terry, and Cravens, and their iconic creations.
• Master the art of chocolate tasting – Learn to taste chocolate like a true connoisseur.
• See the experts in action – Enjoy a live demonstration from our chocolatiers, and taste their freshly made creations.
• Hands-on chocolate making – Make your own chocolate lolly and delicious truffles to take away with you.

Book your May half-term Truffle Rolling tour now.