Bristol Chocolate Tour
Overview
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1 hour 15 minutes
Mobile ticket
Bristol’s rich history has a sweet side, with a long chocolate making heritage.
From the Georgian’s first imports of sugar and cocoa, to Fry’s producing the first chocolate bar, Bristol’s history is intertwined with the sweet stuff.
Join us for a historic ramble through the Old Town sampling delicious treats along the way. The perfect tour for those with a sweet tooth!
Your tour begins at the bottom of Christmas Steps – a street as pretty as its name. Your guide will describe how chocolate has shaped the city whilst you pass hidden rivers, world class street art and buildings which date back to the origins of the city.
You’ll then wander towards the old town, passing 300 year old sugar houses, medieval streets whilst stopping to nibble chocolatey delights along the way.
Your chocolate tour then finishes amongst the magical independent traders of St. Nicholas Market, where you can then spend the rest of the day exploring the market stalls in your own time.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What To Expect
Christmas Steps
A street as pretty as its name. Christmas steps is packed full of fascinating shops and boutiques - the perfect start to our tour.
Saint Nicholas Market
Your last stop is Treasure Island Sweets at St. Nicholas Market. The perfect place to spend the afternoon exploring.
What‘s Included
Your ticket price includes 5 sweet snacks along the tour route!
Private transportation
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Bristol Chocolate Tour
Reviews
10 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Choc Full of History: A Sweet Stroll Through Bristol 🍫
bakingmamma,May 23, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Bristol’s sweet history came to life on the Bristol Chocolate Tour, a fascinating wander through the city’s Old Town uncovering the stories behind its long connection to chocolate making. From Bristol’s dark history in the triangular trade and wealth and exploitation that built the city to Fry’s creating the world’s first chocolate bar, the tour revealed just how deeply chocolate is woven into Bristol’s past. Led by the fabulous Duncan, whose passion for Bristol’s hidden history was infectious, we explored medieval streets, old sugar houses, hidden rivers and beautiful historic buildings while sampling plenty of delicious treats along the way. As well as trying raw sugar cane and cacao nibs, we tasted medieval sweet treats, discovered an independent chocolate shop tucked away in the heart of the city, and visited Ruby Hue, a brilliant bean-to-bar chocolate maker. The mix of history, storytelling and chocolate tasting made this such a fun and unique way to explore Bristol. Finishing amongst the bustling independent traders of St Nicholas Market was the perfect ending to the tour. A brilliant experience for anyone with a sweet tooth or an interest in Bristol’s hidden history — highly recommended.
Excellent tour, very informative
Tammy M,May 17, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I booked this last minute as I wanted to do the WW2 tour but it was fully booked. It was my birthday so I wanted to do something different. My husband has lived in Bristol for 50 years and I have been here 16, we both learnt a lot about Bristol. The tour guide Duncan was very friendly and informative. He gave the information in a fun way and was open to answering questions all through the tour, even if slightly off topic. I would recommend this tour to anyone wishing to learn new facts about Bristol and who wants to see it in a different way. The tour itself isn't physically taxing but was very interesting and entertaining. There are a few tasty treats along the way. We will be doing the other tours soon, offered by this company.
Bristol choccy tourrrr 😎
U4097VImarkw,May 16, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was an absolute amazing tour!! Would highly recommend this tour too anyone who is from Bristol or perhaps visiting. For a short break. Duncan our guide was very knowledgeable and made the group of 17 of us feel involved with the chocolate tasting. The admission fee was good value highly worth it. As the tour last long for an hour and an half. There was stuff in this tour we didn’t even know about Bristol. Even though we live here ( so shame on us) overall a great tour with a great guide… ( I’ll be back) - Arnold Schwarzenegger.
Great chocolate tour of Bristol
X1710BCjaneh,May 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We did the chocolate tour at the weekend & it was full of interesting & fascinating facts about Bristol & how chocolate was so important to the city. We had lots of sweet treats along the way & Duncan made the whole experience very informative! Loved it!
A sweet exploration of Bristol
Lilmssquirrel,May 11, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Unique look at the origins of the chocolate and sugar trade in Bristol, and learning so much about the city I've lived and places I've walked by loads of times without realising their significance. Duncan is hugely knowledgeable and passionate about the history of Bristol and brings the stories to life with a little theatre and some sweet treats. I really enjoyed sharing some nostalgic sweet treats from my childhood with my daughter that I'd long forgotten about - and discovering some of the other treats that long pre-dated my existence. Highly recommended!
Fun interesting tour
timothyb905,May 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This is a great tour and very interesting. Duncan is a very enthusiastic and knowledgeable tour guide. Having lived in Bristol all my life I am always keen to learn more about it's history and this tour didn't disappoint. Highly recommend.
Amazing Bristol Chocolate Tour
SuzanneD279,May 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00What an amazing tour of the history of chocolate in Bristol. I knew Frys was an important part of the history of chocolate but didn't realise quite how much! We got to try 8 amazing sweet treats along the way, and visit some fantastic buildings, as well as learn some interesting facts about Bristol street art and wartime Bristol Duncan is a fantastic tour guide and trying all the treats added to the tour. I would recommend it 100% Thanks Suzanne x
Chocolate fun in Bristol
Navigate03325106849,May 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A gem of a tour and fun from start to finish. We learned lots of fascinating facts about chocolate and the chocolate industry in Bristol. The pace was perfect, relaxed, not rushed and not too slow. The many super delicious sweet treats we nibbled along the way enhanced the experience even more.
What an incredible tour!
P4948AQevelynr,May 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00What an incredible tour! So tasty as well! Such a great way to see Bristol's old town and hear about the rich history of chocolate in the city. We learnt so much and the guide was so enthusiastic. I especially enjoyed visiting the bespoke chocolate makers. The smell of chocolate was amazing!
Chocolate history and treats
barbarabM2519EL,May 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Really recommend the new chocolate tour. Great route, surprising treats, knowledgeable guide.
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