ChocolaTourism
Why not combine your next trip with a visit to a craft chocolate maker?
At Cocoa Runners, we work with over 150 chocolate makers from every continent (with the exception, so far, of Antarctica); and more and more makers are opening their doors and welcoming visitors!
Visit a chocolate factory
Meet the makers
Embark on a craft chocolate adventure
ChocolaTourism
Visit a craft chocolate maker
To encourage the exploration and discovery of craft chocolate, we’ve put together a list of fantastic places to visit – whether you’re looking to visit a chocolate maker in the UK, Europe, or Worldwide.
Please note that it’s a work in progress – if there are other makers or growers or experiences you’d like us to add please let us know!
We don’t arrange these tours and activities, nor sell tickets to the tours; we simply want to provide an easy way for craft chocolate lovers to take their appreciation one step further.
ChocolaTourism Blog Post
Read more about ChocolaTourism from Spencer
Read more of Spencer’s thoughts & suggestions about ChocolaTourism on the Cocoa Runners blog.
Why visit a craft chocolate maker?
Unlike the banter of a barista or the chat of a craft beer maker, it’s rare to meet a craft chocolate maker in person and experience all the work they put into crafting their bars. When we purchase a bar, we can read a bit about the maker and farmer from the packaging – but it’s really not the same as hearing the barista’s enthusiasm, and literally smelling the freshly brewed coffee, in a specialty coffee store. Similarly, we miss those great descriptions in the pub of new craft beers and clinking of glasses.
In the world of craft chocolate, this is starting to change; you can now experience the sights and smells as chocolate is crafted and grown. More and more makers are opening up for visits, and some are even offering museum-like experiences and activities. And farmers and growers are also offering treks and tours.
