Melbourne has a lot going for it, from great shopping to beautiful beaches, but the Australian city also has a sweet side in its growing chocolate industry.
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Think Melbourne and the Victoria city conjures up images of buzzing laneways, Grand Prix races, lounging on the beach and an easy-going culture. Another wonder of this Australian city however is its chocolate, with a number of scrumptious shops and brands springing up in recent years. Melbourne is now filled with artisan chocolatiers that give some of the experienced European specialists a run for their sweet brown stuff, ranging from exquisite dark chocolate, to truffles, to more elaborate creations, often using Australian-grown cocoa. If you want to try Melbourne’s chocolate scene for yourself try one of these dedicated tours.
Melbourne: Chocolate Wonderland Walking Tour
The name says it all with this tour – you’ll be diving into the wonders of Melbourne’s chocolate heaven, tasting couverture sweet treats from the finest boutiques in the city. A local guide will take you on a journey through Melbourne’s famous and lesser-known lanes and arcades, armed with a so-called chocolate survival kit (map, ‘I’m a Chocoholic’ badge and bottle of water). On this choccy voyage you’ll make five chocolate and dessert stops, including a cheese and chocolate matching experience. Tastings are included and as this is a small group tour, you really feel part of the action – it’s a great way to meet likeminded chocolate fans too. From €61.57.
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Melbourne: Guided Chocolate Walking Tour of the city
This is a family friendly tour of Melbourne’s sweeter side, with a minimum of six chocolate tastings plus dessert included. Over the space of two hours, you’ll be journeying through the city’s historic laneways and arcades on a chocolatey walking tour, led by a knowledgeable local guide. As well as chocolate chat, there is great insight into the city itself, from past to present to future. You’ll visit exclusively Australian chocolatiers and charming cafes along the way too, meeting the owners or managers of the stores and sampling their unique products. It’s a friendly, fun and relaxed way to see Melbourne. From €49.13.
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Melbourne: Yarra Valley Wine, gin and chocolate Tour
The Yarra Valley Chocolaterie, situated just outside of Melbourne, is the perfect day trip for choco lovers. This tour explores the culinary delights of the Yarra Valley, focusing on the region’s wine, gin, and chocolate offerings. Sit back in an air-conditioned vehicle as you are taken to Soumah, a premium wine producer, and the 4 Four Pillars Distillery. The highlight of the trip however is a visit to Yarra Valley Chocolaterie, known for their wide variety of handmade chocolates and delicious ice cream. Here you can watch the chocolatiers at work, plus get a fantastic guided tasting of 10 of there 500 different chocolates. From €77.96.
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