Bristol Chocolate Tour

We had a lovely and interesting morning on the chocolate tour . I have always lived in Bristol but learnt a lot about the history of chocolate in the city. Duncan was very entertaining and kept us all involved. I would recommend this tour and will book another tour with him soon.

Great tour with Duncan - informative, friendly & fun Nice chocolate treats on the way round too Recommended

Excellent Tour, we had no idea Bristol had such a history with chocolate! Duncan was a very welcoming guide and we look forward to future tours

What a great hour and a half gentle walk around Bristol learning the history of the chocolate industry. Duncan was so knowledgeable and made the tour fun with his bag of surprises. Look forward to joining him for some of his other tours in the future. Cant believe our Cousin won the golden ticket as well

Have now done both the Chocolate Tour and Air Raid Shelter tour; both fab, and help bringing Bristol's History, in an informative and entertaining way.

Had an amazing chocolate tour with Duncan,witty,knowledgeable,kind & know all chap.The history of chocolate in England was explained at length with props,I was shocked to eat a piece of sugarcane which he had wrapped curiously,amazing experience in total must say

We really enjoyed our private chocolate tour of Bristol! We had no idea just how significant Bristol’s role was in the history and development of chocolate. Duncan’s wealth of knowledge was impressive, and he shared it in such a fun and engaging way. We would definitely recommend this experience to others. One small note—it would have been lovely to start the tour with some chocolate cake from the charming cake shop at the bottom of Christmas Steps even if it meant paying a little more, but that just means we’ll have to plan a return visit! Instead of visiting chocolate shops along the way as I initially expected, Duncan surprised us by carrying a cool bag stocked with delicious chocolates, which made the tasting even more special.

I must give credit to Duncan, who was unbelievably at hand during our tour – which ultimately felt very much like a private one due to the group's small size on the occasion. He led us through the heart of Bristol, following a path that allowed him to share so much history. There were unexpected pieces of information, images, a few good chances for discussion, but most importantly a well-prepared guide who knows his stuff and went above and beyond for us. Along the tour there are treats to taste that accompany the story of the city's involvement in the field of chocolate, but that was not the only narrative the tour dealt with. We ended the tour feeling decidedly satisfied with every aspect of it, which I'm confident applies to all of Duncan's other tours. Once ours was over, he went so far as helping us plan our day-trip; that alone makes him a shining example for all tour guides!

I am a Bristol native, however, I learnt a lot from this tour, in a fun and innovative way. I found the tour was good value for money and the length of the tour was perfect with about the right amount of participants to allow everyone to ask questions and most importantly to be able to hear what the guide had to say. I would highly recommend this tour and I fully intend to book on more tours with this company.

A really enjoyable walking tour, Duncan was an excellent guide, sharing his extensive knowledge to condense the story of the origins of chocolate, its ingredients and how Bristol is connected, bringing both humour and some of the darker side into the narrative. Sweet treats at strategic points along the way which all had a relevance to key stories and locations. A great thing to do for locals and visitors to the city .

Great tour, Duncan was really knowledgeable. Interesting little chocolate treats throughout including raw sugar cane, cocoa nibs & cocoa butter. We both had a lovely morning. Approx 1hr 30mins total.

As well as a lot of information about the history of chocolate in Bristol, we got s lot of goodied to est Wonderful!

A super tour, really fun, informative and full of different flavours to sample - thank you.

Greatly informative and entertaining walking tour. The guide shares relevant information about how Bristol and chocolate intertwine. And of course you get to sample chocolate and its ingredients.

Great tour around Bristol, with fascinating info of the history of choclate making. Old locations and details of employers who made the sweet treats. Goodie bags to help you get a feel of producing choclate from times past. Reasonable priced and great guide.

Absolutely lovely way to learn the history of Bristol. Duncan was lovely and really engaging. My kiddos aged 13 and 15 were kept entertained with the hands on tastings and perfectly timed out stops. They also an Air Raid tour that we added on for the afternoon after loving the chocolate tour in the morning. Definitely book this!

Thanks Duncan! What a fun walk to see the history of Bristol. Visited parts of the city I was unaware of with sweet treats along the way. Would recommend to a friend!

Went with friends on Saturday morning Although I have lived in Bristol all of my life I learned so much about the history of how chocolate was introduced to Bristol Very informative tour Good for all ages Tasty treats too I have also done the air raid shelter too👍⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Fantastic tour! We really enjoyed it

Brilliant tour, totally recommend it. Duncan is amazing and so knowledgeable. Learnt a lot and had a great time.

What a great tour with Duncan our guide who kept us informed about Bristol’s Chocolate history but made it fun too. We took our granddaughters and they both enjoyed it, especially sampling the treats on the walk!

This was a great tour. Interesting history of chocolate and Bristol's place in it. Fun things to taste on the way. Duncan is an excellent tour guide. Definitely recommend.

Bristol’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.

I 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.

This 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.

We 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!

Unique 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!

This 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.

What 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

A 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! 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!