The Chocolatarium in Edinburgh is a deliciously hands-on chocolate experience where families can discover the story of chocolate, make their own chocolate bar and taste their way through a huge range of flavours.
Hidden just off the Royal Mile, this award-winning chocolate attraction combines a guided tour, a working micro-factory, chocolate-making and plenty of tasting. It is a brilliant indoor activity for families with children aged 6 and over, especially if you are looking for something fun, creative and a little bit different in the heart of Edinburgh.
Get hands-on in The Chocolatarium’s chocolate-making experience, where families can create their very own chocolate bar to take home. Choose your favourite flavours, decorate your bar and enjoy a fun, creative activity that kids and grown-ups can do together.
Chocolate lovers are in for a treat with a guided tasting experience packed with delicious discoveries. Try hot chocolate, sample single-origin chocolates and explore around 40 different flavours in the tasting room, from classic favourites to more unusual combinations.
Located just off the Royal Mile, The Chocolatarium is a brilliant indoor family activity in the heart of Edinburgh. The 90-minute guided tour is ideal for children aged 6 and over, making it a great choice for rainy days, city breaks and chocolate-loving families.
Tour times vary throughout the year and can run from morning into the evening. Gift shop daily 10:00–17:00; tour times vary by day and season, 9:00–20:30, check booking calendar for exact session time.
Closed 25 December, 26 December, and 1 January
The Chocolatarium
The Chocolatarium, 3-5 Cranston Street, Edinburgh, Edinburgh and Lothian, EH8 8BE, Scotland
Tel: 01315567005
Last updated: 14:20 10/09/2026
