The San Francisco Gourmet Chocolate Tour
“Exercise is a dirty word. Every time I hear it I wash my mouth out with chocolate.”
Do you love fine chocolate? You have come to the right city, because San Francisco is at the center of the new wave of artisan chocolatiers. They’re experimenting with high quality beans, new methods of production, exotic fillings and breathtaking packaging. On this tour you will learn about what makes fine chocolate and sample from a wide array of San Francisco gourmet chocolate boutiques.
OVERVIEW OF TOUR
This mouth-watering chocolate may come from: *
An artisan chocolate manufacturer who manages production from bean to bar
The Italian winner of SF Weekly’s “Best Chocolate” Award
A small newsstand that carries 225 chocolate bars from over 15 different countries
A Swiss chocolatier loved by Oprah for its champagne truffles
A French boutique that offers innovative “lines” each season
A Belgian chocolatier known for its delectable butter creams
The retail outlet of America’s longest continuously operating chocolate manufacturer
* Specific stops subject to change.
TOUR INCLUDES
A 3-hour walking tour of the San Francisco waterfront/Union Square area
Background on the history of chocolate and how the best chocolate is made
Tips on tasting, purchasing and storing fine chocolate
Two pieces of chocolate from each boutique, plus a cup of hot chocolate
Historical and cultural insights on the San Francisco downtown area
Guidance on other exceptional food experiences in the city
TIMES AND RATES
Our standard weekly schedule is:
Wednesdays and Fridays at 10:30 am
Saturdays at 2:00 pm
Coming soon -- Sundays at 12:00 pm
If these times do not work or you have a large group, please contact us to arrange for a private tour. We often offer additional tours when the regularly scheduled tours are sold out. Click here to view available dates and times.
$48 per person
Advance tickets required. Purchase online at Zerve.
Exact meeting location details will be provided upon ticket purchase.
Limited to 12 people per tour.
CANCELLATION POLICY
All tickets sold are nonrefundable and cannot be exchanged or rescheduled. The tour is held rain or shine.
For details on private tours and tastings, click here.
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