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chocolate indulgence walk
photo of Koko Black truffles; reproduced with permission of Melbourne's Koko Blackphoto of macaroonsphoto of ice cream
When: Saturday, at 12.15pm
Duration: 1.5–2 hours approximately
Chocolate tasting summary: New Zealand Natural, Cacao Fine Chocolates, Koko Black, Lindt Chocolate Café and Caffé Mediterraneum (afternoon tea)
Cost: $37 (all-inclusive); view details

Bookings (essential): request your booking online or phone 03 9686 4655

Explore Melbourne through a chocoholic haze with tastings from the city's chocolate specialists. Ice cream, macaroons, treasures made of Swiss and Belgian chocolate...

Tour highlights (itinerary may be changed without notice – read more)

We start the tour at one of the sweetest places within QV – New Zealand Natural. Grasping the delicious Chocolate Ecstasy ice cream, we move on to a historical and architectural icon – the GPO. Cacao Fine Chocolates has turned the former General Post Office into a chocolate hot spot, and we will taste its uniquely handmade creations using traditional French principles.

Now it is time to go to the Royal Arcade. The city's oldest arcade is home to Koko Black. See the miniature chocolate factory, chat with the chocolatier who creates handmade chocolates using Belgian ingredients, then let's put our taste buds to the test. The next stop has a Swiss accent and a sophisticated atmosphere. Lindt has opened its first Chocolat Café in Melbourne, and we, chocoholics, couldn't miss its rich creations, including one of the menu highlights – Delice (the French call them macaroons, but at the Lindt Chocolat Café they are Delice).

The tour finishes with a stroll up Collins Street to one of Melbourne's best architectural examples of art déco – the Manchester Building Arcade, home to Caffé Mediterraneum. Here, a hot chocolate, tea or coffee and a freshly-made Belgian chocolate muffin cake wait to be consumed.

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When – Saturday, at 12.15pm
Tours occur throughout the year, in all weather conditions

Meeting time – Saturday: 12.05pm (for a 12.15pm start)

map of the meeting placeMeeting point – New Zealand Natural, at QV (ground floor). Enter the corner of Swanston and Lonsdale Streets (near the entrance to Big W) and walk towards the food court; New Zealand Natural is the first shop on the right; print instructions

Tour size – The maximum number is 26 participants (individuals and groups are welcome; note: you don't need to have a group to join us). Due to some tour stops, the tours are not wheelchair or pram friendly

Cost – $37 (all-inclusive; adults or children – adults with children from 6 years of age must pay for the kids)
Booking essential – contact us; to request booking online, use our booking form

Payment – After availability of places is confirmed, payment (prior to the tour) can be made by MasterCard or Visa by telephone (03 9686 4655 or 0412 158 017) or online; alternatively, send a cheque or money order to 145/28 Southgate Avenue, Southbank, VIC, 3006 (attach a note with your name, tour date and tour name)

Recipients of gift vouchers should quote their voucher number when booking a tour (note: we cannot accept expired vouchers)

What to take/wear – Comfortable shoes, umbrella and bottle of water


Extra gift – Joining us to celebrate an important occasion or planning to add a special touch to your tour? Request a gift pack with your booking! There are 3 options available (items cannot be sold separately) for an additional cost, and the pack is given to the recipient(s) on their tour day:

View photos of the gift packs (link opens a pop up window)

  • option A – a box with 8 chocolates from one of Melbourne's top chocolatiers and a specially made badge with the words "I'm a chocoholic" – $20 each
  • option B – 2 bag tags (with images of chocolate bars) and a specially made badge with the words "I'm a chocoholic" – $20 each
  • option C – a box with 8 chocolates from one of Melbourne's top chocolatiers, a badge with the words "I'm a chocoholic" and 2 bag tags (with images of chocolate bars) – $35 each


Orientation for groups (hen parties, birthdays, anniversaries, etc.)

  • Before sending invitations, contact us to check availability
  • Ask us to make reservations for your group
  • Pay for the whole group when confirming your participation (instead of individual payments)
  • Private tours on Saturdays can be arranged only if your group has at least 26 participants (groups with fewer people will be joined by other chocoholics)
  • Please contact Chocoholic Tours if you have any questions

For the bride who wants to look as sweet as chocolate, contact Maren Holm (0416 636 767; marenholm [at] me.com) for your make up and beauty needs on your big day!


Cancellation policy

  • If you cancel your booking up to five (5) business days before the booked walk, you can book another tour (subject to availability) or request a refund.
  • If you cancel your booking less than five (5) business days before the booked walk, you can transfer it to another person (a friend or relative, for example), but you are committed to the original booked date and tour. No refund is given.

View the policy applicable to gift vouchers only.


Gift voucher
Gift vouchers ($37 each) are available, and the lucky chocoholics can choose this tour or any other chocolate walk that tempts their taste buds.


Enquiries
Pease contact Chocoholic Tours (also check the frequently asked questions)