• Dahlia Bakery - Renowned as one of Seattle’s top bakeries, especially for its exceptional bread. Famous worldwide for their Triple Coconut Cream Pie, this bakery also offers some hidden chocolate treasures to discover on this tour.
• maíz - Pike Place Market’s own tortilleria, established in 2021. Here, the ancient history of chocolate in Central and South America is beautifully showcased in a modern context.
• Pike Place Market - While there isn’t any chocolate to sample here on the tour, it’s a perfect spot to pause for a selfie in front of the oldest operating Starbucks!
• Freya Bakery & Cafe - Another outstanding bakery in the city, known for its commitment to making everything from scratch. Be sure to try their unique Danish-inspired hot cocoa recipe.
• DeLaurenti - A paradise of Italian delights, this grocery store in Pike Place Market offers the city’s most extensive selection of craft chocolate bars.
• Seattle Waterfront - On a clear day, enjoy views of two mountain ranges from a single spot over the Puget Sound waters.
• Lands of Origin - An African bakery in Pike Place Market, celebrated for its unique and novel flavors.
• The Confectional - Indulge in your love for cheesecake! There’s a special treat hidden behind the counter, linked to the Colombian heritage of founder Paul Verano.
• Chukar Cherries - A cherished Washington State business, Chukar Cherries has been coating locally grown dried cherries in European-style chocolate since 1986.
• Woodring at Pike Place Market - Featured on the “Pike Place Pickle” episode (season 10, episode 5) of Top Chef, Dale Nelson is an expert in all things jarred. His company, Woodring Orchards, offers jams, pickles, pepper jellies, honey, caramel, and a variety of handcrafted chocolate sauces. Dale personally grows the cacao, traveling to Venezuela twice a year for harvest.
• SELEUŠS Chocolates - Each truffle at Seleušs is crafted by Alexander Long, a master at pairing the right chocolate with the perfect add-in, whether it’s fruit, honey, liquor, or even tobacco. Alex searches the world for the ideal chocolate for each truffle variety.

• Snacks included

Chocolate has been evolving for 5,300 years and is now experiencing a transformation like never before.

This tour is a celebration of chocolate in all its varieties; join to discover something surprising alongside your beloved classics.

The tour includes visits to bakeries, chocolatiers, and specialty shops, sampling flavors and styles from around the world.

But why Seattle?

Cacao doesn’t grow in Washington, nor do we have a unique style like Belgium or Ecuador. However, Seattle offers a culture that respects tradition while embracing innovation. The city values the integrity of ingredients and supply chains, yet sees no ‘rules’ in how things should be done. Seattle redefines what chocolate is and what it can become.

This is the Golden Age of Chocolate.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.