Make Your Own Chocolate Bar

Vienna: Chocolate Workshop in Chocolate Museum w/ Tasting

★ 4.5 1,964 reviews

1 hour, free cancellation.

from $52.45 per person

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Duration: 1 hour
Meeting point: Schönbrunner Str. 99
Cancellation: Free cancellation
Run by: Chocolate Museum Vienna

Overview

Inside the Chocolate Museum Vienna, a one hour workshop run by the museum's chocolatiers turns visitors into chocolate makers. You learn about the different types of chocolate, see how tempering works on a professional machine, and hear about the seven steps of chocolate consumption. Then comes the hands-on part: you create and decorate three chocolate bars of your own and prepare a traditional Aztec chocolate drink using ancient tools.

Everything you need is provided, from cookware to ingredients to recipes, so no cooking experience is required. You take home every bar you make, and you finish with a signed BO-YO certificate from the museum. Workshop tickets also include admission to the museum itself, a short visit of roughly fifteen minutes if you want to see the interactive exhibits on the origins of cacao.

The workshop is designed for children and adults alike, and reviews back that up: travellers repeatedly describe it as fun, interactive and family friendly, with several adults saying they enjoyed it just as much as the kids did. It suits families and anyone who wants a short, structured activity rather than a long tour. The meeting point is Schönbrunner Str. 99, 1050 Wien, with no pickup offered.

What's Included

Museum entrance
Snacks
Chocolate decorating
Certificate

Itinerary

Meet at the museumMake your own way to Schönbrunner Str. 99, 1050 Wien. There is no pickup or transfer included.
Chocolate introductionThe chocolatiers explain the different types of chocolate, how it is tempered, and the seven steps of chocolate consumption.
Make your barsUsing a professional tempering machine, cookware and provided ingredients, you create and decorate three chocolate bars.
Aztec hot chocolateYou craft and taste an original Xocolate drink prepared with traditional Aztec tools and techniques.
Certificate and museumYou receive a signed BO-YO certificate, and your ticket includes a museum visit of approximately 15 minutes. The whole workshop lasts approximately 60 minutes.

What To Expect From The Tour

Here is what to know before you book, based on the listing and on what travellers have said afterwards.

Skill level. None at. The listing states that no previous cooking experience is needed and that experts assist throughout. Reviews agree the workshop was easy and flowing, with clear explanation.
Family feel. Expect children in the room. Several reviewers note the group is largely families, and say the exuberance is catching rather than annoying. Adults without kids report enjoying it anyway.
Language. Reviewers describe clear, easy to follow instruction from the guide, with excellent English mentioned by name in one review.
What to bring. Nothing beyond yourself. Cookware, ingredients and recipes are all provided, and you leave with three chocolate bars, so bring a bag or plan space to carry them home. One reviewer gave bars away as gifts.
Comfort. The room may get warm in hot weather. One reviewer suggested stools would help on a hot day, so dress lightly if you are visiting in summer and consider that seating may be limited.
Timing. Budget about 60 minutes for the workshop plus roughly 15 minutes for the museum. It is a short activity, easy to slot into a day, though the museum visit itself is brief.

Common issues. A few travellers feel the price is high, and one reviewer found it about €15 cheaper booked directly on site, so it is worth comparing before you commit. Some also wish the listing spelled out inclusions and duration more clearly. The workshop is not recommended for children under five, and children under twelve must be accompanied by an adult who also holds a ticket. Note that this is not a bean to bar class and it does not teach tempering at home. One reviewer reported feeling light headed on a hot day and suggested seating would help.

Common Questions

What Is Included In The Chocolate Workshop?

The workshop, all ingredients, cookware and recipes, museum entrance, chocolate decorating, snacks, and a signed BO-YO certificate from the Chocolate Museum Vienna. You take home the three chocolate bars you make.

Is Hotel Pickup Included?

No. Pickup is not included, and you make your own way to the meeting point at Schönbrunner Str. 99, 1050 Wien.

How Long Does The Workshop Take?

The workshop lasts approximately 60 minutes, and the included museum visit takes roughly 15 minutes more. Plan for about an hour and a quarter in total.

Is It Suitable For Children?

Yes, it is designed for children and adults. Children under twelve must be accompanied by an adult who also needs a ticket, and the workshop is not recommended for children under five.

What Is The Cancellation Policy?

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund. Inside that window the listing does not state a refund, so check the booking page before reserving.

Do I Need Cooking Experience?

No. The listing states clearly that no previous cooking experience is required, and the chocolatiers assist throughout. Reviews describe the class as easy, with clear explanation from start to finish.