Tour Info and Schedules
Join us for a Chicago Chocolate Tour, and enjoy a guided walking and tasting tour to select chocolate shops, bakeries, and cafes, including secret chocolate treasures, plus famous favorites!
We tour all year round, 52 weeks a year, and our tours are exciting and inviting. Public tours are $40 per person (please see below for schedules), and private tours are also available.
~New: Please note that we'll be on our regular schedule during Memorial Day weekend. "Stay sweet!"
Please see below for our full schedule, prices, routes, and info. Advance registration is requested, and tickets are available for purchase here, by emailing us at info@chicagochocolatetours.com, or by phoning us at 312-929-2939. Or, click here to redeem Groupons or gift certificates. Your chocolate adventure awaits!
What happens on a Chicago Chocolate Tour?
Enjoying a Chicago Chocolate TourA Chicago Chocolate Tour is a fun and educational 2 1/2 to 3 hour guided walking and tasting tour of select chocolate shops, bakeries, and cafes, including traditional and non-traditional chocolate locations. You'll visit some of Chicago's most popular chocolate stores, and some of the city's secret chocolate treasures, as you delve deeply into the rich history of chocolate and discover chocolate in expected as well as surprising places.
Learn about fine chocolates, the world history of chocolate, and Chicago’s beautiful architecture as you savor the flavors, and walk off the calories!
The cost is $40 for a public tour. Private tour info is below, and group rates are available.
What are the chocolate tour routes and schedules?
Mondays at 12:45 pm - Chocolate Locations of the Downtown Loop: Sarah's Pastries and Candies at Macy's State Street, Frango - Loop, Charbonnel at Macy's, Wow Bao, ~New~ FM Artisan Chocolates at Fannie May, Argo - Marquette. Meet at the old Marshall Field's / Macy's at 111 N. State Street, by the information desk on the ground floor by the fountain. Walking level: Easy. (Note: the first stops are boutiques or areas located inside the old Marshall Field's / Macy's building, so this route is particularly wonderful if you're looking to spend time indoors, such as due to weather or mobility.)
Tuesdays at 2:45 pm - Chocolate Locations of the Magnificent Mile and Gold Coast: Teuscher Chocolates, More Cupcakes, Hendrickx Belgian Bread Crafters, Sarah's Pastries and Candies - Oak Street, Argo - Gold Coast. Meet at the information desk inside at 900 N. Michigan Avenue. Walking level: Easy.
Wednesdays at 2:45 pm - Chocolate Locations of the Magnificent Mile and Gold Coast: More Cupcakes, Culture Yogurt (in summer), Hendrickx Belgian Bread Crafters, Sarah's Pastries and Candies - Oak Street, ~New~ Candyality - Water Tower, Argo - Gold Coast. Meet at the information desk inside at 900 N. Michigan Avenue. Walking level: Easy.
Wednesdays at 5:45 pm - Chocolate Locations of the South Loop: Panozzo's Italian Market, Flirty Cupcakes, Culture Yogurt (summer), ~New~ Chocolate Buddha at House of Sole, Sky Grocer. Meet at Panozzo's, 1303 S. Michigan Avenue. Walking level: Easy.
Thursdays at 12:45 pm - Chocolate Locations of the Downtown Loop: Sarah's Pastries and Candies at Macy's State Street, Frango - Loop, Charbonnel at Macy's, Wow Bao, ~New~ Toni Patisserie, ~New~ FM Artisan Chocolates at Fannie May, Argo - Marquette. Meet at the old Marshall Field's / Macy's at 111 N. State Street, by the information desk on the ground floor by the fountain. Walking level: Easy. (Note: the first stops are boutiques or areas located inside the old Marshall Field's / Macy's building, so this route is particularly wonderful if you're looking to spend time indoors, such as due to weather or mobility.)
Fridays at 12:45 pm - Chocolate Locations of the Downtown Loop: Sarah's Pastries and Candies at Macy's State Street, Frango - Loop, Charbonnel at Macy's, Wow Bao, ~New~ FM Artisan Chocolates at Fannie May, Argo - Marquette. Meet at the old Marshall Field's / Macy's at 111 N. State Street, by the information desk on the ground floor by the fountain. Walking level: Easy. (Note: the first stops are boutiques or areas located inside the old Marshall Field's / Macy's building, so this route is particularly wonderful if you're looking to spend time indoors, such as due to weather or mobility.)
Saturdays at 9:45 am, 12:45 pm, and 3:45 pm - Chocolate Locations of the Magnificent Mile and Gold Coast: Teuscher Chocolates, More Cupcakes, Hendrickx Belgian Bread Crafters, Sarah's Pastries and Candies - Oak Street, Argo - Gold Coast. Meet at the information desk inside at 900 N. Michigan Avenue. Walking level: Easy.
Saturdays at 2:45 pm - Chocolate Locations of Lakeview: Argo - Broadway, Bobtail Ice Cream, ~New~ Spare Parts featuring a pop-up shop from a Chicago Chocolate Tours *Visiting Chocolatier*, Loose Leaf Lounge, KC Chocolatier. Meet outside of Argo at 3135 N. Broadway. Walking level: Intermediate.
Sundays at 10:45 am and 1:45 pm - Chocolate Locations of the Magnificent Mile and Gold Coast: More Cupcakes, Hendrickx Belgian Bread Crafters, Sarah's Pastries and Candies - Oak Street, Teuscher Chocolates, ~New~ Candyality - Water Tower, Argo - Gold Coast. Meet at the information desk inside at 900 N. Michigan Avenue. Walking level: Easy.
Sundays at 2:45 pm - Chocolate Locations of Lakeview: Argo - Broadway, Bobtail Ice Cream, ~New~ Spare Parts featuring a pop-up shop from a Chicago Chocolate Tours *Visiting Chocolatier*, Loose Leaf Lounge, KC Chocolatier. Meet outside of Argo at 3135 N. Broadway. Walking level: Intermediate.
Chocolate Shops of Geneva, IL:
This lovely tour runs the third Wednesday of every month at 10:45 am and 2:45 pm. Meet outside Graham's Fine Chocolates, 302 S. 3rd Street. Advance registration, please.
Charming Geneva, IL, is an hour and 15 minutes away from downtown Chicago by train out of Ogilvie Station. For more info on our Geneva, IL, tours, click here!
~New: Chicago Cupcake Tours, Tuesdays and Thursdays!
Click here to learn more about participating chocolate shops and chocolatiers on our routes.
Other days and times - Contact us for availability, and we'll do our best to have one of our Tourguides accommodate you!
Private tours - Looking for a private outing for your corporate group, bachelorette party, or other group of chocolate lovers? We'd love to welcome you to a Chicago Chocolate Tour! You can email us to schedule your private tour, based on availability, or call us at 312-929-2939. Group rates are available.
Note: Advance ticket purchase and RSVP is recommended for all tours so that we know if we've reached capacity, and so that we can let the stores know how many chocolate lovers to expect, and also so that we can staff our tours accordingly to give you a first-class experience - click here for tickets - and tour routes are subject to change due to weather, store schedules, etc. Click here to redeem Groupons.
Ourtours are popular with groups such as: 
On a bachelorette tour
- bachelorette parties
- birthday gatherings
- book clubs
- client entertainment outings
- conventioneers
- couples
- employee outings
- family gatherings
- law firm summer outings
- park districts
- professional women's associations
- shoppers
- spousal groups
- students
- women on a girls-afternoon-out
- anyone who loves chocolate
We can set up a private tour exclusively for you and your friends, relatives, customers, or coworkers. Or you can join a tour that is open to the public. Feel free to visit our page on corporate outings, and please email us at info@chicagochocolatetours.com or call us at 312-929-2939 with any questions.
What if it rains / snows / is freezing cold / is crazy hot?
On a corporate tourWe tour year-round, and chocolate tastes great in all kinds of weather! Plus, we'll be inside Chicago's famous vertical malls during portions of the Mag Mile tours!
How much does a Chicago Chocolate Tour cost?
$40 per person on a public tour. Includes samples! Cash, Visa, MC, and Discover are accepted. To purchase tickets, contact us or click here. Or, click here to redeem Groupons for a public tour.
When are the next open tours?
We run our tours all year long because chocolate tastes great in all weather! Scroll up to see specifics on our routes and times.
All tours are around 2 1/2 to 3 hours long.
Want to take a private tour on a different day or time? Just ask us and we'll do our best to accommodate you! (Please note that Groupons and gift certificates are good for public tours only.)
Are the tours wheelchair accessible?
Yes!
Chocolate friendship
How do I schedule my Chicago Chocolate Tour? 
A carriage ride after a Chicago Chocolate Tour - Romance Edition
You can click here to buy your tickets, email us at info@chicagochocolatetours.com, or phone us at 312-929-2939. Visa, MC, and Discover are accepted. Click here to redeem Groupons. Ask us about gift certificates, our Client Entertainment Tours, and our Romance Package. Enjoy!
Sweet treats on the street
Chicago Chocolate Tours
500 N. Michigan Avenue, Suite 300, Chicago, Illinois 60611
312-929-2939 info@chicagochocolatetours.com