A Guide To Melbourne Chocolate Tours

 Your first chance to experience the real Australia by exploring the true countryside lies in Melbourne, Australia. Your Melbourne Chocolate Tour begins at Melbourne Central or St Paul's Cathedral (SAT only). There you will meet up with your friendly local guide/ chocolate addict and the rest of the guided group.

After checking into your hotel, you will proceed to an excursion that will not only take you into the city centre but also take you into the hidden rural areas around the Yarra Valley. Your tour guide, who may be called upon by your other travelers, will lead you through the small country roads and will stop at several small chocolate shops where they offer specialty chocolates in varying colours, shapes and sizes. This will be followed by a drive through the vineyards and other beautiful areas. You will then proceed to visit some of the historical buildings in the area such as Mary Street Church, King's Chapel and Joseph Reed. You will end your day with a tour of the stately mansions in the area, which remind one of the heritage of the area, the Victorian era.

As a part of the Melbourne Chocolate Tour, you will return to the chocolate shops where you will be treated to delicious chocolates. At each stop, your guide will ask you to choose a chocolate from the selection of the store's master chocolatiers. The result is a mouth-watering treat that would make even the most discerning person content. You will find yourself being carried away with the aroma of the chocolate, the smooth taste and the velvety feel of the chocolates against the esophagus. Your guide then leads you inside the chocolate shops where the master chocolatiers demonstrate their creations, and you can choose the chocolate of your choice.

After visiting the chocolate making facilities in the various chocolatiers' shops, you will visit the Lindt factory outlet, which is located near the Dandenong Ranges in Melbourne's eastern suburbs. The Lindt factory outlet has been granted a world-class landmark status for its distinguished contribution to Australia's chocolate industry. As a result, this award was extended to other award winning locations in Australia and globally, where its products are sold. If you wish to experience the ultimate in chocolate, then visit the Lindt factory outlet and savour it at its own Lindt factory.

On your Melbourne trip, you will also want to visit the popular chocolate bars which have spread across the city. These shops feature different varieties of chocolates in varied prices. Visit the Emporium Shopping Centre which houses numerous shops selling a wide range of chocolates and confections at budget prices. You can also find specialty shops for chocolate accessories such as truffles and handmade confections. For more exotic confections, you can try Lindt Reserve which is home to Lindt White chocolate, Lindt Brown chocolate and the ever popular Lindt Gold chocolate.

When you are planning your next holiday, do not forget to include the chocolate tours in your itinerary. You will be able to find many different options to include this aspect of your holiday in Melbourne. In the peak season, you can also take a limousine service or hop on the hot wheels to experience the city's luxury. You can also find tour packages that include tours to other cities around Australia and even as far away as New Zealand. If the idea of visiting exotic places while on holiday is not your cup of tea, you can always opt for one of the numerous other Melbourne chocolate tours available.