Where to Go: the 3 Best Dessert Tours Around the World

1.Full-Day Chocolate, Cheese, Olive and Wine Tour from Stellenbosch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 13 reviews · from $141Our pick

Spend a full day in Stellenbosch tasting South African wine, chocolate, cheese and olives at several estates. Guides such as DD, Dee, Elma and Elmer are praised for clear explanations, flexible pacing and strong food-and-wine pairing advice. Pickup and drop-off are included, with groups capped at 13.

“We didn't expect a private tour so it was a nice surprise Visited 3 places all lovely in their own right. Our guide not sure about spelling - Elmer was very knowledgeable Took the tour at a good pace and didn't force us into going anywhere too heavy for lunch as we only really wanted a sandwich. Picked us up on time at our hotel with no problem”

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2.Nashville: Olive & Sinclair Chocolate Factory Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 12 reviews · 45 min · from $10Cheapest here

At Olive & Sinclair’s factory on Fatherland Street, you’ll follow the bean-to-bar process with an English-speaking guide, see antique melanguers, and taste Southern-style chocolate, Bourbon Brittle, Duck Fat Caramels, and more. The 45-minute tour costs $10, includes samples, and ends at the factory shop.

“We had a fabulous time! Everyone was so kind and we learned so much!”

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3.Full-Day Chocolate Cheese Olive and Wine Tour from Franschhoek

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 5 reviews · from $102

Spend about eight hours touring three wine estates on the Franschhoek, Stellenbosch, or Paarl Wine Routes. Your driver-guide handles hotel pickup, transport, and commentary while you taste wine with chocolate and cheese, plus olive oil at selected estates. Groups are capped at 12, and guide Elmo is praised for his wine expertise.

“Everything was perfect. Our guide Elmo was extremely knowledgeable on wine tasting and we learned a lot. Had an amazing time”

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