5 Dessert Tours Around the World to Build an Evening Around

1.Salzburg: Mozart Chocolate Workshop

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 59 reviews · 2 hours · from $53Our pick

In Salzburg, an English- or German-speaking instructor guides you through making Mozartkugeln from scratch. You will shape, coat, and package 10 chocolates, then take home the recipe, apron, and finished sweets. The workshop suits couples, families, and anyone wanting a hands-on evening activity.

“Had a great time making these chocolates from scratch, ended up looking very professional with all the fancy packaging provided. Great activity for all ages when you have a spare night in Salzburg”

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2.Strauss Exhibition incl. LED Concert Show / Coffee + Strauss Cake

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 30 reviews · from $32Best value

Visit Vienna’s House of Strauss for 2,000 square meters of interactive exhibits, a guide app, and a 15-minute multimedia show in the last original concert hall used by all four Strauss composers. Finish with coffee or another hot drink and one of three Strauss cakes at Casino Kulinarium.

“What a fabulous initiative for House Of Strauss. Introducing Strauss in a slide presentation wasn’t boring, the owners have really worked hard to make this tour interesting. Upstairs was super fun with lots of interactive activities to explore & play. Staff very helpful, l would totally recommend.”

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3.Mozart Kugel Workshop in Chocolate Museum Vienna “BO-YO”

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $84

At BO-YO Chocolate Museum, chocolatiers such as Selma and Jaanyna guide you through making 24 Mozartkugel with hazelnut, pistachio, marzipan, and your choice of chocolate. You will also prepare Maria Antonietta’s orange hot chocolate with traditional tools.

“One of the best experiences in Vienna! The chocolatiers were great teachers. Made for a fun afternoon. Got to leave with your own Mozart balls!”

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4.Paris Walk: Opera to Montmartre with Pastry & Chocolate

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 3 hours · from $117

Follow an English-speaking guide from Palais Garnier to Sacré-Cœur, stopping for pastry, chocolate, and macarons, 19th-century arcades, Notre-Dame-de-Lorette, Moulin Rouge, Place du Tertre, and Montmartre’s cobbled lanes. The route includes a metro ride, stairs, viewpoints, and a small-group or private option.

“Excelente, guía muy amable, se toma el tiempo de mostrarte cada detalle de la ciudad y explicarte con calma. Adapto el tour a mis gustos. No puedo más que recomendarlo.”

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5.Easy for everyone! Now you can play handmade mini shamisen and show off to everyone! Musical instruments, sweets and live music

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $182

At a tea teacher’s Japanese-style home near Tokorozawa Station, host Kana guides you through a two-hour shamisen workshop. You’ll wear a happi coat, assemble a mini shamisen, learn simple numbered music, play with the group, and hear live shamisen music with tea sweets. The instrument and sheet music go home with you.

“This is truly an excellent, one of a kind, experience. It’s beginner friendly, and the teacher is kind, patient, and passionate about music. As well as helping you make a shamisen to keep, the teacher explains a lot about the history of the shamisRead more”

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