All audiences, from 4 years old
The chocolate experience
Want to know everything about Belgian chocolate… while enjoying yourself?
Choco-Story Brussels takes you into the gourmet history of cocoa, from its Mayan origins to the artisanal praline. In an immersive and sensory tour, discover the secrets of chocolate making, attend a live demonstration and end the tour with delicious tastings. A tasty activity to do with the family, in the heart of Brussels.
We love it
- It’s a gourmet tour from start to finish! In Choco-Story, Children discover where chocolate comes from, observe the machines in action, watch a real chocolatier make pralines… and above all, they can taste!
- The museum is designed to arouse their curiosity with visual animations, funny objects and a route at their height. It’s fun, interactive, delicious — and it smells like chocolate every step of the way. A real delight for little gourmets!
Choco-story in 6 points
- A journey through the history of chocolate : From the Mayan civilization to Belgian master chocolatiers, discover the origins and evolution of this gourmet treasure.
- Live demonstration : Watch a chocolatier at work and learn about artisanal manufacturing techniques in real time.
- Tastings included : Taste different varieties of chocolates along the way – a real delight for the taste buds.
- An interactive and educational museum : Films, old tools, rare objects… Everything is designed to learn while having fun.
- Perfect for families : A course accessible from 4 years old, which appeals to children and adults alike.
- In the heart of Brussels : Located a stone’s throw from the Grand-Place, Choco-Story is an essential stop between two visits to the city.
The team’s opinion
Choco-Story Brussels ticks all the boxes: education, tasting, workshop, ticket combo… and a royal location to follow up with Manneken-Pis just around the corner. A safe bet for a chocolate city trip!
Practical information
- AGE: from 4 years old
- OPENING HOURS: daily from 10 am to 6 pm (last admission at 5 pm)
- RECOMMENDED DURATION: between 1 hour and 1 hour 30 minutes depending on your pace and the tastings
- ADDRESS: Rue de l’Étuve 41 (Stoofstraat), 1000 Brussels.
- AUDIO GUIDE INCLUDED: available in several languages (French, Dutch, English, Spanish, ….)
- DON’T MISS: Live demonstration by a master chocolatier with tastings offered during the tour
- ACCESSIBILITY: museum accessible to people with reduced mobility, with the possibility of accompaniment on request
- ON SITE: artisan chocolate shop to extend the gourmet experience
Questions
Manual chairs allowed; electric wheelchairs not allowed (old building, partial accessibility).
No, food/drink is not allowed in the building (tastings are consumed on site).
They are “continuous” during the museum’s opening hours (no single schedule).
Bring a baby carrier (stroller prohibited). Report any allergies/intolerances to the team before the tasting.
Yes, audio guide included in 11 languages
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