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Choco-Story Brussels Tickets
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Step inside Brussels’ chocolate museum and taste Belgium’s sweetest tradition.
- Everything you get: Timed entry to Choco‑Story Brussels, a journey through cocoa’s 5,000‑year history from Mayan rituals to Belgian pralines. Watch master chocolatiers craft pralines in a live demo and enjoy multiple Belgian chocolate tastings along the way.
- Why choose this: Experience the best of Belgium in one visit - history, craftsmanship, and rich chocolate flavours. Perfect for families, couples, and food lovers in the heart of Brussels.
- Upgrades: Join a hands‑on chocolate tablet workshop to make your own Belgian chocolate bar with guidance from a professional chocolatier.
Step inside Brussels’ chocolate museum and taste Belgium’s sweetest tradition.
- Everything you get: Timed entry to Choco‑Story Brussels, a journey through cocoa’s 5,000‑year history from Mayan rituals to Belgian pralines. Watch master chocolatiers craft pralines in a live demo and enjoy multiple Belgian chocolate tastings along the way.
- Why choose this: Experience the best of Belgium in one visit - history, craftsmanship, and rich chocolate flavours. Perfect for families, couples, and food lovers in the heart of Brussels.
- Upgrades: Join a hands‑on chocolate tablet workshop to make your own Belgian chocolate bar with guidance from a professional chocolatier.
Inclusions
- Entry to the Museum
- Tastings
- Demonstration by a master chocolatier
- Small group of max. 10 people
- Audio guide in English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Russian, Chinese, Dutch, Japanese, Arabic, and Portuguese
- Chocolate workshop (as per option selected)
Exclusions
- Guided tour
- This experience is not wheelchair/stroller accessible.
- You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
Workshops
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Choco-Story Brussels Museum Tickets with Tasting & Chocolate-Making Workshop
Discover, taste & create Belgian chocolate in Brussels’ ultimate chocolate experience.
- Everything you get: Craft chocolates in a 45-60‑min workshop led by a master chocolatier. Learn tempering and decorating techniques and take home your creation. Explore interactive exhibits on cocoa’s history, watch a live praline‑making demo, and enjoy Belgian chocolate tastings at Choco‑Story Brussels.
- Why choose this: Go beyond tasting - become a chocolatier for a day. Perfect for food lovers, families, and friends looking for a fun, memorable Brussels experience.
Discover, taste & create Belgian chocolate in Brussels’ ultimate chocolate experience.
- Everything you get: Craft chocolates in a 45-60‑min workshop led by a master chocolatier. Learn tempering and decorating techniques and take home your creation. Explore interactive exhibits on cocoa’s history, watch a live praline‑making demo, and enjoy Belgian chocolate tastings at Choco‑Story Brussels.
- Why choose this: Go beyond tasting - become a chocolatier for a day. Perfect for food lovers, families, and friends looking for a fun, memorable Brussels experience.
Inclusions
- Entry to Choco-Story Brussels
- Small group of max. 10 people
- 45 to 60-min chocolate-making workshop
- English, Dutch & French-speaking instructor
- Audio guide in French, English, Dutch, German, Italian, Spanish, Russian, Chinese
- Praline demo & tasting
Exclusions
- VR film tickets (available for purchase on-site)
- Tip: Tap the chocolate molds gently when making the pralines to release the air bubbles and make the chocolate as smooth as it gets!
- Nobody likes a crowd. A single group has a maximum of 10 people.
- Safety is a priority so this experience is restricted for guests under the age of 7 years.
- Children under the age of 8 years and over the age of 12 years must be accompanied by an adult.
- This experience is not stroller accessible. Strollers can be parked outside the museum in the designated area.
- Your safety comes first so visitors with mobility issues are restricted from participating in this experience.
- You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
Combos
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Combo (Save 5%): Choco-Story Brussels Museum + Belgian Beer World Tickets
from €33.50
€31.82
5% off
A day tasting chocolates & beers – a gastronomic delight!
- Everything you get at Choco-Story Brussels: Dive into the delicious world of Belgian chocolates, viewing engaging exhibits and witnessing a live praline-making demonstration by a master chocolatier. Join a small group for an exclusive chocolate-tasting adventure.
- Everything you get at Belgian Beer World: Step into a world of brewing magic at Belgian Beer World, housed in the historic Stock Exchange, and discover the secrets behind crafting the perfect pint. Find your perfect match with the help of interactive virtual bartenders and unwind with a glass at Skybar.
- Why choose this combo: Live a day like a true Belgian by trying delicious Belgian chocolates and beers at Choco-Story Brussels and Belgian Beer World, with this combo ticket, plus 5% savings.
A day tasting chocolates & beers – a gastronomic delight!
- Everything you get at Choco-Story Brussels: Dive into the delicious world of Belgian chocolates, viewing engaging exhibits and witnessing a live praline-making demonstration by a master chocolatier. Join a small group for an exclusive chocolate-tasting adventure.
- Everything you get at Belgian Beer World: Step into a world of brewing magic at Belgian Beer World, housed in the historic Stock Exchange, and discover the secrets behind crafting the perfect pint. Find your perfect match with the help of interactive virtual bartenders and unwind with a glass at Skybar.
- Why choose this combo: Live a day like a true Belgian by trying delicious Belgian chocolates and beers at Choco-Story Brussels and Belgian Beer World, with this combo ticket, plus 5% savings.
Inclusions
Choco-Story Brussels
- Entry to the Museum
- Tastings
- Demonstration by a master chocolatier
- Audio guide in English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Russian, Chinese, Dutch, Japanese, Arabic and Portuguese
Belgian Beer World
- Entry to Belgian Beer World
- 1 glass of beer at Skybar
Exclusions
Choco-Story Brussels
- Guided tour
- Workshop
Belgian Beer World
- Extra drinks and meals
Choco-Story Brussels
- This experience is not wheelchair/stroller accessible.
Belgian Beer World
- This experience is wheelchair accessible.
- Your guide dogs are welcome at the venue.
- You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
Combos
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Combo (Save 24%): Brussels Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour + Choco-Story Chocolate Museum Tickets with Tasting
from €50
€38.13
24% off
Combine fresh tastings from master chocolatiers with a ride to Brussels’ top spots!
- Hit up popular landmarks across Brussels with a hop-on hop-off pass and head to the Chocolate Museum for an immersive Belgian chocolate experience.
- As buses arrive every 20 to 30 minutes, visit up to 12 sights, including Place Royale & Luxembourg, with a 24/48-hour unlimited hop-on hop-off pass.
- Kick back in your seat, take in scenic city views, tune into a multilingual audio guide & set off on 4 audio-guided walking tours.
- Head to the Chocolate Museum, meet up with a small group, and learn how chocolate evolves from raw cocoa to the treat in your hand.
- Watch a live demo from a working chocolatier, sample authentic, freshly-made chocolate, and navigate with an 11-language audio guide.
Combine fresh tastings from master chocolatiers with a ride to Brussels’ top spots!
- Hit up popular landmarks across Brussels with a hop-on hop-off pass and head to the Chocolate Museum for an immersive Belgian chocolate experience.
- As buses arrive every 20 to 30 minutes, visit up to 12 sights, including Place Royale & Luxembourg, with a 24/48-hour unlimited hop-on hop-off pass.
- Kick back in your seat, take in scenic city views, tune into a multilingual audio guide & set off on 4 audio-guided walking tours.
- Head to the Chocolate Museum, meet up with a small group, and learn how chocolate evolves from raw cocoa to the treat in your hand.
- Watch a live demo from a working chocolatier, sample authentic, freshly-made chocolate, and navigate with an 11-language audio guide.
Inclusions
Brussels Hop-on Hop-off
- 24/48-hour unlimited hop-on hop-off tour
- Access to Red Route
- Audio-guided Tootwalk walking tours of the Manneken-Pis & the Grote Markt, Comics & Street Art, European Quarter & Art Nouveau
- Audio guide in English, French, Dutch, Spanish, German, Italian, Brazilian, Japanese, Chinese, Arabic, and Russian
- Kids’ commentary in English, French & Dutch
Choco-Story Chocolate Museum
- Entry to the Chocolate Museum (Stop 7, Grand Place / Manneken Pis)
- Tastings
- Demonstration by a master chocolatier
- Audio guide in English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Russian, Chinese, Dutch, Japanese, Arabic, and Portuguese
Exclusions
Choco-Story Chocolate Museum
- Guided tour
Please click here for a detailed route map and its boarding points.
You can join the tour at any stop and hop on and off for the duration of your ticket.
Brussels Hop-on Hop-off
Highlights Tour (Red Route)
Explore the wonders of the Belgian capital on electric buses and discover iconic landmarks at your own pace as you cruise down the red route.
Popular stops: Place Royale, Luxembourg, Palais de Justice
Schedule
From Sept 1 to 30
- First bus: 10am from Stop 1 (Gare Centrale)
- Last bus: 6pm from Stop 1 (Gare Centrale)
- Frequency: Every 30 minutes
From Oct 1 to Dec 31
- First bus: 10am from Stop 1 (Gare Centrale)
- Last bus: 5pm from Stop 1 (Gare Centrale)
- Frequency: Every 30 minutes
What’s not allowed
Brussels Hop-on Hop-off
- Keep in mind that smoking is not allowed on the bus.
Accessibility
Brussels Hop-on Hop-off
- The buses are wheelchair accessible. Ramps are also available for easy access.
- Your guide dogs are welcome on board.
Choco-Story Chocolate Museum
- Strollers are not allowed inside the exhibition area on this experience.
Additional Information
Brussels Hop-on Hop-off
- Your pets are welcome on board, provided they are leashed and in a transparent carrier.
- Buses operate every day, except on July 21.
- Specific details related to the add-ons in your ticket, such as walking tours, will be shared in the ticket post-booking.
Choco-Story Chocolate Museum
- Facilities: Stroller parking
- The experience operates in small groups of up to 15 people.
- Children need to be accompanied by adults at all times.
- You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
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Why visit Choco-Story Brussels
- Learn how chocolate is made: Choco-Story Brussels invites you to discover the world of chocolate, from its beginnings to the finished product. By visiting Choco-Story Brussels, you will learn how first the Mayas, then the Aztecs, grew cocoa trees, how the cocoa bean conquered Europe, and how cocoa is made into chocolate.
- See chocolate-making artifacts: The museum tells the story of the origin and evolution of cocoa and chocolate and lets you discover a unique collection of objects (old and modern) related to the world of cocoa and chocolate.
- Learn from experts: See the demonstration by a master chocolate maker who will show you how he makes hand-made pralines. Demonstrations are made continuously all day long during the museum's opening hours.
- Chocolate tastings: At the end of each demonstration you will be able to taste one of the creations of the master chocolate maker at the Choco-Story Brussels museum. During the tour, you will be able to taste different types of chocolate.
- Shop for favorites: Choco-Story also has a shop for chocolate lovers who would like to buy more.
What to do at Choco-Story Brussels
Learn the history of chocolate
Explore the journey of chocolate from ancient civilizations like the Mayans and Aztecs to its arrival in Europe. Learn about how chocolate became a beloved treat, its importance in different cultures, and how Belgium became renowned for its chocolates.
See the chocolate-making process
Discover the step-by-step process of how chocolate is made, from cacao bean cultivation and harvesting to the refining and crafting of chocolate products. Interactive exhibits show how chocolate is produced and explain the differences between dark, milk, and white chocolate.
Chocolate tasting
One of the highlights of Choco-Story Brussels is the opportunity to taste various types of chocolate. Sample delicious Belgian chocolates during the visit, offering a chance to appreciate different flavors, textures, and qualities.
See demonstrations
Watch live chocolate-making demonstrations by expert chocolatiers. See how pralines, truffles, and other chocolate delicacies are crafted, and learn techniques used by professionals to create artisanal chocolates.
Multimedia exhibits
Engage with modern audiovisual presentations that illustrate the global chocolate trade, fair trade practices, and sustainability efforts in cacao farming. Interactive screens and videos provide in-depth insights into the world of chocolate.
Children's activities
Kids can enjoy special sections designed for them, including interactive games and learning stations about chocolate’s history and fun facts. Some exhibits offer hands-on opportunities for children to participate in making their own chocolates.
Plan your visit to Choco-Story Brussels
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Daily: 10am to 6pm
Last entry: 5pm
Duration: 1.5 hours
Closed: December 25 and January 1
Exceptions to opening hours:
December 24 and 31: Last entry at 3pm
Address: 41 Rue de l'Étuve in 1000 Brussels | Find on Maps
- By tram: 4, 10
Nearest stop: Beurs (450 m) - By metro: 1, 5
Nearest station: De Brouckère (650 m) - By train: IC, S1, S2, S3, S6, S8, S10
Nearest station: Brussel-Centraal (650 m) - By bus: 33, 46, 95, 128
Nearest stop: Beurs (650 m)
- Audio guides: You can collect your audio guides in English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Russian, Chinese, Dutch, Japanese, Arabic, and Portuguese from the museum’s reception desk.
- Workshops: You can book a workshop to create your own chocolate and learn from experts how to make chocolate bars, lollipops, and other specialties. The workshops are 45-60 minutes long and all professional materials are provided. You can even take the mold back and make your own chocolate at home. There are 4 workshops every day at 10:30am, 12pm, 2pm, and 3:30pm. There is also a praline workshop for adults only and a birthday workshop.
- Chocolate tasting: Taste the chocolate made by experts. There is also an adults-only beer and chocolate tasting activity that allows you to taste 5 Belgian beers with different types of chocolates. The beer and chocolate tasting activity also includes a guided tour of the museum.
- Wheelchair accessibility: The museum is equipped to accommodate manual wheelchairs. Electric wheelchairs and strollers are unfortunately not permitted.
- Lift access: There is an elevator that can be used independently and 3 lifting platforms along the staircase, measuring 70x85 cm for getting to the different levels of the museum. However, note that the elevator does not access all the levels.
- Accessible toilets: Although accessible toilets are available at the museum, please note that using the facilities, especially the sink, may be difficult.
- Guide dogs: Visually impaired visitors can bring their guide dogs inside the museum.
- Adapted guided tours: Adapted guided tours are organized by reservation for visually impaired visitors.
- Video guides: Video guides are available for those with reduced hearing. The content of the audio guide is also transcribed into a paper version.
- Sign language tours: A tour in the French sign language of Belgium is available upon prior request. A sign language speaker is available upon prior request.
- Look out for additional activities like chocolate-making workshops, which may require separate bookings. These hands-on experiences are great for families or anyone interested in creating chocolates. Check the schedule when you arrive to ensure you don’t miss it. These usually happen multiple times a day. Try to get to the room a bit earlier to secure a good viewing spot.
- Many exhibits are interactive, so don’t hesitate to touch, explore, and ask questions. The tasting stations are fun—be sure to sample the chocolates and notice the differences in flavors and textures.
- Use the audio guide for a better understanding of the exhibits, especially if you're interested in the history and process of chocolate-making. It’s available in several languages, including English, French, German, and Spanish.
- Choco-Story Brussels is centrally located in the heart of Brussels, within walking distance from major landmarks like the Grand Place, Manneken Pis, and Belgian Comic Strip Center. You can plan a full day around the museum visit by exploring these nearby sites.
- The museum is easily accessible via public transport. However, check for parking availability if you plan to drive, as parking in the city center can be limited.
- Photography is typically allowed inside the museum, but flash may be restricted in certain areas. Check the rules for photographing exhibits or demonstrations.
- If you prefer a quieter experience, visit early in the morning or late in the afternoon, as the museum can get busy during peak hours, especially on weekends and holidays.
- Allow at least 1-1.5 hours to explore the museum fully. Take your time to enjoy the exhibits, demonstrations, and tastings without rushing.
- The museum’s gift shop has an excellent selection of artisanal chocolates, pralines, and unique chocolate-related items. Save this for the end of your visit, and pick up some authentic Belgian chocolate to take home.
- era restaurant: Try classic European dishes infused with global flavors, from Flemish pork cutlet to charcoal grilled Turbot.
- The Twelve: Savor house-special dishes like Mushroom ravioli with Comté sauce, Tenderloin with Puy lentil risotto, and Cod fillet with parsnip.
- SuperBowl Midi: Skip the unhealthy and choose healthy salads, bowls, and wraps made with organic produce. Try the Fala-hu bowl and the ba’m wrap.
- Relish: Go for simple, homemade Belgian dishes, including sandwiches, baguettes, and croissants.
- Budget stays: Safestay Brussels Grand Place (from €72 | 430 m), Latroupe Grote Markt (from €73 | 240 m), Hotel Windsor (from €94 | 360 m)
- Mid-range stays: Hôtel La Grande Cloche (from €113 | 370 m), ibis Brussels City Centre (from €113 | 590 m), Bedford Hotel & Congress Centre (from €114 | 230 m)
- Luxury stays: Hotel NH Collection Brussels Grand Sablon (from 1€50 | 630 m), The Dominican (from €155 | 540 m), Hilton Brussels Grand Place (from €208 | 420 m)
- Manneken Pis (47 m): Manneken Pis is a small bronze statue depicting a boy urinating into a fountain. At just 61 centimeters tall, this quirky statue has become one of the city's most beloved landmarks, with origins dating back to the early 17th century.
- Brussels City Museum (270 m): Located in the Maison du Roi (King’s House), this museum showcases a collection of artifacts, artworks, and documents that trace the development of Brussels from the Middle Ages to today, like scale models of the city, original statues from the Town Hall, and a rotating display of the costumes of Manneken Pis.
- Belgian Beer World Experience (500 m): Belgian Beer World is an immersive journey into Belgian beer’s rich history and culture, a UNESCO-recognized tradition. This museum offers a chance to explore Belgium’s beer styles, brewing techniques, and centuries-old heritage through interactive exhibits and tastings.
- Magritte Museum (850 m): Magritte Museum is dedicated to the life and work of Belgian surrealist artist René Magritte. Located within the Royal Museums of Fine Arts, it houses the largest collection of Magritte’s paintings, drawings, and sculptures, including The Lovers and The Treachery of Images.
- Royal Palace of Brussels (1.1 km): The Royal Palace of Brussels serves as the official administrative residence of the Belgian monarchy. Located at the edge of Brussels Park, this neoclassical palace is where the King carries out his official duties, though it is not a royal residence.
Frequently Asked Questions about Choco-Story Brussels
Can I book Choco-Story Brussels tickets on the same day?
Yes, same-day bookings are available, but it's recommended to book in advance to ensure your spot, especially during peak tourist seasons.
Can I bring children to Choco-Story Brussels?
Absolutely! The museum is family-friendly, with interactive exhibits that appeal to both adults and children.
What if I arrive late for my timed ticket?
If you arrive late, the staff may allow entry at the next available time, but it's always best to contact them in advance.
Can I leave and re-enter Choco-Story Brussels on the same ticket?
No, the ticket allows a single entry only. Once you leave, you cannot re-enter without purchasing another ticket.
What should I wear for my visit to Choco-Story Brussels?
There’s no specific dress code, but since it's an indoor museum, comfortable casual clothing is recommended.