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Sweet Treats and Coffee Tour - practical travel guide with honest advice.
This indulgent walking tour explores Bath's independent cafes, chocolatiers, and confectionery shops. You'll learn about coffee roasting at award-winning Colonna Coffee, watch chocolate making at Chocomania, and sample artisan pastries at family-run bakeries. The tour combines caffeine education with sweet tastings while supporting local independent businesses. Best for coffee enthusiasts and sweet tooth travellers. This is a easy activity lasting 2 hours. Group size: 2-10. You meet at Milsom Street coffee shop. Key highlights: Colonna Coffee professional barista demonstrations and cupping, Live chocolate making at Chocomania with fresh samplings, Traditional Bath confectionery including historic recipes.
Price: £38
Duration: 2 hours
Difficulty: easy
Group size: 2-10
Minimum age: all ages
Best for: coffee enthusiasts and sweet tooth travellers
Best time: Morning tours 10am start get freshest pastries and most active bakery demonstrations
Meeting point: Milsom Street coffee shop
Languages: English
Here is how the experience unfolds:
10:00am Meet at Milsom Street cafe for specialty coffee introduction - Learn about single-origin beans and brewing methods with professional barista
10:30am Chocomania for chocolate making demonstration - Watch artisan chocolate creation and sample fresh truffles and bars
11:15am Traditional sweet shop for Bath-specific confections - Taste local fudge, toffees, and historic Bath Oliver biscuits
11:45am Independent bakery for fresh pastries - Sample croissants, Danish pastries, and locally-inspired baked goods
12:00pm Colonna Coffee for advanced coffee cupping - Professional coffee tasting with multiple origin comparisons and brewing techniques
The whole experience takes 2 hours. Difficulty: easy. You meet at Milsom Street coffee shop.
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Price | £38 |
| Duration | 2 hours |
| Difficulty | easy |
| Group size | 2-10 |
| Minimum age | all ages |
| Meeting point | Milsom Street coffee shop |
| Languages | English |
| Cancellation | Free cancellation 24h before |
| Accessibility | Most venues wheelchair accessible, one chocolatier has narrow doorway |
What is included: Coffee tastings at two specialty cafes, Chocolate making demonstration and samples, Fresh pastry tastings, Traditional sweet shop confections, Professional barista instruction.
Not included: Full-size beverages beyond tastings, Additional purchases at shops, Lunch or substantial food, Take-home packages. You will need to arrange these yourself.
What to bring: Comfortable walking shoes, Weather-appropriate clothing, Camera for chocolate making demos, Small bag for any purchases. Having these with you makes the experience smoother.
Best time to go: Morning tours 10am start get freshest pastries and most active bakery demonstrations.
Tip: Morning tours get freshest pastries
Tip: Child-friendly option available
Accessibility: Most venues wheelchair accessible, one chocolatier has narrow doorway.
Operator: Bath Sweet Tours
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This activity is run by Bath Sweet Tours.
Cancellation policy: Free cancellation 24h before.
Accessibility: Most venues wheelchair accessible, one chocolatier has narrow doorway.
Best time to go: Morning tours 10am start get freshest pastries and most active bakery demonstrations.
The tour includes coffee cupping at Colonna Coffee with multiple single-origin tastings, barista demonstrations, chocolate making samples at Chocomania including fresh truffles, plus pastries and traditional Bath confections at independent shops.
Yes, the tour offers child-friendly options including hot chocolate instead of coffee tastings, milk chocolate alternatives, and pastry samples. Children under 12 receive smaller portions and the guide adjusts commentary for family groups.
The tour includes coffee cupping at Colonna Coffee with multiple single-origin tastings, barista demonstrations, chocolate making samples at Chocomania including fresh truffles, plus pastries and traditional Bath confections at independent shops.
Yes, the tour offers child-friendly options including hot chocolate instead of coffee tastings, milk chocolate alternatives, and pastry samples. Children under 12 receive smaller portions and the guide adjusts commentary for family groups.
Best for: food enthusiasts and social eaters
Best for: beer lovers and social groups
Best for: couples and tea enthusiasts
Best for: supporters of local business and artisan food lovers
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