Step inside Whetstone Chocolates’ factory for a quick, flavorful tour that showcases expert chocolate crafting and sampling. Perfect for sweet lovers in historic St. Augustine craving a unique taste experience.
Step inside Whetstone Chocolates’ factory for a quick, flavorful tour that showcases expert chocolate crafting and sampling. Perfect for sweet lovers in historic St. Augustine craving a unique taste experience.
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Operated by Whetstone Chocolates, Inc. · St. Augustine, Florida
easy.
20–25 minutes.
No special physical condition required; accessible to most visitors
The tour typically lasts between 20 and 25 minutes, including sampling four unique chocolate flavors.
Yes, children aged five and above can join the tour; children under five participate free of charge.
The factory works with nuts and dairy, so guests with allergies should notify staff before the tour.
Photography inside the production area is restricted to preserve proprietary processes and for safety reasons.
Booking ahead is recommended to secure your preferred time, especially during busy tourist seasons.
The tour costs $4 per person for adults and children ages 5-17, with free admission for children under 5.
St. Augustine, founded in 1565, is the oldest continuously inhabited European-established settlement in the continental United States, lending deep historical significance to every local activity.
Whetstone Chocolates emphasizes sustainable ingredient sourcing and eco-friendly packaging, reflecting local efforts to protect Florida’s unique ecosystems.
Whetstone Chocolates, Inc. is a chocolatier and tour operator based in St. Augustine. The company offers guided chocolate experiences that introduce visitors to chocolate making, tasting, and freshly made confections. Whetstone Chocolates' signature offering is the Chocolate Tasting Tour, presented as St. Augustine’s “Original Chocolate Tour.” That experience features a four-tiered tasting of dark, milk, and white chocolates alongside freshly made confections for an immersive tasting session tailored to chocolate enthusiasts. In addition to the full tasting tour, Whetstone Chocolates provides a Mini Taste Tour designed for shorter visits. The Mini Taste Tour includes a guided factory tour that explains the chocolate-making process and offers samples of four unique chocolate flavors. This shorter experience typically lasts 20–25 minutes, making it suitable for visitors with limited time. Both experiences emphasize on-site production and direct engagement with chocolatiers, allowing guests to see elements of confection creation and to taste products made in-house. Whetstone Chocolates focuses on artisan techniques and hands-on demonstrations during tours. Visitors learn about ingredients and flavor profiles while sampling a curated selection of chocolates. These tours appeal to individuals seeking artisan chocolate tastings and educational behind-the-scenes factory visits in St. Augustine. Whetstone Chocolates presents clear tour formats and tasting structures that help guests choose the option that fits their time and interest level. Sampling includes dark, milk and white chocolates plus freshly made confections during guided sessions. Tours highlight ingredients, flavor differences, and aspects of confection production observed in the factory. These elements support an informative tasting experience overall.
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