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- German
- English
Discover York through the city’s remarkable chocolate legacy. Beyond medieval walls lies a story of radical theology, immense wealth and roasting cocoa. Follow a former chef and a local historian as they explore the Rowntree, Terry and Craven families and the idea of ethical capitalism. See how faith and civic duty shaped global confectionery empires, model villages, libraries and parks for workers. From a hidden Quaker meeting house to Art Deco industrial landmarks, this self-guided route reveals the struggle to balance profit with human dignity.
- A 4.2 km self-guided tour with 6 stops over 117 min
- Ideal for travelers interested in Foodways & Culinary Identity and History & Memory
- Immersively told in a podcast style by experts and locals
- Matching audio content, AI guide and navigation through the app
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
From York's main station, take local public transport toward York's Chocolate Story. Get off at the nearest stop and walk the final few minutes to York's Chocolate Story, York, United Kingdom. Check the current local connection on the day of travel.
From The Chocolate Works (Terry's Clock Tower), walk to the nearest public transport stop and travel back to York's main station. The departure point is The Chocolate Works (Terry's Clock Tower), York, United Kingdom. Check the current local connection on the day of travel.
Itinerary
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1York's Chocolate Story
The essential starting point to understand York's 300-year history of chocolate making and the main chocolate families.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2Friargate Quaker Meeting House
The spiritual heart of the tour, where the Quaker faith of the Rowntree family was practiced.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3St. Helen's Square
The original site of Terry's shop, where the company transitioned from apothecary to luxury chocolate brand.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4York
The site of Rowntree's first major factory at Tanner's Moat, where harsh conditions inspired groundbreaking social reform.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5Rowntree Park
A 20-acre park gifted by the Rowntree family as a memorial to workers who died in WWI.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6York
The grand Art Deco Chocolate Works factory built by the Terry family, now repurposed and standing as a monument to the industrial empire.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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