Vienna: Chocolate Workshop & Museum Entry at BO-YO

Summary

Vienna chocolate making class with museum entry and Aztec hot chocolate

You’ll dive straight into Vienna’s BO-YO Chocolate Museum, learning from chocolatiers who’ll have you tasting, mixing, and decorating your own bars in no time. Try grinding spices for real Aztec hot chocolate and bring home everything you make — plus a little certificate as proof you got your hands deliciously dirty.

What’s the experience like?

The first thing that hit me was the smell — warm, deep cocoa, almost like someone melted a whole shop into the air. We’d barely stepped into the Chocolate Museum Vienna (BO-YO) before our guide, Julia, waved us over with chocolate already smudged on her apron. She grinned and said something about “getting messy is part of the fun.” I liked her right away. There were kids in our group, but honestly, I was just as excited as they were. Maybe more.

We started by tasting little shards of different chocolates — dark, milk, white — and Julia explained where each cocoa bean came from. I tried to guess which one had chili in it (failed miserably). The room was bright and a bit noisy with everyone chatting and laughing, but when we started pouring glossy chocolate into molds, people got quiet. There’s something weirdly calming about smoothing out melted chocolate with a spatula. My hands shook a bit at first; maybe too much coffee? Or just nerves because my “artistic” toppings looked nothing like the ones Julia showed us. Still tasted good though.

I didn’t expect to enjoy making the Aztec hot chocolate so much — we used these heavy stone tools to grind spices right into the mix. The cinnamon smell stuck to my fingers for hours after. Julia told us stories about how the Aztecs drank this stuff centuries ago, and I kept thinking how wild it is to taste something so old-school in Vienna of all places. Li laughed when I tried to pronounce “xocolatl” (I butchered it), but nobody seemed to mind.

We left with three chunky bars each — mine decorated with hazelnuts and some dried raspberries that stained my fingertips pink for the rest of the day. They handed out certificates too, which made me laugh (I’m officially qualified now?), but honestly I still think about that first bite of my own bar on the tram ride back. Not perfect looking but somehow better for it.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Chocolate workshop and tasting experience

• Attend chocolate workshop introduction
• Learn about chocolate types and theory
• Watch chocolate tempering demonstration
• Taste various kinds of chocolate
• Create three chocolate bars
• Decorate chocolate bars as preferred
• Prepare traditional Aztec hot chocolate
• Receive handmade chocolates to take home
• Get Chocolate Museum Vienna certificate
• Enjoy free museum admission

Top questions

Is this Vienna chocolate workshop suitable for kids?

Yes, children ages 3-5 can attend with an adult; under 10s need an adult ticket-holder present.

How many chocolate bars do you make at BO-YO?

You’ll make three unique chocolate bars (about 300g total) to take home.

Does the workshop include museum entry?

Yes, your ticket includes free admission to the Chocolate Museum Vienna BO-YO.

What is Xocolatl in this workshop?

Xocolatl is an Aztec-style hot chocolate made with chili, vanilla, and cinnamon using traditional tools.

Do you need prior cooking experience?

No experience is needed; guides help from start to finish.

Can you bring outside food or drinks?

No, outside food or drinks aren’t allowed in the museum.

What if my child gets fussy during the class?

If your baby gets fussy, you’re asked to step out until they settle down.

What’s included

Your day includes all ingredients and equipment for making three decorated chocolate bars at BO-YO Chocolate Museum Vienna, a guided Aztec hot chocolate session using traditional tools and spices, snacks along the way, an official certificate signed by the museum team, plus free entry to explore all museum exhibits after your workshop ends.