Sweet Pete's Chocolate Factory Tour: Jacksonville

Tour a century-old candy mansion, then make your own chocolate bar

Sweet Pete's Chocolate & Candy Factory Tour in Jacksonville is a 20-minute guided tour through the company's historic building and production facility, led by a candy expert who walks you through the business, the candy-making process, and the features of the 100-year-old mansion. After the tour, you design and receive a custom chocolate bar by choosing from over 16 toppings that the candy makers craft exactly the way you want.

Step-by-step itinerary

Chocolate and candy factory tour

• Meet candy expert guide
• Learn company history
• View candy mansion rooms
• Tour production facility
• Create custom chocolate bar

The Experience

A candy expert leads the tour through Sweet Pete's 100-year-old mansion, moving through different rooms to show you how the company operates and where the chocolate and candy actually get made. You'll see the production facility firsthand instead of just hearing about it, and the guide walks you through the company's history and what goes into making the products on display.

The tour wraps up with the part most people come for: you fill out a card selecting your toppings from a list of over 16 options, and the candy makers build a chocolate bar exactly as you've designed it. That bar is yours to take with you, still warm from the process.

What’s included

• A live guide in English leading you through the mansion and production facility.
• viewing access to the different rooms and the candy-making process.
• your custom chocolate bar with your choice of over 16 toppings, made by the candy makers.

Good to know

Easy physical levelWheelchair accessibleStroller friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Sweet Pete's Candy

Is this one for you?The 20-minute format works well if you're staying downtown or visiting without a car—Sweet Pete's is accessible by public transportation, and the tour fits neatly into a morning or afternoon without eating up hours. You get the full factory experience and a handmade chocolate bar without the time commitment of a longer attraction.

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Top questions

How long does the Sweet Pete's tour actually take?

The tour runs 20 minutes from start to finish, including the time you spend choosing and watching your custom chocolate bar get made.

What happens during the factory tour at Sweet Pete's?

A candy expert guides you through different rooms in the 100-year-old mansion and shows you the production facility where the chocolate and candy are actually made, explaining the company's history and business along the way.

Do I get to keep the chocolate bar I make?

Yes. After the tour, you design a custom chocolate bar by selecting from over 16 toppings, and the candy makers create it for you to take home.

Is the Sweet Pete's factory accessible if I use a wheelchair?

All areas and surfaces throughout the building are wheelchair accessible, and the tour is suitable for all physical fitness levels.

Can I bring a stroller or service animal on the tour?

Yes. Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller, and service animals are allowed throughout the tour.