Taste five River-Sea chocolate bars and learn the bean-to-bar process
1 hr
Up to 10 people
Guided tasting, 5 pieces each
Explore craft chocolate with a private, guided tasting flight at River-Sea. Taste five bars and see the machines that turn cacao into small-batch chocolate.
Recommended for ages 14+. Available only at the Chantilly location. The property is wheelchair accessible and experiences can be tailored for your group.
Full refund with 1 week notice. Full refund if the operator cancels due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances. Reschedule up to 24 hours before booking. No refunds for changes less than 24 hours before booking; no-shows charged full price.
Product ID: DMQM36
Bring a water bottle to clear your palate between chocolate tastings. A water fountain is available on site.
Yes. Chocolate substitutions are allowed for allergies or dietary restrictions. Let the team know about any food allergies, especially nuts, dairy, coconut, fruits (such as strawberry or raspberry), and spices (such as cinnamon).
Yes. The location is wheelchair accessible, and the team can work with your group to tailor the experience as needed.
River-Sea Chocolates, 4520 Daly Dr Suite 100, Chantilly, VA 20151
This is a standout local chocolate shop with a near-perfect rating across hundreds of reviews, and the tasting experiences seem to be the real draw. Staff members like Melissa, Danielle, and Dave come up repeatedly, praised for being knowledgeable, funny, and genuinely passionate about what they do. The chocolate and wine pairing and hot chocolate tastings are clear crowd favorites, with guests learning about the sourcing and production process along the way. Beyond the tastings, the shop itself is worth a stop for truffles, artisan chocolate bars, and specialty drinks like the Thai iced tea hot chocolate. Prices are reasonable, the atmosphere is calm and welcoming, and the selection spans single-origin bars from multiple countries. Several reviewers mention returning multiple times a year, which says a lot about the consistency here.
I highly recommend visiting and taking a tour. We have done both their chocolate tasting tour as well as their chocolate and wine pairing with Natasha. She was very knowledgeable and personable. This company has strong sustainability and eco-friendly policies. The chocolates are unique and delicious. Aside from their single origin and unique chocolate bars, they also have gourmet chocolates, a variety of chocolate iced teas, hot chocolates as well as gelato. Their inventory changes often and is worth a visit. I highly recommend.
Maryann
August 12, 2026
I highly recommend visiting and taking a tour. We have done both their chocolate tasting tour as well as their chocolate and wine pairing with Natasha. She was very knowledgeable and personable. This company has strong sustainability and eco-friendly policies. The chocolates are unique and delicious. Aside from their single origin and unique chocolate bars, they also have gourmet chocolates, a variety of chocolate iced teas, hot chocolates as well as gelato. Their inventory changes often and is worth a visit. I highly recommend.
Maryann
August 12, 2026
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