TourTruth score 7.4 out of 10
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South Lake Tahoe Candle-Making Workshop
AverageTop 37% in Lake Tahoe
9 reviews · Rated on 2 providers · How we score
- Lake Tahoe
- 2 hrs
- Updated November 2, 2026
Blend Tahoe-inspired fragrances and pour a custom candle in a relaxed, guided South Lake Tahoe workshop with materials provided.
About this tour
Make a fragrant keepsake in a relaxed South Lake Tahoe studio. This guided South Lake Tahoe Candle-Making Workshop invites you to explore a curated scent bar inspired by mountain air, forests, lakeside cabins, and golden sunsets, then create a custom blend that feels like your own piece of Tahoe.
Follow each step, from learning candle basics and safety to preparing your vessel, working with wax and wicks, and pouring your candle. You’ll use a coconut apricot wax and beeswax blend, with materials and tools provided. An experienced artisan shares techniques for a clean burn and strong scent, while refreshments add to the easygoing studio atmosphere. No previous experience is needed, making this a creative outing for couples, friends, and families.
You’ll leave with one hand-poured candle; depending on class timing, it may need to cool before you can take it home. Transportation, extra candles, upgrades, and optional shipping are not included. Choose this South Lake Tahoe Candle-Making Workshop for a hands-on break from the outdoors and a personal souvenir of your visit.
Highlights
- Blend fragrances inspired by Tahoe’s mountain air, forests, and lakeside cabins
- Learn candle-making techniques with step-by-step guidance
- Pour a custom-scented candle to take home
- Explore a curated scent bar in a relaxed studio
- Create a hands-on keepsake with friends, family, or a partner
What's included
Included
- Guided candle-making workshop
- One custom-scented candle to take home
- Coconut apricot wax and beeswax blend
- Access to a curated fragrance and scent bar
- Candle-making materials and tools
- Refreshments
Not included
- Transportation to the workshop location
- Additional candles or upgrades unless selected
- Gratuity and tips
- Optional shipping
Ratings on each provider
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Viator
5.00 / 5 · 6 reviews
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GetYourGuide
4.64 / 5 · 3 reviews
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Important information
- No candle-making experience is needed
- Candles may need time to cool before you can take them home, depending on class timing
- Smoking indoors
- Children under 10 years
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- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Enter the building after parking; your host will greet you in the lobby
How this score is calculated
This tour scores 5.00 on Viator and 4.64 on GetYourGuide. Ratings on these sites cluster near the top of the 5-star scale, so we compare each one with all other ratings on the same site before combining them.
How the score works and rating distribution in Lake Tahoe
- Each provider rating is turned into a percentile: the share of that provider's ratings it beats, weighted by review counts.
- Listings on different providers are combined in proportion to their review counts.
- Tours with few reviews are pulled toward the average until more reviews come in, so a handful of perfect reviews can't top the list.
- The result is shown from 0 to 10: this tour scores 7.4. Top 37% in Lake Tahoe means it ranks in the top 37% of tours in Lake Tahoe by this score.
Provider rating distribution in Lake Tahoe
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- GetYourGuide
- Viator
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