Put on a bee suit. Open a working hive.
Hold a frame covered with honey bees.
Find the queen. See the colony up close.
Step inside a working St. Augustine apiary and experience the world of honey bees up close. Bee Augustine Honey Co. offers private apiary tours and hands-on beekeeping classes designed for curious visitors, families, aspiring beekeepers and experienced hive owners.
Put on a bee suit, step inside one of our working apiaries and experience the fascinating world of honey bees alongside a local beekeeper.
During your tour, you may:
Every tour is guided by Bee Augustine Honey Co. and designed around the comfort and experience level of the group.
Location: St. Augustine, Florida
Experience: No beekeeping experience required
Protective equipment: Provided
Availability: By advance appointment
Weather: Tours may be rescheduled for unsafe hive conditions
Tours start at $50 per person
For individuals, couples, families and small groups.
For clubs, homeschool groups and community organizations.
For birthdays, engagements, private experiences and other memorable occasions.
For your safety and comfort, closed-toe shoes are required, and we recommend wearing long pants during your visit. Bee jackets, veils, gloves, and all necessary protective equipment are provided, allowing you to safely experience our working apiary alongside thousands of live honey bees. Because tours take place around active colonies, anyone with a known severe bee-sting allergy should consult their medical professional before participating. To ensure the health of our bees and the best possible experience for our guests, tours are subject to weather conditions and colony activity and may be rescheduled if necessary.
Request a private tour and discover the world inside a honey bee colony.
A hands-on introduction for new and soon-to-be beekeepers. Learn the fundamentals of honey bee biology, hive equipment, smoker use, colony inspections and seasonal hive management in Northeast Florida.
Practical instruction for experienced beekeepers looking to strengthen their colony-management skills. Topics may include queen management, Varroa and small hive beetle control, swarm management and honey production.
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