Unique + Educational
Hive Tour
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A fun, unique and educational experience into the heart of a beehive!
On this tour, you’ll observe our professional beekeeper as they open a hive and show you what we look for when caring for our hives. See how bees live – collecting and storing pollen and nectar, raising their young, and if we’re very lucky, we may even see the queen bee!
Your tour will begin with an interactive and brief lecture on the different roles of the bees in the colony, how they communicate and how they create honey and beeswax. Then you’ll get up close and personal with more than 100,000 bees.
We’ll conclude the class by tasting honey harvested from our own hives throughout the Greater Bay Area and discussing how honey gets its unique flavors
Whether you’re a gardener, nature lover, foodie, future beekeeper or anyone who is curious to experience the wonderful world of bees, you’ll be fascinated by the way these helpful creatures work together.
Find out why they aren’t as scary as we’re led to believe and what you can do to give them a hand.
Protective Suits are recommended but not required. Please wear loose fitting, light-colored, long pants and shirts. We have limited adult-size Bee suits available on first come, first serve basis. Please reserve the suit in advance on checkout or email us with the date of the hive tour and number of suits requested. Please also check out or FAQ page.
Learn the fascinating inner workings of the hive and why bees are vital to the local and global ecosystem.
Class approximately 2-3 hours.
Takes place at REAP CLIMATE CENTER 2133 Tynan Ave, Alameda, CA 94501
Pay what you choose – Range $25-$75
Important Info
**This event is educational, but it is not a beekeeping class. You will learn about interesting honey bee behaviors, but not how to properly care for them.
If your intention is to become a beekeeper, our Hive Inspection Class will be a better fit.
- Gift certificates are available for the Beehive Tour. Contact Us if you’d like to purchase one.
- Can’t make the date you signed up for? Read our cancellation policy in the FAQ section.
- Limited Space for hive tours.
- Signed waivers are required to participate, no exceptions! Please complete a digital waiver before coming:
Adult Waiver
Minor Waver - **Hive Tours are completely weather-dependent. If there is rain in the forecast or the temperatures will be less than 65℉, we will contact you by email 12-48 hours before the tour to reschedule or cancel.