Private Tour
Meet the Bees Guided Apiary Tour and Honey Tasting
Overview
Available languages
2 hours
Mobile ticket
This is a fully immersive outdoor experience led by local beekeeper Steve. Learn directly from him as he shares his knowledge, stories, and passion for the bees that help shape Ojai Valley’s agricultural community. Watch as Steve opens live hives to reveal worker bees, drones, and the Queen Bee. See tools like the smoker in action and sample raw local honey varieties, including wildflower, orange, and sage.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Not recommended for travelers allergic to bee venom.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Join professional beekeeper Steve for a hands-on hive tour at one of his apiaries in the Ojai Valley. During this one- to two-hour experience, you’ll suit up, open live hives, and see bees at work inside their colony. Learn how Steve keeps his bees healthy through the seasons and watch honey being pulled straight from the hive. Protective suits are provided, all ages are welcome, and group size is limited to 20 for a safe, personal experience.
What‘s Included
Honey tasting
Must provide own transportation to and from parking lot to apiary.
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Meet the Bees Guided Apiary Tour and Honey Tasting
Reviews
3 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
We Met the Bees!
Mary92625,Feb 15, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We thoroughly enjoyed our bee tour! Steve was very knowledgeable and friendly. We highly recommend Mission Beekeeping!
Private tour to see bee hives
Kalalama,Dec 5, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My grown daughter and I are both interested in animals and agriculture so this experience was very enjoyable. Steve (owner of Mission Beekeeping) answered all our questions (and we had a lot) and provided us full beekeeping suits to wear which made for memorable pictures. We were lucky because we had a beautiful day to visit the bees on our private tour. I found it easy to make the arrangements and they were very accommodating.
Bucket list experience!! Highly recommend
melstrong79,Nov 11, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Omg this is a bucket list experience!! Such an amazing bee hive tour, get up close to bees, the hives, and honey. Steve was awesome and answered all of our questions, very educational and super fun!!
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