BEE TOURS
Suit up.
Meet the bees.
See the magic.
Get up close with thousands of honey bees and explore an active beehive alongside expert beekeeper Stephen Burney, co-owner of Hudson Hives.
🐝 Family Friendly Ages 6+
🍯 Honey Tasting Included
📍 Hudson, Massachusetts
🌱 Free Pollinator Planting
WHAT TO EXPECT
A hands-on hive experience you'll never forget.
Our guided 1-1/2 - 2 hour tours are designed for curious minds and nature lovers of all ages.
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Wear a beekeeper suit and protective gear
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Open a real, living beehive
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Learn how honey bees live and work
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Taste, raw, local honey straight from the hive
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Ask all your bee questions!
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10% coupon to spend at our retail store
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Free polliantor planting at our retail store
FAMILIES
Fun and educational for kids 6 & up
NATURE LOVERS
Connect with pollinators & the environment
GROUPS & TEAMS
Great for team building, clubs & organizations
STUDENTS
Educational
&
hands on
GIFT GIVERS
Give the gift of a beehive experience
BEE TOUR DETAILS
DURATION
Approximately 1-1/2 - 2 Hours
GROUP SIZE
🐝 Tours are limited to 12 guests and often sell out. Reserve early.
Private Tour
🐝 Bringing a team building event, school, scout, homeschool, or youth group? Contact us for private tour availability.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Can I participate if I'm allergic to bees?
No, unfortunately you cannot.
What should I wear?
Long pants such as jeans, sturdy shoes/boots, pants tucked into socks (no yoga pants)
Can kids participate?
Yes 6 & up
SEASON
April through August
PRICING
$45 Adults 18 & Up
$35 Youth 6-17
Select your Bee Tour date below and click "More Information" to reserve your spot.
What if it rains or is cold out?
Tours may be postponed due to heavy rain or temperatures below 50°F. (bees don't like rain or cold) Guests will be notified and offered a rescheduled date.
What if I'm intereseted in a private tour?
We offer private tours to groups 10 & up. Contact us at hudsonmahives@gmail.com
Will I get to sample honey?
Absolutely! Honey tasting is included with your tour. Following your tour, you're invited to visit our Hudson retail store for additional honey tastings, a free pollinator plant, and a 10% shopping coupon.
Make a Day of It in Downtown Hudson
Following the event, you can visit our retail store, and our amazing downtown filled with local boutiques, restaurants, breweries, speak easy ice cream shop, bike trail, kids splash park and more! To find out what's happening in Hudson click here.
★★★★★Guest Review
"What a great experience. Jen & Steve are great and compliment each other perfectly. Brought my sister the "beekeeper experience" for her birthday and it was fun and informative. Definitely recommend!!"