Blue Bee Cider 1-Hour Tour and Tasting

Overview

Discover the story of Blue Bee Cider with a one-hour tour and tasting. Learn how we became Virginia’s first urban cidery and create artisan cider in a historic revitalized stables complex from the 1940s. Meet the Blue Bee staff, get a behind-the-scenes look at our unique property, and experience our hard ciders in a guided tasting.

City: Richmond

Mon 23 Dec

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Starting at $16.58

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Mon 23 Dec

Starting at $16.58

Make a reservation

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What's Included

Tasting included

Licensed tour guide

Additional Info

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Wheelchair accessible
Please note that the tour will take place both inside and outside, and in both temperature-controlled and non-controlled areas
Please notify Blue Bee Cider if you have any accessibility needs
Children ages 5 and under: Free
Certified service dogs are allowed on the tours
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Face masks provided for travellers
Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Regularly sanitised high-traffic areas
Gear/equipment sanitised between use
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitised
Guides required to regularly wash hands
Regular temperature checks for staff
Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Reviews (31)

Linda F

Apr 2022

A friend and I booked the Blue Bee Cidery Tour and tasting for a fun afternoon in Richmond, and we had a fantastic time! Linda taught us some facts about the cider making process in the facility tour, and then led a tasting of about 8 different cider samples. My favorite was the blackberry ginger. We then sat outside and had grilled cheese sandwiches from Truckle (cheese shop) which is also in the building. I had their pimento and Virginia ham grilled cheese, and it was scrumptious. We get a lot of great pimento cheese here in North Carolina, but this was truly exceptional! We ended up sitting in the Blue Bee's outdoor seating area ( they have seating areas inside and out) for a couple of hours, enjoying the lovely ambience and music. All of the staff there was friendly and attentive. It's a beautiful location, and the cider and food was fantastic. Highly recommend!

InLifeCreate74

Apr 2022

We would return in a heartbeat after the experience at Blue Bee. Julia was an amazing tour guide through the cidery. Her wealth of knowledge, passion and joy was seen throughout the time at Blue Bee. She was able to help us connect what we saw during the tour with what we were tasting. This gem of a place is something to take in. If you don't have time for a tour I recommend making time for the cider and cheese shop.

Response from Host

Apr 2022

We can't wait to see you again! Julia is definitely one of our stars; we're a small but fervent team, and we love to share our spirit with visitors. Thank you so much for joining us. Cheers!

Kelly_A

Mar 2022

Julia was an amazing tour guide with a wealth of information. She was passionate about Blue Bee Cider and willing to answer any questions we had. The cider tasting at the end of the tour gave us the chance to experience the results of various batches of cider, which tied in to the stories Julia shared. I would recommend visiting the cidery for either a tour or just the experience of their cider and cheese shop. Don't pass up this gem.

Response from Host

Apr 2022

Thank you so much for this lovely review! We really appreciate you spending time with us, and we're delighted that you enjoyed your experience. We hope our passion shines through everything we do. Come back soon!