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title: Experience in apiculture and DE taste of honey
lang: en
alternate_de: https://guidekin.com/de/portugal/azores/tours/experience-in-apiculture-and-de-taste-of-honey/
type: tour
city: Azores
country: Portugal
price: 45
currency: EUR
price_unit: per_person
availability: bookable
rating: 5
reviews: 106
duration_minutes: 90
free_cancellation: "true"
guidekin_pick: Beekeeping and honey tasting
rank_in_category: 1 of 10 (Food & Wine)
schedule_checked: 2026-09-30
data_updated: 2026-10-12
canonical: https://guidekin.com/portugal/azores/tours/experience-in-apiculture-and-de-taste-of-honey/
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# Experience in apiculture and DE taste of honey

**Guidekin's take:** Try beekeeping in Lagoa on former pasture replanted with native and nectar-producing species. Protective equipment and a tasting of different honeys are included, but private transport is excluded. 5 from 106 reviews at €45 per person for 1h 30m.

In our comparison: #1 of 10 in Food & Wine, by rating weighted by review volume (table below).

## Overview

The Margaridas Apiculture is located in the Lagoa, on an ancient pasture, which has been reconverted into a forest DE native and meliferous species. Today, the farm is inhabited by the Margarida bees who visit the diverse DE flowers and meliferous species that populate this space. Beekeeper Carolina, a passionate lover POR these amazing beings will take visitors on a trip to the Wonderful World of Bees!
The visitor will wear the skin DE a real beekeeper and be surprised by the bees in their busy daily life. We start with a briefing on the biology of the bees, the safety measures, and we continue to the discovery of the hives. At DAhow the hi is organized, what functions bees perform throughout their lives and who knows... You can even find the Queen!
At the end, the Margarida bees give us a DE taste of honey. They will taste the different types DE honey from the Azores.

## Before you book

- Meeting point: Lagoa towards Auga DE Pau: Follow the…
- Starts 10:30: one departure a day
- Food included: see what is included
- Strollers OK: infants accepted
- Children from €35: ages 6 to 12

**Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point

## Key facts

- Price: from €45 per person
- Duration: 1h 30m
- Rating: 5.0/5 from 106 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Free cancellation (see policy below)
- Operator: Apiário Margaridas
- Group: Shared tour
- Start times: 10:30
- Booking: Confirmation within 48 hours, mobile ticket
- Price checked on Viator: 2026-09-30

## Reviews

5.0 from 106 ratings on Guidekin & Tripadvisor.
100% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 106 of 106.

- 5 stars: 106 (100%)
- 4 stars: 0 (0%)
- 3 stars: 0 (0%)
- 2 stars: 0 (0%)
- 1 star: 0 (0%)

### What reviewers say

Reviewers praise the clear teaching, hive visit and honey tasting; some describe initial nerves around the bees.

**Praised:**
- Clear explanations of bee life, hive roles and the local ecosystem
- Close views inside working hives, with chances to hold frames covered in bees
- Tastings of local honey with distinct flavours
- Protective gear and calm guidance that help visitors feel at ease
- Engaging teaching for children as well as adults

**Complaints:**
- No recurring complaints; some visitors describe initial nerves around bees

Written by Guidekin from the 74 most recent English reviews on Tripadvisor (2024-06-12 to 2026-09-25); last checked 2026-10-07.

## What's included

- Equipment DE protection of bees
- DE tasting DE different types of honey from the Apiculture Margaridas

## Not included

- Private transportation

## Schedule

- Runs: Wed, Fri
- Departures: 10:30
- Schedule last checked: 2026-09-30
- These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout.

## Cancellation

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

## Meeting point

Lagoa towards Auga DE Pau: Follow the regional road no1. After passing the Termo DA Lagoa, pay attention to DE wooden plaque with the designation "Apiário Margaridas". At this point, turn left, climb through Canada to the end and then turn right to the parking lot.
Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJE0zI2PEtQwsRESgbu6wBtJ0

Ends: back at the meeting point

## Good to know

- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Booking asks for: dates of birth

## Compared with other Food & Wine

| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **This tour · #1 of 10** | €45 | 1h 30m | 5.0 (106) | shared |
| [Wines and Moonshines of Terceira](/portugal/azores/tours/wines-and-moonshines-of-terceira-48819P16/?format=md) | €139 | 8h | 5.0 (62) | shared |
| [Sete Cidades and Pineapple Plantation Half Day Private Tour](/portugal/azores/tours/sete-cidades-and-pineapple-plantation-half-day-private-tour-484292P4/?format=md) | €160 per group | 3h | 5.0 (50) | private |
| [Azorean volcanic wine tour from Angra do Heroísmo](/portugal/azores/tours/azorean-volcanic-wine-tour-from-angra-do-hero-smo-309439P4/?format=md) | €110 | 5h | 5.0 (38) | shared |

Ranked #1 of 10 in Food & Wine by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €44 to €190, median €110; typical length 4h 30m. 2 of 10 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market.

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