Discovering Bees in Volterra
Overview
The proposed innovative activity will allow you to discover the world of bees; fundamental for all of us.
Knowing the role played by these FUNDAMENTAL insects will allow us to appreciate more the world around us, to have a greater respect and care for it.
What's Included
- Honey tasting
Meeting Location
Podere Torricella
65, 56048 Volterra PI, Italy
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
- WALK TO the educational apiary (about 500m)
during the walk it will be possible to observe old agricultural tools in use until the 1970s
- VISIT IN APIARIO
The visit includes:
- Observation of bees in the performance of their duties from inside the house
IN TOTAL SAFETY
- Description of the three castes (queen bee, worker bees and drones)
- The funny and sad story of the drone
- The bee is not just honey: what is produced inside the hive (honey, propolis, pollen, royal jelly)
- Live observation of the beekeeper's work outside the house
RETURN TO THE POINT OF SALE where it will be possible
- Participate in the honey extraction in the laboratory
- Taste freshly extracted honey
- then do the tasting of the products with the possibility of purchasing at Km0
Additional Info
- Service animals allowed
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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Activity code: C-362618P1
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Key West Private Charters customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CET).
- honey tasting.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Discovering Bees in Volterra is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Discovering Bees in Volterra will be included in your confirmation email from Key West Private Charters. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Honey tasting
Additional Info
- Service animals allowed
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
