K
Zachery was informative...
Zachery was informative with some humor thrown in. Tasting was interesting and fun. We bought one of the gins. Highly recommend for something different.
Guided tour « from the bee to the bottle » with tasting - English
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At a glance
- Duration
- 1 hour
- Price from
- $21 / person
- Rating
- 5.0 / 5 · 46 reviews
- Languages
- EN
- Group
- Small group, up to 8
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation
- Meeting point
- Parking spaces with parking meters are available on Boulevard Charest. Indoor parking is available at 685 rue Sainte-Marguerite ($). The Metrobus #800 and #1 and #18 stops are located in front of the store.
- Confirmation
- Instant
Prices checked on Sep 11, 2026Things to do in Quebec City
Description
Welcome to our urban farm! Apikol is an urban agriculture distillery located in downtown Quebec. Guided tours are led by one of the beekeeper and distiller co-owners. You will be fascinated by the world of bees during the observation of bees at work in our hive (4 seasons). Afterward, you will discover how we make our artisanal alcohols from our honey. It all ends with the tasting of our alcohol.
Tour Options
Itinerary
The 60-minute tour includes: • Visit accompanied by a guide (one of the owner) covering the interpretation of the bee, the extraction of honey and its transformation, fermentation, distillation, aging, formulation and bottling. (45 minutes) • Tasting of 3 products, led by one of our experts, including sparkling mead and 2 spirits among our 4, to choose according to your preferences. (Possibility to add others for a small supplement). (Duration: 15 minutes)
Highlights
Alcoholic Beverages
What's included
Included
Alcoholic Beverages
Traveller Ratings
5.0
46 reviews
Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Frequently asked questions
How long does this tour take?
Guided tour « from the bee to the bottle » with tasting - English lasts about 1 hour. The itinerary has 1 stop.
How much does this tour cost?
Prices start at $21 per person for this Quebec City experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
Can I cancel this tour for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Where does the tour start?
The meeting point is Parking spaces with parking meters are available on Boulevard Charest. Indoor parking is available at 685 rue Sainte-Marguerite ($). The Metrobus #800 and #1 and #18 stops are located in front of the store.. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
What languages is this tour offered in?
The experience is available in EN.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 8 participants.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller Specialized infant seats are available
Is the tour wheelchair accessible?
Wheelchair accessible Transportation options are wheelchair accessible All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Reviews(46)
D
A Interesting Tour - Informative + Great Tasting Session
A really interesting experience led by the owner who was really passionate about what the business was trying to achieve. We learnt a lot about bees! And indeed the alcohol was excellent. A very interesting tour - an absolute recommend!
L
Apikol is an excellent...
Apikol is an excellent visit! Zachary gave us an impressive presentation about how are raised in the city. He educated us about how the honey is harvested and used to create excellent beverages. The distillery is spotless! Our tasting was another excellent experience and it was hard to choose just one thing to bring home so we chose more including jars of honey. We recommend this!
Operator response
Merci d'avoir visité notre distillerie. Je suis ravie de voir que vous avez aimé votre expérience. Je vais partager vos bon commentaires à Zakari! Nadine
H
Excellent experience
Excellent experience all around. Outstanding tour and some of the best mead I’ve had
Operator response
Thank you!
L
Fascinating and delicious!!
I absolutely loved this tour and tasting; learned so much about bees and beekeeping as well as all the processes for making alcohol with honey!! Our guide was a perfect teacher, and the tasting inspired me to purchase a bottle of their sparkling mead to bring home. Highly recommend!!
J
Very informative! The...
Very informative! The tastings at the end were great. They even made a mocktail for my daughter which she loved. All and all a great experience! Highly recommend.
Operator response
Je vous remercie pour votre beau commentaire et votre recommandation de notre ferme urbaine pour toute la famille!
P
Very informative and tasty!
Fred was very passionate and clearly takes great pride in his work. He taught us a lot and we really enjoyed the products as well!
Operator response
It was a pleasure to share my passion for bees and alcohol production with you. Thank you!
A
Very interesting tour...
Very interesting tour that explained the honey making & gathering process and how they use the honey to make their meade. The tasting after the tour showcased their tasty & unique products!
Operator response
Thank you for choosing our distillery during your stay in Quebec City.
S
Fabulous intro to...
Fabulous intro to beekeeping and mead making from the kind proprietor! Learned a lot and the whole experience felt very unique and memorable. Education with your booze tasting, what's not to like??
Operator response
It was a pleasure to share our passion of bees and alcohol making with you! Thank you for your visit.
A
Very enjoyable!
Very fun experience getting to taste so many delicious drinks!
Operator response
Thank you!
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