Name: Honey & Mead Tasting Tour
Start: 2025-09-27T10:00:00-05:00
End: 2025-09-27T12:30:00-05:00
Location: Historic Downtown Galena

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This tour was created in partnership with Dry Creek Beekeeping. This tour is perfect for those foodies who want something extra, unique and fun!
Part Food Tour.
Embark on a one-of-a-kind foodie adventure through downtown Galena, where you'll visit three unique culinary spots and enjoy four additional tastings of food and drinks, culminating in a delightful Honey and Mead tasting. This tour offers an exclusive experience—no waiting in lines or making reservations. As you indulge in delicious bites, you’ll also get a behind-the-scenes look at the passionate business owners, restaurateurs, and soda makers who are shaping Galena's vibrant food and beverage scene. Get ready to eat, explore, and savor the flavors of history on this unforgettable tour!
Part Honey/Bee Education.
Embark on a fascinating journey into the world of honey! During this immersive tasting experience, you'll discover how bees craft honey and explore a range of honey profiles—from light to medium to dark. Using a honey flavor wheel and color chart, you'll engage your senses to identify the unique aromas, colors, and flavors of each sample. As you taste, you'll record your impressions, and together we’ll compare and discuss your findings. Plus, enjoy a diverse array of textures, including creamed, crystallized, and honey straight from the comb. It’s an unforgettable exploration of nature’s sweetest creations!
Part Wine Tasting.
Discover the true essence of wine country with an unforgettable tasting experience! Savor a glass of expertly paired Honey Mead, guided by our knowledgeable hosts who will teach you the proper wine-tasting techniques. Learn how the honey perfectly complements the mead’s flavors, and enjoy additional surprise tastings throughout the tour. It’s the perfect way to indulge your senses and deepen your appreciation for wine.
Tours are offered on the last Saturday of every month.
Foodie- $75
Military and First Responder discounts available.
This tour requires a 4 person minimum to run the tour. If we don't meet that, your foodie guide will reach out to you.
Tours can accommodate vegetarians, but cannot accommodate gluten free, dairy free, other allergies or other dietary restrictions.