From Hive to Glass: Local Meadery Tour & Wine Tasting

(2 Reviews)
  • From North Station
  • Activity Level: Low
  • Tour Duration: 2 hours

A Sweet & Spirited Escape from Boston

What is Mead?

Mead is a form of wine made by fermenting honey with water, often flavored with fruits, spices, or herbs. This ancient drink offers a sweet, dry, or semi-sweet taste experience.

Discover the ancient art of mead-making on this unique day trip from Boston! Travel by train to one of New England’s premier meaderies, where you’ll enjoy a behind-the-scenes look at the process of turning local honey into delicious craft mead, followed by a guided tasting of a variety of flavors.

What to Expect:

🚆 Round-Trip Commuter Rail Ticket from Boston – Sit back and enjoy a Train ride to the Lowell, MA Station

🚐 Private Shuttle to the Meadery – Upon arrival, our van will take you directly to the meadery for your tasting experience.

🍯 Behind-the-Scenes Meadery Tour – Learn how this ancient beverage is crafted, from sourcing local honey to fermentation and bottling.

🥂 Guided Mead Tasting – Sample a selection of handcrafted meads, ranging from dry and complex to sweet and fruity, while learning about their unique flavors and pairings.

🚐 Return Shuttle & Train to Boston – After a delightful tasting experience, our private shuttle will bring you back to the station for a smooth ride home.

Why You’ll Love This Tour:

✅ Perfect for craft beverage lovers & food enthusiasts
✅ Hassle-free transportation with rail & shuttle included
✅ A unique tasting experience with locally sourced ingredients

Note: If you have any dietary restrictions, please advise us at the time of booking.

What’s Included

  • Weekend Commuter Rail PassValid all weekend on all Commuter Rail Lines
  • Private transportation to/from the stationNo need to find a rideshare, we've got you covered!
  • 45-Minute guided tour of the meadery
  • Mead tasting paired with a cheese & charcuterie board

Local Meadery Tour & Tasting Itinerary

4:10 pm

Arrive at North Station and check to ensure your train is on time.

4:20 pm

Board the Lowell line train until the Lowell Station stop.

5:07 pm

Arrival at Lowell Station, a bus will pick you up.

5:30 pm

Arrival by bus to the meadery.

5:30 - 7:00 pm

Guided tour and tasting

7:05 pm

Board the bus back to the train station.

7:22 pm

Board the train that will take you back to Boston.

8:07 pm

Arrival into Boston’s North Station.

Note: This schedule may vary based on the specific tour time you select. We will also send these details via email with more information on how to get to/from North Station upon booking. Your train ticket will be emailed to you 48 hours in advance of the trip.

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Eileen

Group Traveller

I took the Honeybound Meadery tour over the weekend tour and it was such a lovely time! Pick-up and drop-off went so smoothly, everyone was very friendly and welcoming and the mead and charcuterie were delicious. Would certainly take another tour with this company.

02/10/2025

Kirk

Solo Traveller

The Flats and I enjoyed our Mead Tasting and Tour. Quite an interesting place and people. Cheers!

01/19/2025