Oyster Farm Tour and Tasting

Highlights

  • Tour an authentic Irish oyster farm and get to know this traditional practice
  • Taste incredible fresh oysters that are as locally produced as it gets
  • Get hands on and practice shucking your own oysters
£319 per group
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What you'll do

Join us on a fascinating farm tour and see how oysters are grown over a three-year period from seed to plate, then enjoy the taste of Connemara Oysters fresh from the waters of Ballinakill Bay.

Food evokes all our senses – taste, smell, vision and feel, and a tour of the Connemara Oyster farm truly excites all our senses. Smell the fresh, wild Atlantic air. See the farm crew working hard in the water to grow the most perfectly formed oysters.

Shuck your own oyster and take a punt at their weight, again learning more about the work required to create flawless specimens. And, of course, finish your tour with a taste of a beautiful fresh oyster!

The tour lasts approximately one hour, and takes you through the whole process for oyster production, from how the farm brings the oysters from seeds, right through to your plate. It is perfect for anyone interested in Irish culture, tradition, seafood, or just loves Connemara!

As we are situated in a coastal location with stunning views on the Wild Atlantic Way, you can also enjoy taking home the fruits of the farm, with the opportunity to purchase some fresh oysters to bring home with them.

What's included

Included

  • Guided tour of the farm
  • Fresh oyster tasting
  • Friendly, knowledgeable guides
Your local host

Colin and Cathy

Moving to Ireland in 2009, we left the frenetic buzz of big city life behind us, hoping to create a different lifestyle in the countryside. Colin, who is an Irishman, already had the love of the west of Ireland imprinted in his heart, having spent all his childhood summers fishing the many rivers and loughs for its famous wild salmon and trout.

In search of our ‘place’ in this crazy world, we chose the wilds of Connemara on the Wild Atlantic Way to settle and see if it would measure up to our high expectations…and boy does it deliver on that, and much, much more!

Moving to Ireland in 2009, we left the frenetic buzz of big city life behind us, hoping to create a different lifestyle in the countryside. Colin, who is an Irishman, already had the love of the west of Ireland imprinted in his heart, having spent all his childhood summers fishing the many rivers and loughs for its famous wild salmon and trout.

In search of our ‘place’ in this crazy world, we chose the wilds of Connemara on the Wild Atlantic Way to settle and see if it would measure up to our high expectations…and boy does it deliver on that, and much, much more!

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At Not in the Guidebooks, we’re committed to empowering the local communities. We work closely with local people and businesses to ensure they receive a fair percentage of the money you spend. By partnering with local guides and suppliers, we create meaningful, authentic experiences that directly benefit the local community.

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Location

The tour takes place at an oyster farm near Conermara, County Galway, on the West Coast of Ireland, set amongst the beautiful scenery of the Wild Atlantic Way.

Exact directions and a meeting point will be specified on your booking voucher.

FAQs

What if I have allergies?

Please advise us of any allergies.

What do I need to bring?

Warm clothing and rain and wind gear as the weather is very changeable. Weatherproof walking shoes/boots or wellingtons. Sunglasses, water/refreshments, camera and sun block.

What's the minimum age for this tour?

6 years of age.

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