Private Oyster Farm tour & tasting. Mayo. Guided
Private Oyster Farm tour & tasting. Mayo. Guided
Experience hands-on oyster farming tour, shucking, and tasting with a local expert on Clew Bay's Atlantic shore. Enjoy authentic, family-friendly fun and discover the journey from sea to table. Min 2 Max 10. Wed-Sun. April-Oct
Duration
1.30 Hours
Details
Immerse yourself in the authentic tradition of Irish aquaculture with our fascinating oyster farm tour, set on the stunning shores of Clew Bay in County Mayo. Guided by Padraic, a passionate oyster farmer with over 30 years of expertise, you’ll discover the secrets of sustainable oyster cultivation, from nurturing seed to harvesting Grade A oysters.
Padraic farms both the Rock oyster (crassostrea gigas), which has an excellent meat content, having a balance of both a sweet and tender taste, as well as the Native oyster (Ostrea edulis), with its smooth, buttery rich flavour – a firm favourite with gourmet chefs and foodies alike. Come taste for yourself!
Enjoy a hands-on visit along the picturesque foreshore of a family-run farm, where you can hand-pick your own oysters straight from the trestles. Learn the art of oyster shucking and cooking, and indulge in a memorable oyster tasting and pairing session, savoring six fresh or grilled oysters. This friendly and engaging experience is perfect for families, couples, small groups, and seafood enthusiasts eager to connect with local heritage and Ireland’s Wild Atlantic Way.
We also have a visitor centre and cafe onsite for hot & cold beverages, wine & locally brewed Mescan beer, as well as light meals and delicious seafood dishes. Extra Oysters, steamed mussels, seafood chowder and smoked salmon can also be purchased.
Itinerary
- Enjoy a guided tour of a working oyster farm
- Learn about the tradition and practice of oyster cultivation
- Pick your own oysters (6 per person)
- Oyster shucking lesson
- Fresh oyster tasting experience
Meet Point
Included
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Guided tour of a working oyster farm
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Instruction on the tradition and practice of oyster cultivation
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Pick your own oysters (6 per person)
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Oyster shucking lesson
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Fresh oyster tasting experience
Know before you go:
- Minimum 2 and maximum 10 people per tour. Children under 8 years are free.
- Advance booking required. Tours run Wednesday to Sunday and bank holidays at 12 noon. Tours subject to minimum numbers.
- What to bring:
- Warm clothing and rain and wind gear as weather is very changeable. Weatherproof walking shoes/boots or wellingtons.
- Sun glasses, water/refreshments, camera and sun block.
- What to wear: Warm and rain clothing as weather is very unpredictable.
- Medical conditions: Please advise us of any allergies before tasting any products.
- Safety:. It is strongly recommended to wear a life jacket on or close to water (life jackets are not provided on this tour).
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