Abalone farm tour and tasting with coastal seaweed walk. Guided. 2 hours

Description

Enjoy a tour of this modern aquaculture farm and a tasting of fresh seafood dishes that makes use of the seafood grown on the farm as well as fresh local ingredients.

Explore the wild and rugged Atlantic coastline along the shores Galway bay during a unique guided tour focused on seaweed and aquaculture. Set out on a coastal shore walk and foraging tour to learn about and taste edible sea weeds and sea herbs. Tour the abalone farm with your knowledgable guide, learning about sustainable aquaculture farming and see the different sea creatures grown in tanks. Visitors also get an opportunity to tray the sea urchin roe when in season and to shuck their own abalone. After this taste several dishes with seafood grown on the farm and include freshly prepared abalone and seaweed dishes to enjoy with a view of Cashla Bay. Visitors are welcome to bring their own bottle of wine to accompany the food, should they want.

Included / Excluded
  • Guided coastal shore foraging walk
  • Guided abalone farm tour
  • Dishes prepared with seafood grown on the farm including seaweed salads, sashimi and cooked abalone.
  • Alcoholic Beverages
  • Please note: Own transport required to tour meet/start point
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Cancellation

Cancellation Cutoff: 1 days

Cancellation Notes: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Operated by:

Ireland Wild Escapes

About operator:

Ireland Wild Escapes is a Galway-based travel operator offering authentic packaged and bespoke tours, activities, and experiences across Ireland, including the Wild Atlantic Way. Based in Letterfrack, County Galway, the team delivers immersive, local-led itineraries that showcase Ireland’s landscapes, culture, and history. They emphasize flexible, bookable experiences across Ireland’s regions, with guides who are deeply connected to local communities. Whether you seek walking tours, cultural experiences, or nature-focused adventures, Ireland Wild Escapes aims to deliver memorable, personalised journeys—from coastal cliffs to hidden villages—through sustainable, customer-focused service and expert itinerary design.

Basic Information
  • Duration: 120 minutes
  • Trip difficulty: Easy
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