Oyster Farm Tours
A tour of DK Connemara Oysters will allow you to experience every part of the farm journey from seed to plate. We run tours every day and if you want a private tour and gourmet dining experience, we will arrange that for you.
Choose from two options
Delicious Oysters, Clear Waters & Spectacular Views
Life Cycle of the Oyster, from Seed to Plate
- Friendly and
Knowledgeable Guides - Suitable for children above 6 years
- Special Family
Group Rates - Farm Tour lasts Approximately 1 hour
Taking a farm tour with us allows you to see where and how we work, and how our beautiful oysters are produced.
We offer tours daily to free independent travellers, groups, families, friends: whatever size your group we will welcome you but please note pre-booking is required. On the tour, which is a brilliant thing to do to amuse the kids (6+) even on a bad weather day, you will tour our farm, and learn about the farming process from seed to plate, you will get to see the team working on the farm whether it be grading, packing, or turning bags in the bay.
Once we have taken you through the whole process, we demonstrate how to shuck an oyster and if you’re feeling adventurous you can shuck your own oyster! The first oyster is an explosion of taste, as your pallet adjusts with the second and third, you will taste the true flavour, which has been described as sweet, having creamy notes with a touch of earthiness.
This is a multi-sensory, authentic experience delivered in a magnificent setting at the foot of the Connemara National Park and 15 minutes’ drive from Kylemore Abbey.
Private Tours
For that special occasion why not book a private tour and enjoy that extra special treatment. The farm is closed to the public and your guests will have the undivided attention of our team. We can offer a bottle of wine, prosecco or Champagne to add to the moment and of course there will be oysters for you to savour and enjoy. The tour is delivered at your pace and can be as interactive as you wish. Shuck your own oyster, learn how to grade an oyster, or simply enjoy the scenery.
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Customers Reviews
A Beautiful and Peaceful Stay!
The Oyster Cottage is located in a beautiful and peaceful place! Far from everything and extremely quiet. Only the friendly oyster farm workers come to work in the morning at 8: 00am but it’s not a problem at all. The…
A Really Great Experience Overall
We had a fantastic time at the farm! It was so informative and fun, and our guides David and Tríona were absolutely brilliant. They were very kind and funny, and tasting the fresh oysters was a great experience! Well worth…
Best Oysters… Ever!
Paul gave us an in depth account of growing oysters and the dedication of the lads in managing the beds to produce the wonderful oysters. It was excellent. The best part was the sampling of the fruit of their labour…
Amazing Tour, A Must Do
Amazing tour, a must do. Very informative with beautiful views. Paul was excellent and answered all our questions with extensive knowledge. David, the owner, joined later and had even more knowledge and stories to add. Even people who don’t enjoy…
Highly Recommend
A great family experience! David who led the tour was engaging and answered all of our questions. You really do learn a lot about every aspect of the oyster lifespan and how they are cultivated. My family loved the tasting…
Informative Interesting and Accessible
What a great way to put down a windy wet day! Caitriona (the guide) has an astounding knowledge of all things oyster, from seedling to table and shares it so easily and pleasantly… No question went unanswered and explanations were…
Relaxed, Informative and Engaging
Spent very enjoyable morning here with Paul and guys working on farm. Relaxed, informative and engaging all through. Our tasting coincided with morning break – good fun with a genuine crew, although the hard work that is part of oyster…