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

4 Reviews 5.00 out of 5 stars Based on 4 reviews collected by City Boat Tours and TripAdvisor | Recommended by 100% of reviewers | Galway, Ireland

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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.

What's Included

  • Guided abalone farm tour
  • Dishes prepared with seafood grown on the farm including seaweed salads, sashimi and cooked abalone.
  • Guided coastal shore foraging walk
  • Alcoholic Beverages
  • Please note: Own transport required to tour meet/start point
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Ballintleva
Co. Galway, H91 X938, Ireland

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Mungo Murphy's Seaweed Co.

Explore the wild and rugged Atlantic coastline in Connemara, County Galway 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. Visit the abalone farm, 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 freshly prepared with seafood grown on the farm which include delicious seaweed salads, sashimi abalone and cooked abalone,followed by tea or coffee and home-made seaweed cookies. Visitors are welcome to bring their own bottle of wine to accompany the food, should they want.
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  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Abalone farm tour and tasting with coastal seaweed walk. Guided. 2 hours?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (IST). Read more Apr 2025

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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers

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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (IST).
  • This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

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