Private Kelly Oysters Harvest Experience

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Private Harvest Tour

2 Hours

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Kelly Oysters Harvest Experience

Discover, Harvest and Enjoy

The Kelly family has been harvesting oysters at low tide, on the rugged shoreline at Kilcolgan for three generations, and the mollusc has played a pivotal role in the lives of the Galway Bay local community for thousands of years. Our unique Harvest Experience is your chance to discover it for yourself, first hand.

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On this tour and come low tide, a member of the Kelly family will take you down to the rugged seashore to our world-renowned oyster beds. You’ll gear up and wade out through the sweet and peaty waters to where our treasure sits – then pick, harvest and enjoy your very own Native Oysters – fresh from the waters of the wild Atlantic.

On the Bay’s 200-year-old pier we’ll treat you to a tasting of freshly-plucked oysters – washed down with a local craft beer and traditional brown bread. Your guide will show you how to open/shuck an oyster – then savour the taste explosion of each fresh oyster against the sea’s dramatic sights and sounds. There’s no better sensory experience.

Tour Details

Duration:

2 Hours

Meeting Point:

Kelly Oysters

Highlights:

  • Guided Tour of Kelly Oyster Farm with third generation oyster farmer
  • Harvest your own Oysters from Galway Bay (with gear)
  • Understand the difference between farmed and wild oysters
  • Tasting at pop-up oyster bar on 200-year-old pier
  • Learn how to expertly shuck an oyster
  • Tasting of local craft beer and traditional brown bread

Availability is limited to coincide with low tide. 

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FAQ’s

  • We offer farm experiences March to October.

  • Transport to our farm is not included in the tour so please arrange your own travel.

  • The farm has parking for 6 cars or 2 small minibuses.

  • The seashore terrain at the farm is rough so it’s important that you have good mobility.

  • Children of all ages are welcome.

  • Be sure to dress for the weather, including suitable footwear for walking on the seashore.

  • No problem! You’ll still enjoy and find our farm experiences fascinating and memorable, learn a lot and fall in love with our location.

  • This is Ireland! So, we run tours during most weather conditions.

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How to Get Here

Kelly Oysters,
Oyster Barn, Tyrone, Kilcolgan,
Co. Galway, H91 43K7

(091) 796 120
9:00 – 4:30 p.m.

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What Our Guests Say

“We would like to thank you again very much for your wonderful guided tour through the oyster fields. You have explained to us the breeding and the enjoyment of the oysters in a charming, competent and extremely nice way. The hours with you were the highlight of our Ireland trip and we still rave about these beautiful hours. Thank you very much and best regards from Hamburg.”

Andrea Scherell, Dr. Arne-Curt Berger, Alexander und Victoria

“Wanted to say thanks again for the tour. It was a high point on our visit. If you get a chance check out my YouTube channel protocooks. I mentioned you on my Instagram which is the same tag. Thanks.”

Frank Proto, USA

“We’ve been scarfing oysters in as many places as we can; Wales, Cornwall and Galicia (a Celtic, Oyster journey) to name a few. Our visit to your farm was amazing; we really learned about terroir and that learning has been a wonderful part of our oyster eating enjoyment, and Celtic journey. Thank you so much for this special experience.”

Gretchen Mohen, USA

“Our family of four (kids aged 10 and 12) thoroughly enjoyed the private tour of Kelly Oysters! It was hands-on, interesting and such a fun adventure when we put on the waders and went into the water. Our tour guide took great care and made sure we were fully fed of oysters along the way. The tasting at the end was gorgeous and thoughtful. Our kids learned how to shuck, and we were happy to try local beer, bread and toppings. Highly recommend visiting if you are anywhere near the area.”

Sarah Downing, USA

“Had an amazing time! Very informative and was able to learn so much about how they handle oysters. So thoughtful on the whole tasting too – absolutely loved the red wine vinegar topping! 10/10 would recommend if you’re looking for a unique experience on a more personal and local level. Also, who doesn’t love oysters with beer?”

Camrie Trautman, USA

Discover, Harvest And Enjoy

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Maximum 6 people

Private Harvest Tour

2 Hours

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