Where to Go: the 7 Best Farm Tours in Ireland

1.Cliffs of Moher walk with local farmer. Clare. Guided. 3.5 hours.

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 90 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $51Our pick

Walk from Doolin to the Cliffs of Moher with local farmers such as Pat, Vincent, Patrick, or Declan. The 3.5-hour hike crosses gravel paths and permitted farmland, with stories, folklore, sea views, and distant sights of the Aran Islands, Loop Head, Dingle, and Connemara. A taxi back to Doolin is included.

“Very unique and authentic experience! Vincent was fun & welcoming - he had many special stories and local details. My husband and I enjoyed every minute- the views were stunning! Great way to experience the cliffs! Highly recommend!”

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2.Visit traditional working sheep farm with sheepdog demo. Galway.

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 75 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $24

Spend about an hour at Killary Sheep Farm in County Galway with farmer Tom, or PJ as he is sometimes called, and watch a trained Border Collie herd sheep. You may see traditional hand shearing, feed bottle-fed lambs, and try bog cutting. Bring your own transport, rain-ready clothing, and time for the scenic drive.

“Excellent demonstration, farmer answered everyone's questions after and people could greet the dog Rex”

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3.Oyster Farm and Tasting Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 33 reviews · 1 hour 15 minutes (approx.) · from $54

Meet oyster farmers Sinead and David at DK Connemara Oysters near Clifden. In about 75 minutes, you’ll see grading, packing, and bag turning, learn how oysters grow from seed to plate, then taste several oysters and try shucking one yourself. The farm sits 15 minutes from Kylemore Abbey, with views toward Connemara National Park.

“What an awesome experience! We learned so much about oyster farming with some beautiful views. The tasting was of course the jewel of the entire experience. The oysters were absolutely delicious and we each got to try about 5-6. Highly recommend! Sinead was the best tour guide! Thank you for a really fun experience!”

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4.Sheepdog herding demo on working sheep farm. Galway. Guided.

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 25 reviews · from $27

Spend 1.5 hours on a working Connemara mountain sheep farm near Leenane. Meet the farmer, watch trained sheepdogs move the flock, try cutting turf with a slean, and see sheep shearing in summer. If lambs are on the farm, you may help bottle-feed them. English guide, outdoor setting, $27 per person.

“Amazing tour, had a lot of fun. ☺️ Would recommend. The dog, Rex was super cute and good at his work, lambs very adorable. Definitely worth the price.”

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5.Connemara Sheep Farm experience & Kylemore Abbey by Lux Limousine

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · 8 hours (approx.)

You’ll travel privately from Galway with guide Derek Spillane through Connemara’s mountains, bogs, fjord, coast, and Gaelic-speaking villages. The day includes Kylemore Abbey, Aughnanure Castle, and a working sheep farm with a sheepdog demonstration. Pickup, an air-conditioned vehicle, and a flexible route make this a strong choice for small groups.

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6.Kildare: Clonfert Farm General Admission Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 5 reviews · from $9Best value

Spend about three hours at Clonfert Farm in County Kildare, where you can meet donkeys, sheep, goats, monkeys, meerkats, and Arctic foxes. Your admission also covers the soft play area, playgrounds, football and astro pitches, zipline, go-karts, bouncy castle, fairy trail, education centre, café, and picnic areas. Adventure golf costs €4 extra.

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $108

Meet at Mungo Murphy’s Seaweed Co. in Ballintleva for a guided shore-foraging walk and abalone farm visit. A marine biologist leads you through edible seaweeds, sea herbs, and sustainable aquaculture, then serves seaweed salads, sashimi abalone, cooked abalone, tea, coffee, and homemade seaweed cookies. Bring wine if you like.

“What an incredible and memorable experience we had foraging on the coast and exploring the only abalone farm in Ireland. We are grateful to have learned so much from passionate experts. Imagine our surprise having a seaweed forward meal, fresh from the sea, prepared by a Marine Biologist! Thank you for hosting us ♥️”

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