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Gastronomic Food Guide
Business Details
Galway Food Tours/Wild AtlanticWay Food Tours, 51 Cuirt Seoige,
Bohermore, Galway
GPS 53.273,-9.0526 ± 20m
T +353 (0) 86 7332885
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Business Contact Sheena Dignam
Experience
Galway Food Tours is a 2 hr 30 mins guided culinary walking tour of Galway.
It gives a great overview of Galway’s passionate people and the beautiful
produce which combine to make Galway one of Ireland’s gourmet jewels.
During the tour you will meet artisan producers and sample their products
with experienced guide, Sheena Dignam, giving you insights into local
favourites and treasured ingredients. Guided tour available in English, French
or Irish.
Pricing & Capacity
€35pp
Tour Operator Rate Yes
FIT Rate Yes
Ad Hoc Group Rate Yes
Tour Series Rate Yes
Group Bookings/B2B Rates Contact As above
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Opening Details & Refreshments
Thursday to Sunday. Flexible for private groups.
Parking, Access/Ability & Special Requirements
Coach parking available. Dress for the weather, comfortable shoes required.
Participants must be able to walk for between 2-3 hrs.
Transport
Bus Éireann & Irish Rail –
Nearest Accommodation Hub
Galway City (immediate vicinity)
Nearest Airport
Knock Airport – 1 hr 20 mins
Experiences Nearby
Galway Atlanaquaria (15 mins walk)
Galway City Museum (immediate vicinity)
Cnoc Suain (30 mins)
The Magic of Inishbofin Eco Island
Business Details
ConnemaraWild Escapes, The Old Rectory, Cleggan, Connemara, Galway
Postcode H71K76
T +353 (0) 95 49052
+353 (0) 86 3771025
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Business ContactCathyWolfe
Experience
Inishbofin Island, off the coast of Connemara, on theWild AtlanticWay, is the
first Irish island to receive an international ecotourism award.
Experience includes
• Day return ferry Cleggan to Inishbofin island
• Tea/coffee & scones
• Walking Maps
• Soup & Sandwich lunch
On a mid-morning sailing, visitors enjoy spectacular land and seascapes en
route to the island, before walking the short distance to the Island Hotel, for
refreshment and short film screening about the fascinating heritage, history
and geology of the place. Time then, to head out with maps to take in the
walk of the scenicWestquarter Loop.
With a selection of looped walks, 2 Green Coast awarded beaches, a dive
centre, an equestrian centre, and bicycle hire, there is plenty to fill a day here,
not to mention the great bird watching and photography opportunities the
island offers. Return ferry 1800hrs.
Duration
7 hrs / Day trip
Pricing & Capacity
€35 pp. No min, Max 60 pax. Advance booking required.
Tour Operator Rate
FIT Rate Yes
Ad Hoc Group Rate Yes
Tour Series Rate Yes
Group Bookings/B2B Rates Contact As above
Opening Details
Available April-end October, 1115hrs Outbound Ferry – 1800hrs return.
Parking, Access/Ability & Special Requirements
Parking in Cleggan Village. Average mobility to board ferry and walk leisurely.
Suitable outdoor clothing & walking shoes advised.
Nearest Accommodation Hub
Clifden (15 mins drive) & Galway City (1 hr 40 mins)
Experiences Nearby
Beach horse riding (10 mins drive)
Connemara National Park (10 mins drive)
Kylemore Abbey (20 mins drive)
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