The Ugly Oyster Co. provides the ultimate all-inclusive tour experience that blends local history, knowledge and round-trip transportation with unrivaled access to the area’s top breweries, cideries, vineyards and distilleries.
The Marsh Muds & Suds Tour, starting in Chincoteague, VA, brings you the best of the Eastern Shore! Explore Chatham Vineyards, Black Narrows Brewing Company, Cape Charles Brewing Company, Buskey Cider on the Bay and Cape Charles Distillery and sample up to 15 different craft beverages over 5 stops!
Samples @ Chatham Vineyards
Samples @ Cape Charles Brewing Co.
Samples @ Black Narrows Brewing Co.
Comfortable round-trip transportation
Interactive lessons on local culture
Looking for a unique way to celebrate a birthday, corporate event, bachelor/bachelorette party, etc? We’re happy to customize PRIVATE tours for every occasion! Contact us to get started on building an exclusive experience around the best of what the Shore has to offer…
Hillary is an ESVA native with a love of storytelling. Born and raised on Chincoteague, Virginia, she has a long-standing appreciation for the Eastern Shore where dinner is served shucked and time is told by the tides. Her favorite pastimes include front porch sittin’ and eating Pico Taqueria…
Born and raised in the DC area, Caylah studied Cultural Anthropology at Georgetown University and developed a deep fascination with cultural knowledge and how we present and preserve our collective stories. She went on to teach high school math in DC, where she also became an advocate for food access. An educator at heart, she hopes to invest strangers in the unique flavors of the Eastern Shore by carefully crafting the narratives of the agricultural work being done by local partners.
It’s exhausting being in charge…
We are located in Chincoteague, Virginia. We utilize a town public parking lot as a meet-up location for our tours.
You must be 21 or older and show proper identification in order to participate in our tour, even if you’ve purchased a non-drinker ticket.
Everything but the alcohol!
Unfortunately, Fido will have to sit this one out... it’s an insurance thing. Photos always welcome, tho!
Bring your ID, your smiles, and a willingness to learn! We also suggest packing a water bottle and sunscreen.
Sure! As long as it’s water…
We are unable to offer a refund if you cancel a tour less than 24-hours prior but tickets are always transferable! Our refund policy is as follows:
1 week or more: Full Refund
Less than 7 days: 50% Refund
Less than 24 hours: Non-refundable
Of course! Generally, we suggest private tours for corporate events, bachelor/bachelorette parties, and other groups of over 5 guests. Give us a call to chat about details and specifics.
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Chincoteague, Virginia