Ireland · DONEGAL TOURS
A shortlist you could hand a friend at the airport: 15 donegal tours worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.
Explore Donegal’s Oakfield Park with garden walks, a 4.5km miniature railway, lakes, maze, woodland trails, and free cancellation.
“Buffers restaurant was delightful. The park itself is a very peaceful place and well manicured.”
Cycle Donegal’s wild coast by e-bike, from Slieve League cliffs to Silver Strand, with a flexible route, local support, and excellent value.
“It was a great day trip -Silver Strand Beach, Glencolmcille, Sliebh Lieg. The scenery was spectacular. I didn’t get the name of the assistant but she was very helpful and got us off to a great start. The bikes were great quality at a very reasonable price. I would recommend this trip.”
Cruise from Killybegs to Slieve League’s towering sea cliffs, with Donegal views, caves, waterfalls, wildlife, and an informative crew.
“The trip was wonderful. Would not have been able to see the cliffs in a way we could appreciate their grandeur. The young woman who handed out the drinks is a great employee. Really appreciated the blankets going out to the cliffs.”
Explore Donegal from Killybegs with a castle, abbey ruins, free time, Wild Atlantic Way scenery, and the towering Slieve League cliffs.
“Fun excursion good use of time Loaded with local information Our guide Seamus was great. Would recommend!”
Explore Donegal’s Inishowen Peninsula with a private guide, from Grianan of Aileach and Fort Dunree to Malin Head and Doagh Famine Village.
“The Day Tour with Henry was the best! He picked me up in the morning at my hotel and the journey began. I am an artist, very visual, and I loved all the sights/sounds/etc of the discovery places he took me to! I also enjoyed all the information he shared throughout the day. In addition to the main spots to see, he even found some art on display for me to visit near Fort Dunree. And, the views at the various scenic places were breathtaking to me. Thank you, Henry!”
Walk an ancient Donegal bog with a local guide, learning about turf cutting, legends, wildlife, climate, and Wild Atlantic Way views.
“I highly recommend taking the Bog Tour. Sharon shares wisdom, information and lore in a chatty and approachable manner. Plus you get to hike in a BOG! I was lucky to have Sharon to myself and relatively good weather. We met up with one of her neighbors out working in the big so got to see how the bog places a role in the daily lives of people still. It is a unique experience that I thoroughly enjoyed!”
Ride Donegal’s coast, lakes, abandoned village, Poisoned Glen, and Bád Eddie on a small-group electric bike tour from Bunbeg.
“Terrific experience (even in the rain!) Our guide was very friendly, knowledgeable and attentive to safety. The bikes were in great condition and E powered which was great on the hills. Definitely an A+ experience.”
Explore Inishowen’s forts, castles, beaches, Malin Head, and coastal defenses on a private Donegal day tour with pickup.
“It was a rainy day to begin with...and we had not received any contact from the tour guide prior. We had a port of call delay that we communicated to the tour company, with a new pickup time of 10 am. No change to the itinerary was suggested. Connie (owner and driver) didn't arrive until 10:45 am. She apologized for being late. She said she couldn't find our number on WhatsApp to inform us. After 45 min waiting in the rain, one member from our group went back to the cruise ship. We had to walk the distance past the security gates because Connie forgot to register with the Harbour…”
Explore Glenveagh, Errigal, the Poisoned Glen, Crolly Distillery, and Donegal’s Gaeltacht on a private full-day tour.
“Amazing tour! Probably the best part of our trip to Ireland. Henry was such a lovely person to spend the day with and his personal connection to the area added to the experience. We can't wait to go back!”
Ride a fat-tire e-bike through Donegal’s Poison Glen, famine village, dam, and Bád Eddie shipwreck on a self-guided half-day tour.
“We absolutely loved our 3.5 hour bike ride in Donegal! Rory, our host, was very friendly and patient with explaining how the e-bikes worked, as none of us had ridden one before. The map was easy to follow and the scenery was incredibly beautiful! This was the most exciting and memorable activity we did during our 10-day Ireland visit, and the memory of the beauty and adventure will last for a long, long time. I think we all want our own e-bikes now! This was so much fun!”
Review of a private South Donegal day tour with Slieve League, Donegal Castle, Killybegs, Glencolmcille, and hotel pickup.
“Excellent , amiable, informed and personalized tour geared to our requests. We recommend this tour to anyone interested in scenery and the history of Donegal.”
Walk Ireland’s Slieve League cliffs with Teresa on a small, two-hour tour covering Bunglas views, local folklore, geology, and coastal history.
“Excellent walk. Teresa was such a delightful tour guide. She’s very knowledgeable of Slieve League. The walk was breathtaking so beautiful.”
Review of Chieftain Tours’ private Derry and Donegal day trip, with ancient forts, city walls, flexible pickup, and practical booking advice.
“We had a fabulous day with Ian! He shared personal stories and showed us some beautiful sites in and around Donegal. Because the tour was private, Ian tailored the tour to our preferences and allowed us time to enjoy the day at our own pace. Highly recommend taking time to see this part of Ireland!”
Walk to Slieve League with Teresa for cliff views, Donegal folklore, local history, tea, and a friendly two-hour guided outing.
“Excellent walk with Teresa to Slieve League. Interesting local information from 6th century, World War II, fairy and mermaids, Local stories and people. Would highly recommend.”
Explore Fanad Lighthouse, Doe Castle, Glenveagh, and Grianan of Aileach on a private, flexible Donegal day tour with local guides.
“Joe led us on a fantastic tour, one of the best guides we have ever had. He was very knowledgeable, entertaining, and funny. Donegal was a charming town., fun to walk. The views of the Atlantic coast were incredible. The visit to the pub was a blast. Joe and his friend played and sang several Irish songs - a real treat! I would highly recommend this tour.”
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