Ireland · DONEGAL TOURS
Donegal gets a fraction of the traffic and has the higher sea cliffs. The 15 below cover the Slieve League boats, the coast roads and the e-bike routes, priced and clear about how far from a town each one leaves you.
Spend about three hours exploring Oakfield Park in County Donegal, then ride its diesel-powered miniature railway to the lower gardens. Walk among walled gardens, ponds, a hedge maze, sculptures, heritage trees, and lakeside paths. The $16.26 mobile ticket includes park admission and the train ride.
“Buffers restaurant was delightful. The park itself is a very peaceful place and well manicured.”
Ride from Roxborough Glebe through Donegal’s coastal roads to Slieve League, Silver Strand, Glencolmcille, and ancient Cloghanmore. Seamus or Nora set you up with a quality e-bike, helmet, vest, pannier, route instructions, and local tips. You choose the pace, with support available if something goes wrong.
“We had the BEST experience! We spent a total of 8 days in Ireland and this tour was by far our favourite day. Incredibly beautiful area and biking through allowed us to take lots of pictures and truly enjoy everything around us. Plus Seamus was absolutely wonderful - quick to respond and went out of his way to make it a great experience! Can’t recommend this enough.”
Join a 1-hour-45-minute guided cruise from Killybegs to Slieve League aboard the Pirate Queen. You’ll pass lighthouses, Fintra Beach, Muckross Head, Teelin Bay, and Carrigan Head before reaching the 1,972-foot cliffs. Expect indoor seating, an upper deck, life jackets, commentary, and possible dolphins, porpoises, seals, or basking sharks.
“Most beautiful day, lucky to have great weather, enjoy dolphins and then the cliffs, superb ride! The Long Island, NY’ers driving the island.”
This 6 to 7-hour Chieftain Tours excursion links Donegal Castle, its Franciscan abbey, Donegal Town, Muckross Head, and Sliabh Liag cliffs. Expect a small-coach journey, local stories from guides such as Kevin, Brian, Joe, or Seamus, and possibly Irish music at a pub lunch stop. Pickup is directly at Killybegs Harbour.
“Fun excursion good use of time Loaded with local information Our guide Seamus was great. Would recommend!”
Spend 6 to 8 hours exploring Inishowen with a private English-speaking guide, stopping at Grianan of Aileach, Fort Dunree, Mamore Gap, Doagh Famine Village, and Malin Head. Pickup is available in Buncrana, Letterkenny, and Donegal Town. Henry and Harry are names associated with the guiding, with storytelling and flexible pacing central to the day.
“Henry was GREAT! He made sure we did all the important things for us and got to see the most beautiful scenery. We got a taste of local culture and it was definitely one of the highlights of our trip to Ireland.”
Join Sharon of Solas Ireland Walks and Hikes for a two-hour walk through an ancient Donegal bog. You’ll explore peatland formation, local myths, an old monastic site, turf cutting, biodiversity, green energy, and wide Wild Atlantic Way views. The group is limited to 12 people, with lunch available for an extra charge.
“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!”
You’ll ride a fat-tyre electric bike from Teac Campbell Guesthouse in Bunbeg with an English-speaking local guide. In three hours, the route combines paved roads, gravel, dirt trails and beach, with stops at Bunbeg Harbour, a famine-era village, Poisoned Glen, Dunlewey Church, the Lough Nacung dam and Bád Eddie. Groups are limited to 10.
“Beautiful ride through stunning scenery and our guide was fantastic! Can't recommend enough, cheers!”
Travel with Connie of Emerald Isle Tour on a private 6 to 8 hour drive around Inishowen. You’ll see Grianan of Aileach, O’Doherty strongholds, Fort Dunree, Mamore Gap, Five Fingers Strand, and Malin Head, with onboard WiFi and pickup anywhere in Donegal.
“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…”
Join Henry of Donegal Tour Guide for a private 6 to 8 hour trip through Glenveagh National Park and Donegal’s Gaeltacht. Expect flexible pickup, scenic mountain and coastal stops, local stories, optional Glenveagh Castle entry, and an optional whiskey tasting at Crolly Distillery.
“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!”
Start at Teac Campbell Guesthouse near Bunbeg Harbour and follow a self-guided e-bike route through Donegal’s coast and countryside. Rory and Sarah provide the bikes, helmet, app, and mechanical support. Expect about three hours of riding, with stops at a famine village, Poisoned Glen, an abandoned church, a dam, and Bád Eddie shipwreck.
“We had so much fun biking the Irish countryside. I’m 57 and in terrible shape, but the electric assistance helped me keep up with my husband. Best day ever!”
Spend 7 to 8 hours exploring South Donegal with a private driver in a luxury car or minibus. Visit Donegal Castle and Abbey, Killybegs fishing port, the huge sea cliffs of Slieve League, and Glencolmcille Folk Village. Joe may be your guide, with pickup available from Donegal hotels and custom plans on request.
“Excellent , amiable, informed and personalized tour geared to our requests. We recommend this tour to anyone interested in scenery and the history of Donegal.”
Join Teresa for a two-hour walk from the Sliabh Liag Cliff Experience and Visitor Centre to the Bunglas and Slieve League viewpoints. Expect local history, folklore, culture, geology, and wide sea views in a small group of no more than 10 people. The walk is in English and costs $30.10 per person.
“Teresa took us on a leisurely walk from the visitor center, all the way to the look out point. She provided lots of history and background along the way. She clearly knows the area and adds context to every vista. By the end of the walk, Teresa felt like an old friend.”
Spend seven to eight hours with Chieftain Tours exploring Derry’s defensive walls, Grianan of Aileach, Burt Castle, and Buncrana’s Swan Park. Guide Ian can tailor the private outing to your interests and pace. Pickup is available from Derry city and hotels in North and West Donegal, with wheelchair-accessible transport by request.
“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!”
Join Teresa at the Slieve League Visitor Centre for a two-hour walk toward one of Donegal’s great cliff viewpoints. Expect a steady uphill stretch, broad views over Donegal Bay toward Sligo, Mayo, and Galway, plus local tales of fairies, mermaids, history, and the people who shaped this coast. Tea or coffee follows the walk.
“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.”
Spend 7 to 8 hours exploring Donegal by luxury car or minibus with an accredited driver-guide such as Joe or Nicola. Visit Fanad Head Lighthouse, Doe Castle, Glenveagh National Park, and Grianan of Aileach, with hotel pickup and a flexible route that can be adjusted to suit your group.
“We had such a fantastic time with Chieftain Tours on our recent trip to Donegal! Even though the weather at the cliffs was wild, wet, and windy, it actually made the whole experience feel even more exciting and memorable (they don't call it the Wild Atlantic Way for nothing_”
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