Ireland · DONEGAL TOURS
The 15 best donegal tours you can book right now, with what each costs, how long it runs and who it suits. Number one is top for a reason; start there.
Oakfield Park in Donegal: stroll the gardens and ride a 4.5km miniature train to the lower grounds, all on a day pass.
“Buffers restaurant was delightful. The park itself is a very peaceful place and well manicured.”
Self-guided Donegal e-bike loop with turn-by-turn routes to Slieve League, Silver Strand, and Glencolmcille, plus hill-assist help.
“Out of the world experience cycling to slieve League and around Donegal coastline with e-bikes. Not at all tiring even after a 50+ km ride with such amazing bikes. The walk assist feature is incredible and helps a lot along steep hills.. Also, special thanks to Seamus for guiding us so well for the route and providing enough time and best info to have heart-fulfilling tour. PS. He is such a nice person that he came in his car to pick us up while we were lost finding his e-bike center - this tour is a MUST!!!!!”
Guided 1h45 cruise from Killybegs to Slieve League Cliffs, with lighthouse views, caves and waterfalls, and dolphin chances.
“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.”
Killybegs to County Donegal: Donegal Castle, Abbey ruins, tweed shopping, Wild Atlantic Way headlands, and Slieve League cliffs.
“Absolutely excellent Jo and Brian were fantastic hosts. We had a fabulous day. Saw lots had fun. Highly recommended !”
Private Inishowen Peninsula tour from Donegal with Malin Head, dunes, hillfort views, and seaside towns. Pickup and bottled water included.
“Harry was so perfect! Wealth of information and a great conversationalist. He felt like family. Can highly recommend him for any trip.”
Bog Safari Hike in Donegal, Ireland: a guided peatland walk on the Wild Atlantic Way with only 12 people and panoramic 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!”
Half-day Donegal e-bike ride from Bunbeg Harbour to Poisoned Glen, famine cottages, loughs dam crossing, and Bád Eddie shipwreck.
“We rode on paved roads, dirt/gravel trails and beach area. Stops included views of the lake, an abandoned village, old church, waterfall and ocean beachside.”
Private Inishowen day tour with a local guide, ring forts, castles, Fort Dunree bunkers, onboard WiFi, and Malin Head views.
“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…”
Private Donegal Gaeltacht tour with Henry: Glenveagh, Errigal, Poisoned Glen, Crolly distillery, and Bloody Foreland coast views.
“Wow! Our one day tour with Henry was exceptional. Our family of four were treated to a fun, informative, and safe tour in Henry's lovely van. We were treated to amazing views, easy pick up and drop off's for a delicious lunch (Henry's suggestion of restaurants was spot on!) and we got amazing photographs to remember the day. I cannot recommend Henry enough, we will treasure our memories of our tour through beautiful Donegal!”
Self-guided e-bike from Bunbeg Harbour past famine-era cottages, Poison Glen viewpoints, and a 1977 shipwreck, with helmets and support.
“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!”
Private driver day tour of South Donegal, hitting Donegal Town, Killybegs, Slieve League, and Glencolmcille with comfort and real stories.
“Excellent , amiable, informed and personalized tour geared to our requests. We recommend this tour to anyone interested in scenery and the history of Donegal.”
2-hour guided walk at Slieve League, Donegal, with tickets included. Learn folklore, geology, and cliff views with guide Teresa.
“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.”
A private day tour linking Derry’s walls and Peace Bridge with Donegal’s hilltop ruins, plus Buncrana’s Swan Park and river views.
“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 Slieve League’s cliffs with Teresa, hear folklore and history, enjoy Donegal Bay views, and finish with tea or coffee at Sliabh Liag.
“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.”
A private Donegal day tour hitting Fanad Head Lighthouse, Doe Castle, Glenveagh, and Grianan Aileach, with pickup and flexible stops.
“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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