Private Donegal Tours

Enjoy private guided day tours of Inishowen, Donegal and the North West for small groups (max 7 passengers) with a tour that is tailored to your group’s individual interests.

Start your day with a pick up from your accommodation or cruise ship (Killybegs/Lough Foyle), be chauffeur driven in the comfort of a Mercedes V Class to sights and attractions and return to your base again in the evening.

All tour itineraries are custom built to suit the interests of the tourist, their location and timeframe available. The following are suggested day trip itineraries of Donegal’s Wild Atlantic Way and the Causeway Coast in Northern Ireland.

Please get in touch if you are interested in choosing from one of these itineraries or if you have your own plans in mind.

Inishowen Peninsula

The most Northern point of the Wild Atlantic Way is Malin Head which was also the recent filming location for Star Wars VIII.

The 100 mile drive around the peninsula, (‘Inishowen 100’) offers scenic views of Lough Swilly to the West, including ‘Amazing Grace Country’, Lough Foyle to the East and the majestic Atlantic Ocean to the North, as well as many inland gems along the way.

The Inishowen peninsula is not to be missed on your visit to County Donegal.

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Malin Head, Inishowen, Co. Donegal

An Grianan Aileach, Co. Donegal

Mamore Gap, Inishowen, Co. Donegal

Kinnagoe Bay, Inishowen Peninsula, Co. Donegal

Culdaff Beach, Inishowen Peninsula, Co. Donegal

Main Attractions:

Malin Head
Dunree Military Museum
Mamore Gap
Doagh Famine Village
An Grianan of Aileach

Fanad Peninsula & Sheephaven Bay

Fanad Lighthouse, the gem in the crown of the Fanad Peninsula, overlooks Mulroy Bay to the West, Lough Swilly to the East and the Atlantic Ocean to the North.

Dominated by Muckish Mountain, Sheephaven Bay boasts ancient castles and a panoramic Atlantic Drive. Have your camera ready on this tour as the photo opportunities are endless!

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Fanad Head Lighthouse, Co. Donegal

Ballymastocker Bay, Co. Donegal

Doe Castle, Co. Donegal

Main Attractions:

Fanad Head & Lighthouse
Ballymastocker Bay
Atlantic Drive
Doe Castle
Ramelton Heritage Town

South Donegal

Donegal’s rival to the Cliffs of Moher, Sliabh Liag (or Slieve League), is one of the highest and most spectacular marine cliffs in Europe. Enjoy views of views of the Atlantic Ocean, Donegal Bay and the Sligo Mountains from over 600m high.

Immerse yourself in the traditional Irish culture at Glencolmcille Folk Village and visit the heritage town of Ardara.

A tour of South Donegal is a jam packed day rewarded with experiences and memories to last a lifetime.

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Sliabh Liag, Co. Donegal

Donegal Tweed

Glencolmcille Folk Village, Co Donegal

Killybegs Harbour, Co. Donegal

Glengesh Pass, Co. Donegal

Couple at Sliabh Liag, Co. Donegal

Main Attractions:

Sliabh Liag
Donegal Castle
Glencolmcille Folk Village
Ardara Heritage Town
Glengesh Pass

Donegal Gaeltacht

Irish (or Gaeilge) is the first language of the people in the Donegal Gaeltacht and the Irish cultural traditions are safeguarded. The Donegal Gaelic is unique with the Northern influence on its accent and dialect.

Learn a cúpla focail (a few words) of Irish on board this Gaeltacht tour and have fun practicing with the locals throughout the day.

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Glenveagh Castle and National Park, Co. Donegal

Mount Errigal, Co. Donegal

Gaeltacht

Dunlewey, Co. Donegal

Dunlewey Church

Leo's Tavern, Co. Donegal

Glenveagh Castle and National Park, Co. Donegal

Main Attractions:

Mount Errigal & Dunlewey
Bloody Foreland
Glenveagh National Park
Leo’s Tavern

Inishowen Tour

“I highly recommend booking with Henry if you want to see Donegal. We went on the Inishowen Tour and it was a full day of sightseeing. He is very knowledgeable and accomodating. We never had the feeling of being rushed or having to get on to the next stop. It was actually the opposite. Henry told us to take our time exploring, taking photos etc. It was a relaxing and very enjoyable day. He asked what we had on our bucket list to see (besides the normal stops on the tour) and he made sure we saw everything on it! There is no other way we could have seen as much without Henry taking us. I mentioned my family enjoyed Golf so he also made a stop for us to see the Ballyliffin Golf Club. Donegal has beautiful scenery and the Inishowen Tour is a great way to see it. Hope to see you again Henry for another tour in the future! Thanks for a great day in Donegal!”

Linda (TripAdvisor)

Fun, Flexible, Fantastic

Henry Doohan and other members of Donegal Tour Guide could not have been more welcoming to myself and my family during our visit to Ireland. Always on time, flexible when we needed to make changes in our schedule or number of individuals in our party. Extremely knowledgable of the landscape. I highly recommend utilizing Henry and Donegal Tour Guide.

Dan G (TripAdvisor)

Inishowen Tour

“Henry is amazing. He was professional and very informative. We will definitely be back to see the places we didn’t manage to see this time. I highly recommend his services.”

Janet (Google)

Donegal Tour

Henry is an amazing tour guide. My mom and I had a blast. He is extremely knowledgeable about history and the history of Donegal. The tour was also super exciting and fun. He had great restaurant recommendations and all the sites were magical. I highly recommended doing a tour with Henry. My family plans on visiting him again soon!

Meghan McNulty (TripAdvisor)

Henry Doohan, the best driver/tour guide

Henry picked us up at Donegal airport, drove us 1-1/2 hours to Ballyliffin and back 2 days later. He was on-time, responsive, knowledgeable with a good sense of humor and very pleasant to be with for 2 hours. He showed us points of interest along the way and made the ride very pleasant. We would recommend Henry highly and without reservation for any driving in Ireland whether it is to play golf, visit friends, or special occasions.

W960LTrichardc (TripAdvisor)

Fantastic Tour with Henry

The Tour with Henry has been fantastic. I have seen a lot of the landscape from Donegal. Henry has given me important information of the area from Donegal. I have also Seen the Fanad Light House and this was my highlight on my vacation.Henry is a fantastic Tour Guide with important information and he was very helpful. When I came Back to Donegal i would book again a Tour with Henry.

Klikovits H (TripAdvisor)

Reliable, knowledgeable, and good fun

Henry brought us from Donegal airport. He has been very efficient in communication, was full of knowledge about history and had many interesting stories to tell. The car was spotless and “corona-safe”. He was wearing (as we were) masks throughout the journey. We will definitely book again.

Kai Bielefeld (TripAdvisor)

A Memorable Day in Fanad

This was the first leg of our Ireland visit and we hired Donegal Tour Guide to help us get acquainted with the area and find the remote townland where our ancestors once lived. Henry’s friendliness and expertise made him the right choice for both. He picked us up promptly at our hotel in Donegal Town and transported us comfortably in his minivan. Our day was a delightful combination of the highlights of the Fanad Peninsula Tour and a personalized journey to my great-grandmother’s birthplace on that peninsula.
Henry combined a knowledge of the region’s history and geography with the passion only a local could provide, answering our many questions about modern life in Donegal. Every stop was a highlight, including Rathmullan, with views across Lough Swilly as well as the awe-inspiring vistas at Fanad Lighthouse and Ballymastocker Bay. We enjoyed a waterside lunch complete with Henry’s local recommendations of the alcohol (Kinnegar) and non-alcohol (Football Special) varieties. The afternoon was a very thoughtfully researched trek through our family homeland. Thanks to Henry, who showed us the meaning of Céad Míle Fáilte, our day in Fanad was among the most memorable of our trip.

Brian G (TripAdvisor)

The only way to see Donegal

Our family of four had one of the best experiences we’ve had traveling around Ireland thanks to Henry. We booked Henry for 3 days and each day he gave us a comprehensive and highly enjoyable guide around different regions of Donegal. Henry is funny and extremely knowledgeable and we had such a wonderful time touring the county. We traveled in comfort and got to see views and visit places which simply are not accessible with large coaches or difficult on your own. Simply put, if you want to see Donegal, leave the car at the hotel and get in contact with Henry. Cannot recommend Henry’s private tours highly enough.

Shane C (TripAdvisor)

Amazing South Donegal Tour

Henry was great about making this tour for US. We saw and did things you wouldn’t do on a group your. We went into a local hand-knitters home, had tea and visited. Went to Maghera Beach, stopped at roadside stops for photos. Spent time at Slieve League and Glendesh Pass. Highly recommend doing a private tour w Henry!

Nancy B (TripAdvisor)

Private Donegal Tours

Enjoy private guided day tours of Inishowen, Donegal and the North West for small groups (max 7 passengers) with a tour that is tailored to your group’s individual interests.

Inishowen Peninsula

Main Attractions:

Fanad Peninsula & Sheephaven Bay

Main Attractions:

South Donegal

Main Attractions:

Donegal Gaeltacht

Main Attractions:

Inishowen Tour

Fun, Flexible, Fantastic

Inishowen Tour

Donegal Tour

Henry Doohan, the best driver/tour guide

Fantastic Tour with Henry

Reliable, knowledgeable, and good fun

A Memorable Day in Fanad

The only way to see Donegal

Amazing South Donegal Tour

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