Donegal Tour Routes - Donegal Tour Guide

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.

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

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.

Main Attractions:

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

Approx. Duration: 8 hours

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Glencolmcille Folk Village, Co. Donegal

Sliabh Liag, Co. Donegal

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.

Main Attractions:

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

Approx. Duration: 8 hours

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Fanad Head Lighthouse, Co. Donegal

Ballymastocker Bay, Co. Donegal

Doe Castle, Co. Donegal

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!

Main Attractions:

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

Approx. Duration: 8 hours

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Glenveagh Castle and National Park, Co. Donegal

Mount Errigal, Co. Donegal

Gaeltacht Sign

Dunlewey, Co. Donegal

Glenveagh Castle and National Park, Co. Donegal

Donegal Gaeltacht

Irish (or Gaelic) 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.

Main Attractions:

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

Approx. Duration: 8 hours

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Derry City Walls, Derry - Londonderry

Giants Causeway, Co. Antrim

Causeway Coast, Co. Antrim

Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge, Co. Antrim

Dunluce Castle, Co. Antrim

Causeway Coast

What could be described as an extension to the Wild Atlantic Way, the Causeway Coast in Northern Ireland has become a world famous destination. The drive gets its name from the iconic Giant’s Causeway, Northern Ireland’s first UNESCO Heritage Site. However, there are many more exciting attractions along the way from Derry ~ Londonderry to Belfast. Starting less than 15 minutes from Inishowen, this is a very worthwhile tour from Donegal.

Main Attractions:

Giant’s Causeway
Dunluce Castle
Walls of Derry
Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge
Bushmills Whiskey Distillery
Ballintoy Harbour

Approx. Duration: 8 hours

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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

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South Donegal

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Fanad Peninsula & Sheephaven Bay

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Donegal Gaeltacht

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Causeway Coast

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