Private Donegal Tours

Enjoy private guided day tours of Inishowen, Donegal Town and the North West Gaeltacht 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, be chauffeur driven in the comfort of a Mercedes-Benz V-Class MPV 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 time frame available. The following are suggested day trip itineraries of County Donegal, 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 and Inishowen Peninsula Private Tour

Malin Head, Inishowen, Co. Donegal

An Grianan Aileach, Co. Donegal

Doagh Famine Village, Inishowen, Co. Donegal

Mamore Gap, Inishowen, Co. Donegal

Dunree Fort, Inishowen

Malin Head
Grianan of Aileach
Fort Dunree
Mamore Gap
Doagh Famine Village

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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Sliabh Liag Cliffs and Glencolmcille Private Tour

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

Sliabh Liag Cliffs
Glencolmcille Folk Village
Glengesh Pass
Killybegs Fishing Port

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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Glenveagh National Park & Gaeltacht Private Tour

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

Glenveagh National Park
Errigal Mountain
Dunlewey
Donegal’s old railways

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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Fanad Lighthouse & Doe Castle Tour Private Tour

Fanad Head Lighthouse, Co. Donegal

Ballymastocker Bay, Co. Donegal

Doe Castle, Co. Donegal

Fanad Lighthouse
Doe Castle
Rathmullan & Ramelton
Atlantic Drive
Ballymastocker 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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Causeway Coast Private Tour

Mussenden Temple

Derry City Walls, Derry - Londonderry

Giants Causeway, Co. Antrim

Dunluce Castle, Co. Antrim

The Old Bushmills Distillery

Ballintoy Harbour

Walls of Derry
Dunluce Castle
Giant’s Causeway
Mussenden Temple
Bushmills Distillery

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.

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Great Experience

We wanted to visit Ireland and see where my Wife’s ancestors came from. She had done some research and had limited information about them, While we wanted to see the highlights, we let Henry know we were most interested in chasing down information about her ancestors and visiting the remote towns in Donegal where they had lived about 100 years ago. We sent him the information and he prepared the perfect itinerary for us. In addition to showing us a few highlights in the area, he worked his way though a couple of cemeteries with us in Clonmany and found her Great Grandfather’s grave site. He also helped us find his old abandoned home along a near impassible dirt road in Shamdrin. He understood us and was completely flexible in making changes in the daily plan on the fly as we learned more about her ancestors along the way. Most importantly he was a pleasant, engaging and knowledgeable companion. At the end of our two days, we felt we were leaving a friend. We will likely go back to Ireland and we will look forward to connecting with Henry again.

FLYFISHER1313 (TripAdvisor)

South Donegal Tour

Henry took us on a private tour. We went to Donegal Castle and Slieve League Cliffs. We stopped in a local shop and the employee showed us how they make the Irish Tweed.
We also stopped along the way for photo opportunites and for lunch. I would highly recommend Henry as your tour guide. He went above and beyond to show us a good time. We never felt rushed in any of the places we visited. He is very knowledgeable and we learned a lot about the area. Henry even dropped us off at the Shopping Center at the end of the tour as we had time before our bus was departing. I hope our paths cross again Henry. Thank you again! Linda and Kaitlyn

Linda (TripAdvisor)

A fascinating trip to remember for a lifetime

“The tour itself was a very immersive experience. The tour guide was a lovely gent who drove smoothly and explained the journey very well beforehand in which we understood and knew what was to be expected for the day. Everything was hassle-free and comfortable.
100% would recommend to anyone who stays in an Airbnb or if transportation would be a problem as they offer collect and drop off services”

Boris Yu (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)

Transportation During Difficult Time

My wife and I booked Henry to take us from our wedding venue in Rathmullan to our mini-moon in Ballyliffin. He as there promptly and helped us load the car on a drizzly day. The night before, we had to adjust our plans, adding a stop at a hospital in Derry so that my wife could visit her ailing grandfather. Henry made the adjustment without issue and waited patiently in the car during the visit. My wife’s grandfather passed away that afternoon. Late that night, I sent Henry a text asking if he could pick us up early so that she could be with her family. He responded promptly and was there exactly when he said he would be the following day, then drove us safely to Derry through terrible conditions.

The long and short of it is that if you are looking for someone that is kind, compassionate, and professional. You won’t find anyone better than Henry. If you want a comfortable ride with a driver that knows and loves the region, Henry’s your man.

Even during our short and emotional trip I was impressed by his knowledge and ability to tell a story. He shared tidbits of information about places we’d both been, that neither of us knew. We can’t wait to book him again for a full tour experience.

Tony C (TripAdvisor)

Three beautiful days in Donegal

“We booked three tours from Henry (Inishowen, Fanad and South Donegal). During these days we saw a lot of beautiful places. Henry is a knowing guide and nice and pleasant person. His car is very comfortable and cozy. Henry adjusts to the client’s tastes. Thanks to him we not only saw a lot of interesting places, but also had a good rest.”

Саша М (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)

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)

Excellent tour! Recommended.

“What a great experience! Highly recommended. Henry arrived on the minute and collected us at our hotel. His vehicle is clean, super comfortable and cool (it was a very hot day). Setting out on our tour, Henry made sure we were comfortable, asked if we had any requests and off we went. I appreciated him going off the beaten path sometimes to show us beautiful, breathtaking sights like Malin Beg. He has an excellent knowledge of Donegal, the community and the culture, and shared that throughout. Henry had arranged a great picnic lunch for us as well which we enjoyed at Sliabh Liag. We will definitely be booking a future tour with Henry. Thank you!”

Bromero66 (TripAdvisor)

Donegal Gaeltacht Customised Tour

We took a special tour to the Donegal Gaeltacht. Henry was brilliant. He understood exactly the kind of tour we wanted from the brief phone conversation and scheduling. He customised our tour to meet our particular desires. He took us to see Croc an Dúin, Cill Mhic Réanáin, An Ráith, An Fál Carrach, Cloich Cheann Fhaola, Gaoth Dobhair, Dún Lúiche, and many other exciting off-tourist and hidden locations. He also hooked us up with new friends, facebook friends, internationally famous Donegal people and na seanachaí. We highly recommend Henry Doohan and Donegal Tour Guide for any exploration of Co. Donegal.

Saoirse Ni C (TripAdvisor)

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Private Donegal Tours

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

Malin Head and Inishowen Peninsula Private Tour

Sliabh Liag Cliffs and Glencolmcille Private Tour

Glenveagh National Park & Gaeltacht Private Tour

Fanad Lighthouse & Doe Castle Tour Private Tour

Causeway Coast Private Tour

Great Experience

South Donegal Tour

A fascinating trip to remember for a lifetime

Inishowen Tour

Transportation During Difficult Time

Three beautiful days in Donegal

The only way to see Donegal

A Memorable Day in Fanad

Excellent tour! Recommended.

Donegal Gaeltacht Customised Tour

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