South Donegal Private Tour

A South Donegal tour is a jam packed day rewarded with experiences and memories to last a lifetime. Immerse yourself in the traditional Irish culture at Glencolmcille Folk Village and visit the heritage town of Ardara.

Enjoy views of views of the Atlantic Ocean, Donegal Bay and the Sligo Mountains from over 600m high at Sliabh Liag sea cliffs.
All South Donegal tours are custom built to suit the interests of the tourist, their location and timeframe available. The following is a suggestion of some of the attractions to include while on a day trip of South Donegal.

Sliabh Liag

Sliabh Liag (Slieve League) translates in English to ‘Mountain of Stones’. This area is home to the highest sea cliffs in Europe, almost three times higher than the Cliffs of Moher in Co. Clare. The journey to the top offers exciting breathtaking views of the Atlantic Ocean, Donegal Bay and the Sligo mountains.

Ardara Heritage Town

Home to the best Donegal tweed makers in the county, Ardara heritage town is a must for any visitor looking for a true authentic Irish experience. This town is the best souvenir shopping spot on your Donegal tour!

Coming mid 2022: Sliabh Liag Distillery tours

Glengesh Pass

Leaving Sliabh Liag, the winding Glengesh Pass links Ardara heritage town and Glencolmcille. The scenic glacial valley is dotted with old cottages and farmsteads.

Glencolmcille Folk Village

Entrance fee not included | Subject to seasonal opening hours
This replica of an Irish village offers a glimpse into daily life as it was in the 1700’s, 1800’s and 1900’s. Travel back in time to see how our ancestors lived in rural Ireland.

Killybegs Fishing Harbour

Killybegs is the largest fishing port in Ireland with some of the most modern fishing vessels to be seen daily. The area originally gets it’s names from the Gaelic ‘Na Cealla Beaga’, meaning ‘small cells’. This relates to the beehive shape cells in a local early monastic settlement.

Muckross Head

Muckross Head is a narrow peninsula nestled against the slopes of a small mountain range. From the Wild Atlantic Way drive, there are breathtaking views of the headland and expansive beach.

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)

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)

Incredible Experience

“My parents booked this tour with Henry and it was breathtaking. The sights and locations were all so beautiful and filled with history. Henry was such an amazing tour guide. He was extremely accommodating, charismatic and informative! I would highly recommend this tour to anyone who wants to spend a day in Donegal.”

lil (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)

Brilliant day

“We spent our honeymoon in Donegal and rounded off the trip with the South Donegal Private Tour. Couldn’t recommend Henry highly enough. We had a fantastic time.
I booked through the chat feature on his website and was pleasantly surprised with the prompt reply. The South Donegal tour takes in miles of perfect scenery with plenty of pitstops including Killybegs, Slieve League Cliffs, Glencolmcille Folk Village and Ardara.
We opted for the additional picnic made up of local food and drinks which I’d highly recommend particularly during restrictions in dining.
If we had travelled with Henry earlier in our stay we would probably have done another day’s tour. The whole experience is very chilled out while taking in as much as possible at a really nice pace. Highly recommended.”

Shane M (TripAdvisor)

Awesome

Donegal is absolutely a hidden gem of Ireland. The scenes of Sliabh Liag Cliffs, Fort Dunree and Malin Head are breathtaking and majestic. Riding on winding roads through lovely fields and magnificent slopes with Henry is an unforgettable experience for us. Henry is an amazing tour guide with intimate knowledge of Donegal’s history, culture, community, and of course stunning spots. First greeting us with a playlist of Vietnamese songs to make us feel at home, he carefully explained the tour in advance. He was also very kind in telling us interesting facts about each place and answering our questions (despite some silly ones 😀 ) about local customs along the way. Thanks for a great trip in Donegal! I will definitely book another tour with Henry if I visit Donegal next time.

Hanh Nguyen (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)

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)

Indispensable

Henry is a godsend to people like us who don’t like to drive on holidays. With public transport almost non-existent on Inishowen, his service is much appreciated. We had a lovely day with him. Would recommend to anybody who prefer scenery to the dashboard on their holidays.

Saumava M (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)

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South Donegal Private Tour

A South Donegal tour is a jam packed day rewarded with experiences and memories to last a lifetime. Immerse yourself in the traditional Irish culture at Glencolmcille Folk Village and visit the heritage town of Ardara.

Sliabh Liag

Ardara Heritage Town

Glengesh Pass

Glencolmcille Folk Village

Killybegs Fishing Harbour

Muckross Head

The only way to see Donegal

Inishowen Tour

Incredible Experience

Amazing South Donegal Tour

Brilliant day

Awesome

Henry Doohan, the best driver/tour guide

Fun, Flexible, Fantastic

Indispensable

Three beautiful days in Donegal

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Private Single Day Tours

Inishowen Peninsula

South Donegal

Donegal Gaeltacht

Fanad Peninsula

Private Multi Day Tours

Delve into Donegal

East, North and West of Ireland

South Donegal Private Tour

A South Donegal tour is a jam packed day rewarded with experiences and memories to last a lifetime. Immerse yourself in the traditional Irish culture at Glencolmcille Folk Village and visit the heritage town of Ardara.

Sliabh Liag

Ardara Heritage Town

Glengesh Pass

Glencolmcille Folk Village

Killybegs Fishing Harbour

Muckross Head

The only way to see Donegal

Inishowen Tour

Incredible Experience

Amazing South Donegal Tour

Brilliant day

Awesome

Henry Doohan, the best driver/tour guide

Fun, Flexible, Fantastic

Indispensable

Three beautiful days in Donegal

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