8 Donegal Tours Worth the Fare

1.Donegal Coast One Day Self-Guided E-Bike Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 66 reviews · 4 to 6 hours (approx.) · from $59Our pick

Self-guided Donegal coast e-bike day to Slieve League, Silver Strand Beach, folk village, megalithic tomb, and Ireland’s 32-county map.

“This was a major highlight of our trip to Ireland. Family of 4 with 2 teenage boys traveling from Oregon. Seamus made it easy to get out and get rolling on the e-bikes. This is a breathtaking part of Ireland w fewer tourists. Delicious lobster rolls along the way! Highly recommend.”

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2.Full-Day Shore Excursion for cruise ships to Killybegs, Donegal

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 54 reviews · 6 to 7 hours (approx.) · from $155

Full-day Killybegs shore trip to Donegal Castle, Abbey, town shopping, Wild Atlantic Way viewpoints, and Sliabh Liag cliffs.

“We had an excellent time on this perfect for cruise passengers excursion! Our guide, Kevin, was very well informed and could even carry a tune! Our driver, Alex, did a masterful job handling the sometimes challenging County Donegal roads. I highly recommend!”

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3.Inishowen Peninsula Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 31 reviews · 6 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $1,069

Private Inishowen Peninsula tour from Donegal with pickup and guide, Wild Atlantic Way stops, and Malin Head views. Up to 7 per group.

“The Day Tour with Henry was the best! He picked me up in the morning at my hotel and the journey began. I am an artist, very visual, and I loved all the sights/sounds/etc of the discovery places he took me to! I also enjoyed all the information he shared throughout the day. In addition to the main spots to see, he even found some art on display for me to visit near Fort Dunree. And, the views at the various scenic places were breathtaking to me. Thank you, Henry!”

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4.Electric Bike Donegal: Must-Do Half-Day Adventure!

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 20 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $58

Ride an e-bike through remote Donegal for 3 hours. Self-guided with an app, helmet included, and stories from famine ruins to shipwrecks.

“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!”

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5.2 Hour Walking Tour in Slieve League Ireland

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $30Best value

A 2-hour guided walk to Slieve League’s sea-cliff viewpoints from the visitor centre, with geology, folklore, and included entry.

“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.”

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6.DAY TOUR: Highlights of Derry and Donegal

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · 7 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $463

Private day tour from Donegal to Derry and Donegal highlights, walking city walls, Grianan of Aileach, Burt Castle, and Swan Park.

“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!”

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7.DONEGAL DAY TOUR: Coast and Castles

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · 7 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $470

Private Donegal day tour with hotel pickup, Fanad Head Lighthouse, Doe Castle, Glenveagh National Park, and Grianan of Aileach.

“Joe led us on a fantastic tour, one of the best guides we have ever had. He was very knowledgeable, entertaining, and funny. Donegal was a charming town., fun to walk. The views of the Atlantic coast were incredible. The visit to the pub was a blast. Joe and his friend played and sang several Irish songs - a real treat! I would highly recommend this tour.”

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8.7 Arches Kayak Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 4 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $108

Kayak Donegal’s Seven Arches from Portsalon with expert guidance, cave stops, a private waterfall beach, and small-group value.

“This was the highlight of our time in Ireland and Naomi, our guide, was outstanding! We saw sights that are only available from the sea. We entered caves, walked the 7 arches of unexpected wonder the whole time being guided and informed by Naomi. They also provided wet suits and all the gear we needed. What an experience. I highly recommend this excursion to anyone who really wants to experience the cliffs and wonders of Ireland!”

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