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Inishowen Peninsula Tour

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Donegal, Ireland

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6 to 8 hours (approx.)
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Offered in: English

Overview

At the top of Northeast Donegal is Inishowen, Ireland's largest peninsula. On this Wild Atlantic Way tour, I'll show you around part of the peninsula's 100-mile coastal drive known as the 'Inishowen 100'. On your journey, you'll see the glacial fjord, Lough Swilly, which inspired the hymn 'Amazing Grace'. You'll learn the ancient secrets of Grianan of Aileach ring fort, seat of power of the chieftains of Ulster. I'll recount the tragedy of the SS Laurentic and its undiscovered gold near Fort Dunree. You'll travel through the nerve-racking Mamore Gap and defy physics on the 'Magic Road'. A visit to Doagh Famine Village will have you step back in time, hearing how life used to be in the area. Your day culminates in a galaxy far, far away by reaching Malin Head, Ireland's most Northerly point and the filming location of Star Wars: Episode VIII - The Last Jedi. The tour is in a fun, relaxed manner, with plenty of jokes, tall tales and the odd song too!

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  • Bottled water
  • Private transportation
  • Guiding
  • Lunch
  • Gratuities
  • Doagh Famine Village admission
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Pick up is available from accommodation in and around Buncrana, Letterkenny and Donegal Town. If pickup is required from a different location, please get in touch for a customised quote.

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Grianan Of Aileach

Grianan of Aileach is an ancient stone hillfort perched high above Lough Swilly, offering sweeping panoramic views across Donegal, Derry, and Tyrone. Steeped in myth and history, it was once a royal stronghold of the Kings of Aileach and a powerful symbol of early Gaelic Ireland.
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20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Buncrana

Buncrana is a charming seaside town on the shores of Lough Swilly, known for its scenic walks, sandy beaches, and relaxed atmosphere. It’s a great place to pause, enjoy coastal views, and experience everyday life in Inishowen. Ancestral home of former Speaker of the US House of Representatives Tip O'Neill
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Fort Dunree Military Museum

Located on the West side of the Inishowen peninsula, the scenic drive to Fort Dunree alone is as breathtaking as the view from the fort. Historically a coastal defence fortification, Fort Dunree is now a military museum with many restored guns as well as exhibitions about the area's birds, marine life and coastal vegetation. (Museum entrance additional cost not included)
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45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Mamore Gap

Mamore Gap is a steep, narrow road along the Urris Hills. A viewing point at the top offers panoramic views of the Atlantic Ocean and surrounding countryside. There are holy relics to be found including a holy well devoted to Saint Eigne as well as a ‘Magic Road' or ‘Gravity Hill'.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Doagh Famine village

Experience how families and communities lived in the original thatched cottages in rural Ireland. The guided tour also include an Eviction Scene, Orange Hall, Republican Safe House and Irish Wake House.
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1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Knockamany (pass by)

Views of the reputed highest sand dunes in Europe
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Malin Head

A visit to Malin Head, Ireland's most northerly point, is a real buckret-lister. Go where the larger coaches can't - right to 'Banba's Crown', the northernmost tip. Experience the unique rugged landscape that was the filming location of the recent ‘Star Wars VIII: The Last Jedi’.
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20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Operated by a business

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Inishowen Peninsula Tour?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (IST). Read more Apr 2025

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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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