Donegal Travel Guides (Updated September 2026)

Cant reccomend this enough. Kevin was great providing us with great commentary and entertainment. A good choice of stops with lunch at a pub, although it was a bit messy how they handled payment which was not the tour operators fault. Worth going just to hear Kevin sing!

We were a group of six ladies who had never e-biked before and there was definitely some trepidation before we started. However, our guide Amanda was totally amazing. She made us all very comfortable with the bikes, she was so kind and patient. It was a perfect way to see the incredible scenery of the area, beautiful views at every turn. Amanda was very knowledgeable and was able to tell us so much history along with some legends and myths thrown in. Having rain turn into sun just made it even better! We cannot recommend this tour highly enough. Thank you Amanda!!

Sharon is just the sort of guide you want to meet on a hike: congenial, knowledgeable, patient, kind and thoughtful. We felt very safe with her at the helm and her appreciation and love of this extraordinary landscape is remarkable. Scenery like Donegal deserves to be savoured and with Sharon doing the showcasing, you can do so high up and with great memories to follow.

We held our family re-union in Villarose Hotel. Everything was perfect, from check in to check out. The staff in reception were so friendly and accommodating. They and the staff who waited on us during our function dinner were exceptional and went above and beyond their duty to please us

Fantastic trip, superb boat and guides were great

Great day. Terrific guide. Saw many different things. Loved lunch at a very authentic pub. Would definitely recommend.

It was a really great tour. We were very lucky, because the weather was great and the sea was very calm. Right at the beginning, we saw dolphins. A dream. The cliffs are breathtaking and it is great to see them from the sea for once. Highly recommended, but the weather has to be right.

Cathal was a wonderful guide and host. We had rain and clouds but the experience was rewarding and fun. In our group of 8, no one complained about the poor conditions once we got going (they were sniveling a bit before we got started as it rained harder than all the time we had been in Ireland). The bikes were in great shape.

We had a great time biking in Glenveagh. The bikes were in good shape and the guys were very nice and super helpful. Highly recommend as a fantastic way to experience the park.

Great day out. Very informative. The guide. Joe, was knowledgeable and he entertained us at lunch with Irish songs.

Amazing experience being in Donegal and dancing to Irish tunes

We had an excellent private (2 persons) tour with Chieftain Tours. We explained our likes and dislikes and how we would like to vary from the timeline of the typical tour itinerary we booked. Joe was GREAT about coming up with new stops catered to our preferences to fill the time of the places we wanted to skip.He provided wonder history and insights about the region, and always volunteered to play photographer throughout the day. One request we had was to take a photo with a sign that said Letterkenny, as we had family from that area. He found a great photo op w the English and Irish spelling in front of a beautiful church.

We booked a whole day tour with Chieftain Tours and our guide Joe made a sightseeing day into something truly special.Joe's knowledge of Donegal's history and geography is impressive, and he delivers it naturally and engagingly — not like a rehearsed script. Whether passing ancient ruins or dramatic coastal scenery, he always had the perfect story or historical context to bring it all to life.Joe effortlessly blended humor, history, and heart into every stretch of road. We left with a much deeper appreciation for Donegal than we ever would have on our own.Highest recommendation for Chieftain Tours and Joe!!

Excellent walk. Teresa was such a delightful tour guide. She’s very knowledgeable of Slieve League. The walk was breathtaking so beautiful.

What a fabulous day we had with Martin. He was very knowledgeable about the area, especially the flora and fauna and history. He has a great sense of humor and he was so accommodating to our interests and needs. We highly recommend his private tour.

Great journey. The juxtaposition of the ancient and modern made this a fascinating way to spend the day. Highly recommended and our host - Joe - was a knowledgeable and always interesting traveling companion. A must during a visit to Donegal and its environs.