Top Donegal Private Sightseeing Tours

We were lucky enough to have Henry as our guide in March 2026, and the rainy day was instantly brightened by his beaming smile when he picked us up at our accommodation. Henry gave us a wonderful day filled with wit, charm, and knowledge, and we enjoyed every moment. We also had plenty of time to ourselves at the various stops; we can highly recommend this tour in general, and Henry as a guide in particular.

We had an absolutely fantastic time on our tour. Henry was incredibly knowledgeable, passionate and an exceptional story teller. Everything was well paced and seamless from start to finish. Many great tours available but Donegal was amazing. Highly recommend!

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

It has been a couple of weeks since our all day tour "Sliabh Liag Cliffs and Glencolmcille" with Henry. We have reflected a lot and decided this was one of our BEST memories of our two week trip to this amazing country. Henry was so incredibly kind, accommodating and knowledgable about each site we visited. It felt like the perfect balance of time speaking with him, and time he allotted for my husband and I to explore locations alone. I think the best part though was just chatting with him about every day life in Ireland. We found so many similarities to our own life/experiences. The cost was more than reasonable for an 8 hour, totally customized tour. His car couldn't have been more comfortable and he frequently checked in to make sure we had what we needed. He also provided recommendations (which we absolutely took) for other things to see/experience for the rest of our trip. I am confident Henry could provide an amazing experience for anyone. We hope to make it back to Ireland one day and when we do, we will book another experience with Donegal Tour Guide. Thank you so much for a wonderful day, Henry!

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!!

My husband and I spent two fabulous days on private tours with Henry around Donegal, Sliabh Liag, the Gaeltecht area and Glenveagh National Park. Henry is an absolutely delightful person to spend with! We were, first of all, very glad NOT to be driving the super narrow roads and just enjoyed the spectacular scenery. Driving with Henry was like having our own personal seminar about Irish history of the area and country as well as funny and fascinating stories about Henry's life in Ireland and local lore. He was flexible, considerate, personable and very, very good at his job!! We highly recommend Henry for tours anywhere in Ireland and have already planned our next visit with Henry as our guide. Thank you Henry!! Stay well.

Eggman tours was so very informative and full of knowledge of the area peter was do kind and showed us his certs and licenses for running the tours would highly recommend his tours so thankyou eggman tours for giving us a great day out

We had a great experience even though the weather was against us. Admission for the bus is very reasonable. We spent about 4 hours here and could have stayed longer. Staff in visitors centre and coffee shop at castle very friendly and helpful.

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.

Gorgeous brilliant wonderful place,friendly people,great Hotel Central . Cruise. Of the bay , Slieve Leigh incredible! I’m absolutely in love with Ireland 🇮🇪 My 12th holiday in your WONDERFUL COUNTRY ❤️

If you're looking to discover the most remote and beautiful corners of Ireland, particularly the landscapes of Donegal, Martin is the guide you need. His professionalism, deep knowledge of Irish history, and passion for storytelling make every moment of the journey unforgettable.Martin has a way of bringing Irish culture to life with his captivating fairytales and historical anecdotes, all delivered in a truly Irish way that adds to the charm of the experience. He’s not only incredibly knowledgeable but also family oriented and attentive, always going the extra mile to ensure his guests are comfortable and satisfied.What I loved most was his flexibility, Martin tailored the program to suit our interests, making every stop meaningful and enjoyable.If you want a guide who combines expertise, authenticity, and a warm personality, Martin is your perfect choice. I highly recommend him.

Emerald Isle Tours put together the perfect day trip for me and my friends. For me it was very personal, discovering roots I learned about recently through Ancestry. Connie knows Ireland so well, and the area I wanted to see like the back of her hand. We went to places I'd never have seen with any other tour company. She came a fair distance to pick us up and bring us back so was a long day for her. She was very generous with her time and her stories and was a delight to spend time with and get to know. I would book a tour with Emerald Isle Tours again in a heartbeat!

We had been planning our long-awaited first trip to Ireland, and while we had a general idea of a few places & things we *had* to take in, it was getting overwhelming to narrow down all the possibilities. Also, wondering what a realistic itinerary would be for a self-drive tour. Connie of Emerald Isle Tours was a lifesaver. She made a custom itinerary that accommodated our own "must-see/do" list, combined with delightful other places and experiences, that made each day exciting, yet personal and comfortable. There were also enough options and flexibility built in, that we could adapt it when we needed to (lingering over coffee near Cliffs of Moher) without throwing off the whole schedule.Another plus of having an itinerary, it kept us moving. There is so much to see and do in Ireland, I fear it would have been easy to dally in many places, but then we would have missed out or had to cut short on things that were ultimately important to us! Connie's itinerary didn't make us feel rushed, but it did help with pacing ourselves - allowing enough time to really "visit" a place, rather than just "stop by". And the lodging places were outstanding!If you are stuck in your own planning, unable to make a decision, like we were, I highly recommend contacting Connie, she will be the lifeline you need to rescue your vacation with a sane but fabulous experience. We loved our time on the Emerald Isle!