DAY TOUR: Highlights Of South Donegal
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DAY TOUR: Highlights Of South Donegal
By CHIEFTAIN TOURS IRELAND
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Lowest price guaranteeReserve now & pay laterFree cancellation
Ages 3-100
Duration: 7–8 hours
Start time: Check availability
Mobile ticket
Live guide: English
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- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Private transportation
What's not included- Entry/Admission - Slieve League
- Start:Multiple pickup locations offered.
- Donegal Town Centre, Donegal, Co. Donegal, IrelandStart & finish points vary depending on location pickup.
Pickup details- We can pick up from any hotel in Donegal. We do Airport pick ups at an extra cost. Please contact us in advance to arrange pick up.
Hotel pickup offeredDuring checkout you will be able to select from the list of included hotels.Airport pickup offeredDuring checkout you will be able to select from the list of included airports.- Donegal Airport, Donegal Town Ireland
Port pickup offeredDuring checkout you will be able to select from the list of included ports.- Killybegs Harbour
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point. - Not wheelchair accessible
- Pushchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Infant seats available
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 209116P1- Most travellers can participate
- We can customise the day to suit any needs and a wheel chair accessible vehicle is available on request.
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 209116P1
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- Pilgrim4840 contributionsBrilliant experienceThis was an amazing experience, that we booked during a cruise ship visit. The music and dancing was brilliant, and the hosts and performers were really friendly and welcoming. I’d recommend this for any visitors to Killybeggs.Written 27 July 2024
- hishdh0 contributionsPrivate TourBooked a private tour around Donegal in search of relatives. Joe Greene proved a highly informed guide through Donegal who went well out of the way in search of sites associated with family who immigrated in the 17th century. After family search spent a most pleasant day touring ancient ruins, Columbkille sites, and into Derry. Joe was totally open to all suggestions and did everything possible to make the day memorable. The car was new and very comfortable. If you value personal service and local knowledge, Chieftain Tours is perfect for you.Written 20 July 2024
- sdhey_al0 contributionsComprehensive tourOur tour guide Joe was extremely knowledgeable of the history and areas we visited. The amount of time at each destination was appropriate. We traveled in style in a private luxury passenger van. Highly recommend 10/10!Written 17 July 2024
- G116VMgaryw0 contributionsGreat music and dance.Great atmospheric music superbly performed and amazing dance. This is really a must visit. The dancers are truly world class.Written 16 July 2024
- davidmI3894GL0 contributionsExcellent experience with Chieftain Tours!Joe Greene of Chieftain Tours is simply outstanding! He is gregarious, funny, smart and very creative! We had a personal tour of sites in Donegal and Northern Ireland. He speaks Irish and seems to know everyone! Very knowledgeable. If you are in search of a challenging walking tour of Ireland's sites, Joe is #1 ! He easily climbed up steep inclines at the Slieve League Cliffs and the Giant's Causeway which made me jealous! I strongly recommend him if you want an interesting, informative and engaging tour experience. He can customize a tour to fit your interests.Written 30 May 2024
- C977IJkathleenc0 contributionsGreat overview of the areaThe guide was pleasant, knowledgeable and told great stories. The tour stops were fascinating and lunch was delicious.Written 18 May 2024
- X2292XOkennethm0 contributionsUnbelievable Donegal areaAll I can say is " Maureen exceeded our wildest expectations". She gave us an insight to the area that only a proud local could. Thank you Maureen, we will always remember our time with you! Ken and Martha BostonWritten 15 May 2024
- MeganR80 contributionsGreat Guides and ExperiencesJoe and Maureen were amazing - knowledgeable, easy going, and SO patient with the very challenging group of non-listeners/non-readers. It would have been miserable to be stuck with those folks on most excursions, but Joe and Maureen kept things going so we all had a good time. The mini bus is really nice and allows the tour to drive all the way to the top of Sligh Lough…bigger buses have to have guests transfer to a shuttle or walk. They somehow arranged things with the Rusty Mackerel to have everyone order and be served in record time, and the food was excellent. The monastery and castle were great and very well explained as well. We’ve been on many cruises to many places, and this was among the best excursions we’ve ever done!Written 11 May 2024
- Z136CElisag0 contributionsA delight!We recently stopped over in Killybegs and decided to go see the music show. It was a short 10min walk from our ship to the center of town, where the venue was located. The venue is in a nice room in the local hotel and is fully accessible which was important to us. The show itself was great with some traditional Irish music as well as a ballad singer and some great Irish dancers. After the show, we had a coffee in a nearby cafe which was suitable named "Ahoy!" Bus tours are not usually our thing, so this was a welcomed treat. Would recommend.Written 22 April 2024
- Quest889510 contributionsFabulous EntertainmentThis was a wonderful experience, the music was fantastic, powerful ballads by such a great singer, the dancers were amazing and the location of the venue, the Tara Hotel was perfect, only 10 minute walk from the harbor. I would definitely recommend it.Written 17 April 2024
- peonies16060 contributionsMusic show KillybegsSuch an exhilarating experience. Omg, what a great show. Had such an amazing time and was a really enjoyable couple of hours, spent amongst friends! The music and singers where top class. Even though the musicians where phenomenal, the dancers are what made the experience for me. Highly recommend, great way to spend a few hours on your visit to Killybegs.Written 15 April 2024
- Go559626168060 contributionsPerfect balance of city and country sights, a lovely day!We had a wonderful time with Sean on Chieftain tours. His smaller tour buses (but still very nice!) allowed us to go places the larger tour buses could not. We saw many of our ship board mates waiting for shuttle busses to take them from the lower parking lots to the top of the cliffs, while we were able to drive up ourselves. The place they picked for lunch was amazing, including wonderful entertainment. The tour was well organized, and I felt we spend just the right amount of time at each of the activities. Highly recommended!Written 24 October 2023
- brendagT3106MX0 contributionsGreat tour with a great company!!We booked this at the last minute as our ship had a major change in itinerary due to weather. Once booked we rec'd a note from Chieftain with all info on the coming excursion. I did have questions which were answered same day. We were in it for the cliffs but I was very impressed with the presentation of the Abbey and Castle. Our tour guide was very well spoken and knowledgable. He had a great sense of humor too. We had some time to roam town and shop. When we stopped for lunch we had THE BEST seafood chowder ever!!! And to top it off our guides came in and recited poetry and sang!!! They were AWESOME!!! What a personal touch!!! Unfortunately we never got to see the cliffs due to the mist. Our guide did bring us up to try but the mist won. I still feel the tour was very worth it even though we didn't get our views. Thank you so much to Cheiftain!!!!Written 19 October 2023
- Donna85530 contributionsCastles , Cliffs, History !Our trip was amazing . We saw a castle in Donegal. A beautiful little town. Lots of shops and a historic Franciscan Cemetery. Delicious treats with Cappuccino’s. Lunch at Rusty Mackerel with lots of fun with Irish songs and lots of knowledge from our tour guide Keith. He is a famous writer straight from Donegal, his home town ! Then off to see the cliffs . Amazing day !Written 18 October 2023
- Islandtimed0 contributionsGreat tour of Donegal County!Great tour of Donegal county! Our guide, Roger, was extremely engaging and shared many interesting historical facts about the area and founding clans. We thoroughly enjoyed the guided tour of Donegal Castle, and the charming city center. The only recommendation I have is to move the trip to Slieve League cliffs to morning instead of afternoon to hopefully avoid heavy fog. We were disappointed the fog prevented us from seeing them.Written 13 October 2023
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Debbie D
Olympia, WA46 contributions
We had an incredible day traveling around Donegal with Joe! He provided such a great balance of sharing the history and the natural beauty of Donegal. He is clearly passionate about Donegal and his love for the place shined through during the tour. He also adapted the tour to include things we hoped to do and see. The day with Joe was one we won't forget! Kudos!!
Written 16 June 2023
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Onita
Henderson, NV34 contributions
We had Joe as our tour guide for South Dongeal. Joe was very knowledgeable, he knew the history of Ireland and you saw his passion about Ireland as it showed in all the places we visited. He also spoke to the native language of Gaeilge which was a plus as we got to experience his interactions with the locals! The tour was “NOT scripted” as Joe related personally to everything he told us. Joe was very adaptable as we started late due to travels and he also made time in the schedule to take us to the prettiest beach in Ireland. Additionally, we loved our experience at Slieve League (Europe’s highest Sea Cliffs). We thought the Slieve League Cliffs are so much better than the Cliffs of Moher!
We would definitely hire Joe again!
We would definitely hire Joe again!
Written 23 May 2024
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ConnDavid14
Old Lyme, CT3 contributions
Aug 2024 • Family
We couldn't have asked for a better guide to kick off our experience in Donegal. This was our second trip to Ireland, but first to Donegal, and Joe made the experience so fun and very rich in Irish history. No matter where we went (Donegal Abbey, Donegal Castle, Glencolmcille Folk Village, Slieve League Cliffs, Joe knew everything (and everyone) and has made me dig further into my Irish roots since we came back (the O'Connell Dynasty, The Plantations, The Annals of Ireland.) We wanted the real version of Donegal and all the Irish history we could absorb and we got it so thank you Joe, you are awesome. We would highly recommend Chieftain Tours and will look to engage them again, when we return.
Written 9 September 2024
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Cynthia C
43 contributions
May 2023 • Couples
Great tour - saw areas that we could not have traveled to on our own, and our guide knew a lot about the history and current economy of the area. He took us to the abbey site we had previously visited, but we learned so much more and understood its significance. While walking through the re-created historical village, he knew what many of the tools were and how they were used. He showed us the fishing port and boats and talked about that economy. Of course we saw the gorgeous countryside and coast, including the cliffs of Sliabh Liag. This was the high point of our trip to Donegal.
Written 7 May 2023
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Killian O'Kelly
Bundoran, Ireland7 contributions
Jul 2020
Fanand Head light house was my favourite.
Glenveagh was cool as well
Slieve League is epic. Check out the little wtach tower a couple of hundred meters before you get to the top.
Brian and the gang really looked after us. Best day out in Donegal ever. The lads know every nook and Granny in Donegal !!!
Glenveagh was cool as well
Slieve League is epic. Check out the little wtach tower a couple of hundred meters before you get to the top.
Brian and the gang really looked after us. Best day out in Donegal ever. The lads know every nook and Granny in Donegal !!!
Written 26 July 2020
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I'm delighted to hear you really enjoyed your day, so did I. It doesn't matter how many times i bring people around i always see something new. I hope to see you again for one of our other tours. Mise le meas, Brian
Written 29 July 2020
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krissy
Belchertown, MA13 contributions
Aug 2024 • Friends
We had such a great time experiencing the beauty of Donegal. Joe was a knowledgeable and excellent tour guide. Highly recommend!!
Written 13 August 2024
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Swati
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Mar 2022 • Friends
The entire tour was a fabulous day spent and Joe who organised it was an absolutely delightful person with abundant knowledge to share of every place we visited. Most comfortable and enjoyable tour experience I have been around in Ireland.
Written 21 March 2022
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Thanks for taking the time in leaving a review for the benefit of others. Delighted you all enjoyed for Irish Vacation. Many thanks from Team Chieftain.
Written 9 August 2022
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Revati
1 contribution
Mar 2022 • Friends
The tour of a life time- We really didn't expect that our Donegal tour would be super amazing and one of the best experience in Ireland! All thanks to Joe who made our day more than fun, loaded with adventure, interesting history/ stories and made sure that we see all the beautiful places as requested. Thank you very much Joe and Chieftain tours for an exceptional and incredible tour and we definitely will be back!
Written 20 March 2022
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Hi Revati - thanks very much for your review. Glad you all enjoyed the trip and if nothing else - you now know where to get Ireland's purest mountain water! Hope to see you all again too - thanks Team Chieftain
Written 21 March 2022
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James C
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Sept 2020 • Couples
Brian was very knowledge able, engaging and friendly. It was a lovely way to spend a day in this beautiful corner of Ireland. Highly recommended! !
Written 9 September 2020
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Veronica F
Verona, Italy1 contribution
Aug 2020 • Friends
It was a lovely day, customized on our needs. Brian is a good driver and he tells you many things about Donegal and its history. Time spent on each place was perfectly calculated. We strong recommend this service.
Written 17 August 2020
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Thanks a lot for the nice review, i enjoyed the day as much as you guys. I don't think i would have gotten a free ice cream cone if you guys were not there!! I hope you enjoy the rest of your west coast trip and that you find somebody to bring you out to Dingle. Thanks and hope to see you again in the future sometime, Brian
Written 18 August 2020
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This tour looks great! We will be coming in July but staying in Sligo for a wedding. Is there transportation to Donegal for one of these tours?
Written 3 May 2022
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