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Malin Head and Inishowen Tour

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Overview

Available languages

English

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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 celestial 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!

Additional Info

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Private transportation

Bottled water

Guiding

Lunch

Gratuities

Doagh Famine Village admission

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Radharc Na Giuis

Kilmacrennan Road, Carnamuggagh Letterkenny Ireland

McGettigan's Hotel

100 Main Street, Letterkenny Ireland

Dillons Hotel

29 - 45 Upper Main Street, Cathedral Quarter Letterkenny Ireland

Harvey's Point

Lough Eske, Donegal Town Ireland

Lough Eske Castle

Castle, Lough Eske, Donegal Donegal Town Ireland

Clanree Hotel

Derry Road Letterkenny Ireland

Arnolds Hotel

Main Street Dunfanaghy Ireland

Inishowen Gateway Hotel

Railway Road, Buncrana Ireland

Lake of Shadows Hotel

Grianan Park, Buncrana Ireland

Radisson Blu Hotel, Letterkenny

Paddy Harte Road, Letterkenny Ireland

What To Expect

1

Grianan Of Aileach

An Inishowen tour usually begins or ends with a visit to An Grianan of Aileach, a majestic ringfort in Burt, Inishowen dating back to the sixth or seventh century. The hillfort overlooks Inishowen, Co. Donegal on one side and Co. Derry on the other.

20 minutes • Admission Not Applicable
2

Buncrana

Ancestral home of former Speaker of the US House of Representatives Tip O'Neill

30 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

Options

Malin Head and Inishowen Tour

Pickup included

Reviews

5.00

31 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

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  • Our day with Henry was exceptional something we will never forget.

    paulmC3563FO,

    May 7, 2025

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    Our tour with Henry remains a highlight of our trip. Henry was knowledgeable, but more importantly, he took a genuine interest in our interests and in our family’s history. As a result Henry customized our trip to give us a unique perspective on the Inishowen Peninsula. This tour is exceptional.

  • The best way to see all of the Wild Atlantic Way!!

    753triciaw,

    Apr 20, 2025

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    If you are ever in Donegal- book with Henry & Donegal Tours! It was the most incredible experience we had in 1 day! We booked the Innishowen Tor/ Malin head Booking was easy Henry responded quickly and professionally The day before our tour he gave us our location to meet him in Donegal. He was there early His Mercedes van was clean, comfortable, packed with waters & umbrellas ( if need be) His knowledge of the area, its history & present day knowledge of the area was fantastic. My father is a huge history buff- he probably talked & asked questions to Henry all day! Henry was more than happy to answer & share everything with him! The rugged landscapes are breathtaking here! The roads are not for the faint of heart! Henry maneuvered around all the twists & turns with precise professionalism! We had wonderful weather! We saw Griaanan fort A local man gave us such insight to this area and its history We drive through the lovely town of Buncrana, Fort Dunree which was magical against the ocean The cloudy weather, a slight drizzle then a burst of sunshine made it most magical! My favorite part was our trip down to the Gap of Mamore! We stopped at the “Magic Toad” where he put the van in neutral- took his feet off the gas pedal & his hands off the wheel ! The van slowly moved up hill with the help of the Fairies!!! ( believe in the magic & folklore in Ireland) The views are simply BREATHTAKING here! Our last stop was the dough Famine village It was so interesting The guide is the owner & lived I. These thatched cottages himself - do t forget to go through the haunted room for a little spooky fun! Although we didn’t get to Malin head due to road construction up there- we cannot recommend Henry & Donegal tours enough We will definitely book with him again! Thank you Henry!’

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  • Wild Atlantic Way VIP Touring

    P944BBthomass,

    Sep 18, 2024

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    Henry is an amazing guide providing detailed knowledge of the history and evolution of of each site. You are taken around in the luxury of his Mercedes van given a true VIP experience. Henry is the ultimate professional and a must when exploring Donegal for an unforgettable trip.

  • Wonderful Two Days of Touring with Donegal Tour.

    ShellyUH,

    Sep 9, 2024

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    We had a fantastic two days touring of Inishowen and Slieve Liag with Henry of Donegal Tour Guide. He was so friendly and professional. He has a wealth of knowledge as he is from the area. He provides a very personal tour and was very accommodating to our schedule and needs. Excellent communication prior to our arrival also!

  • Henry is an amazing tour guide! We highly recommend!

    NorthStar33130316133,

    Aug 7, 2024

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    We spent about 2-1/2 days with Henry just last month touring Donegal and the Inishowen Peninsula. We loved every minute of our time with him. Because of our limited time there, he personalized an itinerary for us which was fantastic. He was so personable, knowledgeable, flexible, and his transport vehicle was incredibly comfortable and immaculately maintained. We are looking forward to returning to the Inishowen Peninsula. I would not go back to Ireland without spending time there!

  • I’m just wild about Harry🎵🎵

    Mary,

    Jul 11, 2024

    - Review from Viator

    5.00

    Harry was so perfect! Wealth of information and a great conversationalist. He felt like family. Can highly recommend him for any trip.

  • 3 Day Tour

    ginadA9748VF,

    Jul 8, 2024

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    We toured 3 days with Henry and Mallin Head was our favorite day. Henry went overboard to help us with groceries, our Airbnb, and acquiring other transportation. He was a joy to learn from and spend the day with. We especially liked how he explained the Gaelic language everywhere we went.

  • Exceptional tour guide Henry

    amyhJ9817NS,

    Jul 8, 2024

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    Our trip was exceptional as Henry made our day very memorable with his knowledge of all the Inishowen Peninsula and his sence of humour. He made sure we got the most out of all our stops with no pressure on time restraints. He was our guide for the day and was the best there is. Thank you.

  • Henry is the best!

    scmarie30,

    Jun 16, 2024

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    My sister and I booked with Henry for our first trip to Ireland, and it was the best decision we ever made! We spent 5 days with Henry as he took us all over the north of Ireland (County Donegal and the Inishowen Peninsula). He shared history, stories, traditions, and so many laughs. Henry made our experience unforgettable and we were sad when our time with him came to an end. We met as strangers but left as friends. He made our time here amazing and we will forever be grateful to him for that. We will be using him again on our next trip. If you book with Henry, you won't be sorry. He is truly amazing!

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  • Great Day with Henry!

    E2626XNjohnk,

    Jun 9, 2024

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    Henry Doohan was the perfect tour guide for our group of four brothers from the US in Ireland to honor the passing of our mother from Ireland. He catered to a couple of specific requests such as showing us a few things in Derry close to our pickup point that were helpful to know. Also at our request, he told us about his experience being interviewed by Conan O'Brien, but offered several humorous anecdotes throughout the tour about various situations, some related to the filming of Star Wars Episode 8 in the vicinity. Although the weather was generally very good that day, he navigated the route to avoid a particularly weather sensitive high elevation peak when noticing that it was largely cloud covered. I'm sure he has his limits navigating the weather, but in our case was easily able to substitute alternative worthy sites within the allowed time. He also allowed us appropriate time and space for some minor personal explorations around various sites of considerable size such as Fort Dunree. He provided some historical perspective that we found very interesting, including some items of interest to Americans that we never would have known, such as a reason there is a statue of the late US House Speaker Tip O'Neill in Buncrana - he helped an American company open a plant there which employed hundreds of Irish during difficult times for jobs for those in County Donegal. Finally, he brought us to Nancy's Barn in Ballyliffin for lunch, giving us private time to savor their award-winning fish chowder while discussing the fantastic scenery before we even made it to Malin Head. After learning shortly after pick-up that my birthday was on that day, he arranged a surprise birthday desert for all of us to enjoy after the wait staff and Henry sang Happy Birthday to me as he took a video of it. We were surprised how stunning the scenery was all over Inishowen not limited to a few well known sites such as Malin Head. We really enjoyed the sites, conversations, and Henry's company the entire day. We highly recommend using Henry as your tour guide!

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