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Sliabh Liag Cliffs and Glencolmcille Tour
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Sliabh Liag Cliffs and Glencolmcille Tour

By Donegal Tour Guide
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Ages 0-120
Duration: 6–7 hours
Start time: Check availability
Mobile ticket
Live guide: English
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  • Private transportation
  • Guiding
  • Bottled water
  • Parking Fees
What's not included
  • Lunch
  • Gratuities
  • Glencolmcille Folk Village admission
  • Entry/Admission - Glencolmcille Folk Village


Start:Multiple pickup locations offered.
    Pickup details
    • 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.
    Hotel pickup offered
    During checkout you will be able to select from the list of included hotels.
      End:This activity ends back at the meeting point.

        • Not wheelchair accessible
        • Pushchair accessible
        • Service animals allowed
        • Near public transportation
        If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 134112P3

        • Most travellers can participate
        • 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: 134112P3

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        • 589ilanag
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          Great day on the Wild Atlantic Way!
          Henry was a very kind, responsive guide beginning when we were corresponding with him before the tour. He clearly has good working relationships with the people who work at the sites along his route, including the Glenveagh visitor center and the Croithli distillery. He was also very good about tailoring the tour to our needs and interests. The castle and distillery were highlights as were the views along the way.
          Written 24 January 2025
        • TammyL982
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          A Very Special Tour Guide Experience
          Ireland is a magical land and never disappoints! Henry made it all that more special. My friends made all the plans with Henry prior to our arrival so I really wasn't sure what to expect. Although not our first trip to Ireland it was the first time we used a Tour Guide which made for such a wonderful visit. Henry thought of everything so we could just focus on having a good time and enjoying all the sights, cities and quaint towns. He is extremely knowledgeable and very witty so lots of laughter as we traveled about. I look forward to spending time with Henry again on our next trip to Ireland.
          Written 13 November 2024
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          6 days touring Ireland with the Donegal Tourguide
          Henry is a gem. Spent 6 days touring with Henry in Counties Donegal, Mayo, And Galway plus a day in Northern Ireland. Henry is knowledgeable, professional, considerate, and funny. Highly recommended.
          Written 27 October 2024
        • Expedition59471
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          Awesome guide in Ireland!
          We took an amazing 7 day private tour with Donegal Tour guide. Henry was professional with our planning and provided many great suggestions to our itinerary. We all had been to Ireland so we focused our tour on Northern Ireland and the northern part of the republic, Henry was so flexible and courteous when we changed plans on the ground and almost immediately we felt he was part of our group. If you want a driver and guide our group would recommend no one else! Thank you Henry for an unforgettable experience
          Written 26 October 2024
        • evanhX595KK
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          Once In A Lifetime Tour of Ireland!
          From the first pickup on Day 1, to the farewell on Day 9, our private tour with Donegal Tour Guide was just fantastic! It would not have been close to as magical as it was having Henry's guidance during our cross-country adventure. Myself, my mom, my partner, and my partner's mom went on a week long trip with Henry from Dublin, to the Rings of Kerry and Dingle, up to Galway, Donegal, Derry, Belfast, and back to Dublin, the majority of which we planned ourselves prior to arriving in Ireland. Before meeting Henry, we asked for feedback from him on our itinerary, which he was always more than happy with giving feedback and helping us finalize various sites, reservations, tours in the weeks leading up to arriving in Ireland. There was a LOT we packed into our trip, and Henry did an excellent job of both honoring our desired sites to see as well as offering his unmatched insight into getting the most "bang for our buck". If he knew of a place that really was not worth visiting after all, he always had an even better option. Henry is friendly, informative, professional, witty, charming, flexible, punctual, reliable, and fun. During our longer day drives, we all felt just as comfortable in conversation with Henry, as well as just quietly enjoying the scenery until our next stop. Henry gave us fantastic suggestions during our short stays in each city, like which pubs and restaurants are best and to be sure to visit any photo-worthy landmarks. He is also a wellspring of fun trivia and knowledge facts about the Irish peoples, locations, history, arts, language, and culture. Essentially our trip was in order to connect with our Irish ancestry, to build our son-mother relationships, and to have an unforgettable experience together. All three happened, and they were made easy with Henry's company. He was even in on the surprise proposal my partner planned while visiting the Slieve League Cliffs!! SO if you are thinking of self-driving across Ireland, doing one of the larger tour groups, or having a private chauffeured experience like what Henry offers, 1000% go with Henry at Donegal Tour Guide!!
          Written 8 October 2024
        • P944BBthomass
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          Wild Atlantic Way VIP Touring
          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.
          Written 18 September 2024
        • ShellyUH
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          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Wonderful Two Days of Touring with Donegal Tour.
          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!
          Written 9 September 2024
        • MaryeDonnellan63
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          A great 2 days with Henry!
          This August we took 2 tours with Henry as our guide. Henry is warm, fun and so easy to be with. He is very knowledgeable not just about Donegal’s history but also the culture and traditions that make Donegal such unique part of Ireland. We so enjoyed our 2 days with Henry and high recommend making him part of your Donegal vacation- having Henry show you the stunning Donegal landscapes is the best way to see Northwestern Ireland.
          Written 20 August 2024
        • NorthStar33130316133
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          Henry is an amazing tour guide! We highly recommend!
          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!
          Written 7 August 2024
        • dsH649HG
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          Fabulous Ireland Vacation
          Henry was such a fabulous guide, helping us with everything from where we should go to where we should eat and making calls on our behalf! He made our trip special.
          Written 7 August 2024
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          Two wonderful days in Donegal with Henry Doohan
          Our family, grandparents, parents and 2 teenagers, spent two wonderful days touring Donegal with Henry. He did a fantastic job of introducing us to his very beautiful part of Ireland. I pretty much left the planning to Henry and he did a great job of combining the amazing scenic areas with history. I particularly appreciated his giving us the Irish names for places. Henry also has a great sense of humor, which is very important to our family! we thoroughly enjoyed our time and will definitely be back!
          Written 20 July 2024
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          3 Day Tour
          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.
          Written 8 July 2024
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          Exceptional tour guide Henry
          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.
          Written 8 July 2024
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          Best Day Ever!
          Of the twelve days of our adventures in Ireland, the day spent on tour with Henry of Donegal Tours was absolutely the most memorable! We visited great sites and learned so much thanks to his knowledge and expertise. His kindness and consideration regarding our wishes to learn about our family heritage places was remarkable. On top of that he has a great sense of humor and the coach was extremely comfortable!
          Written 6 July 2024
        • scmarie30
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          Henry is the best!
          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!
          Written 16 June 2024
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        Lisa M
        8 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        May 2023 • Family
        We were looking to explore Donegal on our own utilizing two rental cars for our group in hopes of saving some money on that part of the trip. We came across Donegal Tour Guide and reached out to Henry. After a brief conversation, we decided to book three days with Henry. This was easily the best experience of our time in Ireland… Not that the remaining days of our trip were anything short of spectacular. Henry was timely in communication prior to arriving and helped us feel comfortable with what our plans were.

        On day one, once the group was in the van, Henry made sure he had an itinerary that checked everyone’s list. He helped coordinate the time and place for our son to propose to his now fiancée… the top of Sliabh Liag cliffs. He provided historical stories and great conversation while escorting us through his beautiful country. We would never been able to experience Ireland in this immersive way on our own, let alone find some of the places we went with Henry.

        We hope to return to Ireland again and see parts that we did it have the time to really get to. We will definitely book time with Donegal Tour Guide when we come back.

        We can not thank Henry enough for the service, professionalism and genuine kindness he showed our family. It truly was impactful and a lifelong memory
        Written 17 December 2023
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        Hi Lisa, it was a joy having you explore Donegal with me, and I'm thrilled to know it was the best part of your Ireland adventure. Planning that proposal at the top of Sliabh Liag was a highlight for me too—I'm so glad I could help make it extra special! Looking forward to your return to Ireland. We'll uncover even more hidden gems together. Until then, safe travels and many warm wishes to your family!
        Written 22 December 2023
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        maryfrazho32223
        Jacksonville, FL3 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Feb 2024 • Solo
        It's grand when the tour comes to an end and you are happy, because it was such an marvelous experience, and sad, because you don't want it to be over. I so enjoyed every kilometer and every bit of conversation. Henry is what I would craft in the making of a tour guide: deep knowledge of the land, wry humor, a storyteller / chronicler / narrator / poet.
        Written 10 February 2024
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        Hi Mary, thank you so much for your kind words! It was a pleasure guiding you through the journey, and I'm thrilled to hear you enjoyed every moment of it. Wishing you the best with your new home!
        Written 15 March 2024
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        Mikee
        Dublin, Ireland1 contribution
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        We are a group of 7 and spent 2 days with Henry touring us in South Donegal and Inishowen Peninsula. Hands down the best tour and Henry as the best tour guide we ever had! I was reaching out to Henry first about our trip to Donegal and was honestly so torn which tour to do best (all looks very interesting!!) given our limited time. Henry was very kindly recommending the 2 tours and on half day he wasn’t available, he recommend us to other tour with another brilliant tour guide. We really appreciate it!

        South Donegal is such a gold especially we’ve visited it on a sunny day. Highly recommend going for it if you only had a day. Both South Donegal and Inishowen Peninsula drives were scenic and just so beautiful. Henry is very knowledgeable sharing histories/stories and was generally just a brilliant guy making us all feel comfortable and spoiling us like VIPs. Not to mention Henry’s car is superb and very clean and comfortable. We were also touring on his birthday giving us a good opportunity to show our gratitude for taking care of us in Donegal. Thanks again, Henry! Highly recommend his tour folks 👍🏼
        Written 7 August 2021
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        Hi Wander56734114386, This is a great review to find on TripAdvisor - thank you so much. It was my pleasure spending two days with you and your friends and you honestly made working on my birthday so much fun! (I'm still smiling about my birthday gift!) I hope to see you in Donegal again in the future. Stay in touch. All my best, Henry
        Written 8 August 2021
        This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

        Shane M
        Sydney, Australia10 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        We spent our honeymoon in Donegal and rounded off the trip with the South Donegal Private Tour. Couldn't recommend Henry highly enough. We had a fantastic time.
        I booked through the chat feature on his website and was pleasantly surprised with the prompt reply. The South Donegal tour takes in miles of perfect scenery with plenty of pitstops including Killybegs, Slieve League Cliffs, Glencolmcille Folk Village and Ardara.
        We opted for the additional picnic made up of local food and drinks which I'd highly recommend particularly during restrictions in dining.
        If we had travelled with Henry earlier in our stay we would probably have done another day's tour. The whole experience is very chilled out while taking in as much as possible at a really nice pace. Highly recommended.
        Written 26 July 2021
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        Hi Shane, Congratulations again to you both on your recent wedding. I'm glad that I could be a small part of the celebrations. Thanks for your kind words about the tour and picnic, I really appreciate it. Best wishes to you both. Henry
        Written 8 August 2021
        This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

        Hanh Nguyen
        Dublin, Ireland6 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Jan 2022
        Donegal is absolutely a hidden gem of Ireland. The scenes of Sliabh Liag Cliffs, Fort Dunree and Malin Head are breathtaking and majestic. Riding on winding roads through lovely fields and magnificent slopes with Henry is an unforgettable experience for us. Henry is an amazing tour guide with intimate knowledge of Donegal’s history, culture, community, and of course stunning spots. First greeting us with a playlist of Vietnamese songs to make us feel at home, he carefully explained the tour in advance. He was also very kind in telling us interesting facts about each place and answering our questions (despite some silly ones :D ) about local customs along the way.
        Thanks for a great trip in Donegal!
        I will definitely book another tour with Henry if I visit Donegal next time.
        Written 20 January 2022
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        Xin chào! Thank you so much for your joining me on a South Donegal day tour and for taking the time to leave a review. It was my pleasure. I really look forward to welcoming you again. P.S. There were no silly questions ;) Best wishes, Henry
        Written 29 January 2022
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        Megan G
        5 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Jun 2022 • Couples
        My parents and I had a full day tour with Henry in early June. Henry was a great guide. We had sent him some information prior to our trip about distant relatives who lived in the area. He was able to find their homes and we got to see the land that my great great grandmother grew up on. After that, we left the itinerary for the day up to Henry and he gave us a great tour, including taking us to the Slieve League cliffs. Booking Henry for your trip to Ireland is absolutely worth it as it allows Henry to take care of the driving and everyone else can sit back and enjoy the views. In addition, Henry is a wealth of knowledge and you really learn a lot!
        Written 28 June 2022
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        Hi Megan, It's lovely to read your kind words here. I really hope you all had a memorable family trip. Take care, Henry
        Written 3 July 2022
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        Boris Yu
        1 contribution
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Jul 2021
        The tour itself was a very immersive experience. The tour guide was a lovely gent who drove smoothly and explained the journey very well beforehand in which we understood and knew what was to be expected for the day. Everything was hassle-free and comfortable.

        100% would recommend to anyone who stays in an Airbnb or if transportation would be a problem as they offer collect and drop off services.
        Written 4 August 2021
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        Dear borisy954, Thanks very much for you kind feedback on your private tour of South Donegal. I really appreciate it. Take care, Henry
        Written 8 August 2021
        This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

        Celine M
        1 contribution
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Feb 2023
        We had an amazing time in Donegal. Henry, Tommy, and the team gave my family an awesome tour. Henry and is team are professional, knowledgable, and fun. We learned some much about Donegal and would highly recommend his services to anyone looking to explore Ireland. We loved seeing Sliabh Liag, Glencolmcille, and other important areas of Donegal. They knew where to stop for pictures, important facts about each area, and the rich history of Ireland. We were so happy with our tour and time spent in Donegal.
        Written 27 February 2023
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        Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with the team at Donegal Tour Guide. We are thrilled to hear that you had an amazing time exploring Donegal and that you enjoyed Sliabh Liag and Glencolmcille in particular. Thank you for recommending us to others. Take care, Henry
        Written 9 May 2023
        This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

        NKS14
        Hudson, MA4 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Oct 2022
        My two adult daughters and I had an absolutely wonderful time spent with Henry Doohan. He picked us up at Dublin airport and drove us to Donegal; the next day he toured us around South Donegal; and the last day found the gravesite of our Scotch-Irish ancestors in a falling down abbey near Manorcunningham before taking us back to Dublin.
        I highly recommend Henry! He's personable, funny and knowledgeable as well as a great driver.
        Written 20 October 2022
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        Hi Nancy, Apologies for the late acknowledgement of your lovely review here - thank you so much. It was my pleasure to share your time in Ireland with you. Take care and give my regards to all. - Henry
        Written 16 December 2022
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        Anne C
        Huntingdon Valley, PA2 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Oct 2024 • Family
        Our family had a wonderful day of touring Donegal with Henry. After being picked up at our hotel, the seven of us were taken on a beautiful adventure, including tracking down our grandparents house Henry is knowledgeable, excellent driver. and was able to time every stop for optimal enjoyment. Within minutes of getting into his beautiful car he knew all seven of our names and figured out the relationships. He was able to draw everyone in to the experience. We could not recommend spending a day with Henry any higher. He is simply the best. Thank you Henry for a fabulous day that we will never forget.
        Written 1 November 2024
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        Thank you so much for your thoughtful review! It was an absolute pleasure guiding your family through Donegal and helping you connect with your roots. I'm thrilled that you enjoyed every stop along the way and that everyone felt drawn into the experience. Knowing I could make the day so memorable for your family is truly rewarding. Looking forward to the next adventure whenever you return!
        Written 5 November 2024
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