Things to do in County Donegal

Activities, attractions and tours
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Donegal (county) Attractions

Smaller cities have a charisma about them you just don't find in their larger counterparts. Take a note of all the exciting things to do in Donegal (county) before you arrive so you can see as much as possible during your stay. You'll soon learn that bigger isn't necessarily better!

If you're ready to discover the best of Donegal (county), sign up for one of the top tours & day trips on offer, and let a friendly guide show you some of the most popular landmarks. Offering free cancellations and no added fees, our top fun activities in Donegal (county) are also worth a look.

Top things to do in County Donegal

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Kayak tours

$36
Per adult
Kayak tours
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Mountain walk in Glenveagh National Park

$121
Per adult
Mountain walk in Glenveagh National Park
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Donegal Coast One Day Self-Guided E-Bike Tour

$53
Per adult
Donegal Coast One Day Self-Guided E-Bike Tour
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Mysteries of Inishowen private day tour

$542
Per adult
Mysteries of Inishowen private day tour
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eBiking Glenveagh National Park. Donegal. Self guided. 3 hours.

$39
Per adult
eBiking Glenveagh National Park. Donegal. Self guided. 3 hours.
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Cycling Glenveagh National Park. Donegal. Self guided. 3 hours.

$30
Per adult
Cycling Glenveagh National Park. Donegal. Self guided. 3 hours.
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What to do in County Donegal

Free Things to Do in Donegal

Leave your purse in the hotel. It's possible to occupy yourself in Donegal without paying a cent.

Diamond Obelisk - Feel like you've traveled back in time while wandering around this historic site.

Things to Do in Donegal (county) with Kids

If you're traveling with the youngsters, you'll find loads of things to do together in Donegal (county). These family friendly experiences will put wide smiles on faces of all ages:

 

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Popular places to visit in County Donegal

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Malin Head

When you visit the breathtaking Malin Head on northernmost tip of Ireland, you’ll soon understand why the tourist trail here is called the Wild Atlantic Way. At the peak of the Inishowen Peninsula, Malin Head offers some of the most indomitable views you will ever see over the northern Atlantic and its geological marvels are second only to the Giant’s Causeway Coast.

Malin Head
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Donegal Castle

Enjoy an outing to Donegal Castle during your stay in Donegal. Check out the lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this relaxing area.

Donegal Castle
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Slieve League

Hike amid dramatic coastal scenery at this magnet for walkers and nature enthusiasts on the southwest coast of County Donegal.

Slieve League
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Mount Errigal

The tallest of the Seven Sisters in County Donegal, Mount Errigal is part of the larger Derryveagh Mountain Range and is considered to be one of the most iconic mountains in Ireland. Situated in the remote north-west of Ireland, Mount Errigal lies in the country’s most sparsely populated region, making this an exquisite place to escape.

Mount Errigal
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Donegal Bay Waterbus

Enjoy an outing to Donegal Bay Waterbus during your stay in Donegal. Check out the top-notch restaurants or lively bars in this relaxing area.

Donegal Bay Waterbus

Day trip destinations from County Donegal

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Londonderry

Photo by Jason Harron

Rossnowlagh

Photo by Mathilde Vachet

Limavady

Donegal

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Devenish Island which includes heritage elements, heritage architecture and a lake or waterhole

Enniskillen

Killybegs

Killybegs

Photo by Sarah Buchanan

Omagh

Photo by Sari Murray

Strabane