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Fanad Lighthouse, Doe Castle & Flight of the Earls: Donegal Private Tour

Cross into the Republic of Ireland for a private day exploring the wild Donegal coast — from the iconic red-and-white Fanad Lighthouse to the haunting ruins of Doe Castle and the emotionally charged site of the Flight of the Earls at Rathmullan.

What to expect

Your private guide navigates the border and heads deep into County Donegal, one of Ireland's most ruggedly beautiful and historically layered counties. Fanad Lighthouse, perched on a dramatic headland over Lough Swilly, offers some of the most arresting seascapes in Ireland — you can climb to the lantern room on a guided tour of the lighthouse itself. Doe Castle, half-reclaimed by moss and lough-side mist, was a stronghold of the MacSweeney clan and feels entirely untouched by tourism. At Rathmullan, your guide brings to life the melancholy 1607 departure of the Gaelic earls — the moment that ended the old Gaelic order in Ireland.

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ToursByLocals – Londonderry Private Guides
From approx. GBP 450–650 per private group (up to 6); confirm with guide at booking
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Good to know

A passport or valid EU ID is required to cross into the Republic of Ireland — advise all guests. Allow a full day (7–8 hrs). Fanad Lighthouse guided tours should be pre-booked; the lighthouse has its own visitor experience. Confirm all-aboard time with your guide.

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