‘We had a personal guide who was brilliant, plenty of stories and factual information… Our guide brought the lighthouse to life at every stage of our tour. A fabulous day in one of the most beautiful places in the world’
Richard James
Group and School Tours
GROUP TOURS
Welcome all year round
Come experience a warm Donegal welcome on the Wild Atlantic Way, explore our spectacular coast and hear the story of this iconic working lighthouse from local guides with a wealth of knowledge.
There is no maximum group size but please note that a limited number of persons may climb the tower at a time. For larger groups, we rotate certain elements of the tour so that everyone can enjoy the tour together.
We also welcome queries from groups who have a specialist interest such as photography, the night sky, coastal activities, and we can advise on local activity providers if you wish to combine your visit with another group activity.
INCREDIBLE 360 VIEWS
Climb The Tower
Learn about the lighthouse keepers and their families, the shipwrecks of Lough Swilly, and how the light itself has changed over two centuries of keeping ships safe at sea. Climb 76 steps to the top of the tower for spectacular views over land and sea.
Explore the beautiful, rugged scenery of Fanad Head, a Wild Atlantic Way signature discovery point. Enjoy a coffee & snack, or browse the craft shop for some unique souvenirs and local crafts.
SCHOOL TOURS
Education for all
Fanad Lighthouse is a fascinating place to come for an educational tour, at national and secondary school level as well as third level. (Please note the minimum height restriction of 1.2m). Suitable for general day trips and Transition Year activities.
Turas trí ghaeilge ar fáil
tour may be linked with the following
School Subjects/Topics
- Geography
- Environment
- Gaeilge
- Art
- Science
- History
- Geology
- Tourism
- Photography
- Business
Reviews from our Visitors
Excellent place to visit I was very surprised at the amount of information on the tour, excellent guide really knowledgeable, great the climb to the top and see the fantastic views, the grounds and facilities around it are also great.”
Ollie McMahon
What our Happy Visitors Say
We had a lovely family day out here. We brought a picnic and sat and watched the sea. Afterward we did a tour of the lighthouse… The tour was very informative and the guide was fantastic. My young nephew start asking questions about sharks which had nothing to do with the lighthouse however the guide happy chatted with my nephew about sharks. It was great going up the tower”
Grainne Holo
What our Happy Visitors Say
Astonishing view. A full immersion in the sound of the wind and the sea in a typical Irish landscape. Even possible to rent a room and sleep there. Unforgettable.”
Massimo Bassini
What our Happy Visitors Say
Really worth the drive out to Fanad Head through the heart of Donegal. The tour of the light house was very informative. The sea views and surrounding landscape will take your breath away.”
Nick FitzGerald
What our Happy Visitors Say
Lovely place for a visit, the tour guide was very informative, even if the weather wasn’t great we really enjoyed our tour. Spectacular views, great place to learn some local history. Nice clean cafe.”
M. Ana
What our Happy Visitors Say
We spent part of our honeymoon at the lighthouse. It was absolutely incredible. We loved it! The views, the peace, the wind, the crashing sea…perfection. John’s lighthouse tour was a highlight x”
Jo
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