Donegal Curated Tours
Donegal Curated Tours offers personalised small-group tours of Inishowen and County Donegal, led by experienced local tour guide Carina McHugh. Based in Buncrana and working throughout Donegal, Carina creates fully adaptable curated experiences focused on Irish history, heritage, culture and local life.
With more than 13 years of experience guiding tours across Ireland, Carina combines deep local knowledge with a warm and personal approach. Originally from Germany and now living in Donegal since 2012, she provides guided tours in both English and German, welcoming visitors from Ireland and abroad.
Carina specialises in heritage-focused touring experiences, helping visitors discover the stories, traditions and landscapes that make Donegal unique.
⭐ Why Choose Donegal Curated Tours?
Visitors enjoy touring with Carina because she offers:
- Personalised small-group guided tours
- Deep knowledge of Irish history and heritage
- Tours available in both German and English
- Flexible curated itineraries across Donegal and Inishowen
- Local insights into everyday Irish life and culture
- Comfortable small-group travel experience
- Specialist heritage and fashion-focused tours
- Experienced cruise ship and multi-day tour guide
Carina has guided over 200 multi-day tours throughout Ireland and also works with visiting cruise groups and private travellers.
🧶 Heritage & Fashion Tours
As a qualified fashion consultant through the Irish Fashion Institute, Carina also offers unique heritage fashion experiences which explore the connection between Donegal’s landscape, weaving traditions and textile history.
These bespoke tours may include:
- Personal style, type and colour analysis
- Insights into Donegal tweed and heritage fabrics
- Visits to traditional tweed and craft shops
- Weaving demonstrations
- Scenic photo opportunities along the Wild Atlantic Way
- Local heritage storytelling and cultural experiences
These tours provide a unique way to experience Donegal’s rich textile and weaving traditions.
🌊 Explore Donegal & Inishowen
Tours can include visits to:
- Malin Head
- Glenevin Waterfall
- Grianán of Aileach
- Ballyliffin
- Fanad Head
- Glenveagh National Park
- Traditional craft and weaving centres
- Wild Atlantic Way scenic routes
Each itinerary can be tailored to the interests and pace of the group.
🚌 Tour Information
- Group Size: 4–8 people (minimum 4 guests)
- Transport: Transit minibus
- Languages: English 🇬🇧 & German 🇩🇪
- Tour Style: Curated private and small-group experiences
Carina is also a licensed bus driver and works with a local bus and coach company.
She is a member of:
- Independent Tour Guides Association (ITGA)
- Studienreiseleiter e.V.
📍 Contact Information
Carina McHugh – Donegal Curated Tours
Buncrana, Co. Donegal, Ireland
📞 +353 85 729 0705
📱 Instagram: @donegalcuratedtours
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