Guided Tours

Open from 17th March until 12th October. Open 7 days from 10am until 5pm.
Last tour 4.15pm every day except a Friday when last tour is 2pm.

BRINGING YOUR VISIT TO LIFE!

A guided tour around Doagh Famine Village with one of our experienced and knowledgeable guides brings the whole experience to life.

Enjoy the craic, ask questions and learn what lies behind all the attractions and exhibits you will see during your visit.

Our tour guides will take you on a journey showing how communities have lived on the edge generation after generation, adapting  and surviving as the environment and society around them changes.

A combination of informative story telling and life size exhibits provides an informative, thought-provoking and at time humorous look at Irish life.

Guided tours last approximately 45 minutes and cost €12 per adult or €6.50 per child u16 with under 4s free.

 

COACH & GROUP TOURS

We have been working with large groups, coach tours and tour operators since we opened over 20 years ago and almost every day we welcome along a coach tour.

Our visitor centre and museum can easily handle large numbers and we have guide books available in French, German, Dutch and Spanish for those visiting from abroad.

Booking in advance is essential for large groups and coach parties.

To book your group or coach party in for a tour please call us +353 (0) 7493 78078, 7 days per week from 10am until 6pm.

Thank you for your co-operation in this respect, this will allow us to adequately cater for your group on the day.

OPENING TIMES

Doagh Famine Village is open from 17th March until 12th October, 7 days a week from 10am until 5pm. Last tour 4.15pm (except Friday, last tour 2pm).

PLAN YOUR VISIT

Here you can some useful information including opening hours, admissions prices, guided tours and all the facilities available at Doagh Famine Village.

We hope the following information will help ensure you know everything you need to know to plan ahead and enjoy your visit to Doagh Famine Village.

If you still have any questions please do not hesitate to get in touch with us before you visit or check out the following links for more helpful information.

OPENING TIMES

Open from 17th March to 12th October, 7 days a week from 10am until 5pm.

COACH TOURS & GROUPS

We cater for tour operators & large groups. Advanced booking required.

GUIDED TOURS

Guided tours available daily from 10.30am. Tours last approximately 30 to 45 mins. Last tour 4.15pm.

FACILITIES

Our purpose-built visitors center has ample modern baby changing facilities & toilets.

ADMISSION

Adults €12pp. Children u16 €6.50pp. Children u4 free.

WHEELCHAIR FRIENDLY

Wheelchair friendly throughout including toilet facilities with wheelchairs available if required.

PARKING

Our new visitors centre has FREE parking with ample spaces for all vehicle types.

CAFE

Our new visitors centre includes a cafe for snacks & refreshments with views out across the bay to Malin.

ALL WEATHERS

The attractions are predominantly under cover so you can enjoy a visit regardless of the weather!

DIRECTIONS

We are only 35 mins from Derry and 60 mins from Letterkenny. View Map & Directions »

GOT A QUESTION?

If you have any questions before you visit, give us a call now on 074 93 78078.

AN EXPERIENCE WORTH SHARING

Some visitors have kindly shared their experiences of visiting Doagh Famine Village.

A wonderful visit!

Pat (tour guide) is a wealth of information, it’s this personal touch that makes Doagh Famine Village unique.

Tipsy9-11, Coleraine (UK)
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Irish History

Very interesting. Extremely kind hosts, great overview of the famine and the “troubles”. Hilarious haunted house.

KatyJean81, Luanda (Angola)
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Great Place to Visit!

We had a great day at the Village. The guide was very informative and the children (11, 9 & 3) didn’t complain once of being bored.

Joanne D
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Amazing content!

This place was a real history museum…the quantity and variety of history taught and explained here is unbelievable.

Sam C, Spain
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Excellent Tour

Had the most enjoyable guided tour today. The tour guide was very informative, witty and educational.

Evcole, Midlands (UK)
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More than you think...

Surprisingly good few hours spent here. Great tour by local man, Pat who spoke with passion and in-depth knowledge.

AdrianHack, Carrickgergus (UK)
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