Visit Fanad Lighthouse
Come explore Fanad Lighthouse, experience the hospitality of our local guides and discover the magic of North Donegal.
Fanad Lighthouse is an iconic working lighthouse at the mouth of Lough Swilly. It has been voted one of the most beautiful lighthouses in the world and it’s easy to see why.
This stunning heritage building is the flagship visitor attraction of the Fanad peninsula, an area of outstanding natural beauty which has much to offer the visitor. We offer guided tours, group tours, schools tours, private tours. Book now for an amazing journey of discovery.
With something for everyone, this hidden gem it is a must-see destination in Donegal.
Plan your visit to Fanad Lighthouse today and discover one of the Greatest Lighthouses of Ireland.
Distance – 34 min (30.2 km) via N56 and R245
Step into our Lighthouse Experience
For a truly special visit to Fanad Lighthouse, our guided tour experience is a must. All our guides are local and can give you an authentic insight into the Fanad peninsula and life at Fanad Lighthouse.
You will learn about the lives of the lighthouse keepers and their families who were stationed here. There are stories of love and loss, hardship and resilience. Discover how the light itself has changed over the centuries, and how the latest technology has transformed lighthouses. And, for an exhilarating moment to remember, climb to the top of the tower for spectacular 360 views of North Donegal, the Atlantic and Lough Swilly. With the addition of audio guides, our tour is now available Italian, French, German, Spanish as well as Irish and English.
Please note, children must be a minimum of 1.2m height to climb the tower.
For an Exhilarating Adventure, your group can go on board the Saldanha for our Virtual Reality Experience ‘The Storm, The Sea, The Saldanha’
Take time to appreciate the coastal spectacle that unfolds in Éist, a space to sit and absorb the stories and sounds of generations of life in a Gaeltacht lighthouse in a unique location.
Keeping with the multi-sensory experience, visit AMHARC to watch the sea-life and the birdlife on our coast, learn about their habits, their sounds, you might see some dolphins or even a whale!
ADMISSION – Adult: €12 Child: €6 Child under 5: Free Family: 2 adults + up to 3 Children: €40 Family: One Adult + 2 Children €22
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Stay in a Luxury Chalet
Each Luxury Chalet sleeps 8 persons and has a contemporary kitchen & living area, spacious bedroom plus a second level with three double beds, Shower/Bathroom and private patio for Summer evening BBQ’s.
Stay in a Luxury Villa
Each Luxury Glamping Villa sleeps 4 persons comfortably and has a contemporary kitchen, stylish living area with wall mounted TV, modern Shower/Bathroom and private Patio, perfect for those Summer evening BBQ’s.
Stay in a Glamping Cabin
Enjoy Contemporary Glamping in our Chic Cabins which sleeps 4 persons comfortably. Relax in the stylish living area with wall mounted TV, modern Shower/Bathroom plus private Patio, perfect for Summer evening BBQ’s.
Stay in a Wooden Pod
Our cosy heated glamping pods sleeps four adults comfortably (apart from our Just for Two pod which sleeps two) and are the perfect base for all-weather glamping, any time of year.