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Breathtaking scenery. Inspiring people and hospitality. Legendary history and culture.

Vagabond have been THE leaders in small-group tours of Ireland since 2002.

That's 22 years of magic memories, locally-owned hotels, passionate driver guides, exceptional tour vehicles, delicious food and unmissable local Irish experiences.

What's more, we are the only Irish tour company named in Travel + Leisure's World's Best Awards 2023 and the first tour operator in Ireland to become a certified B Corp.

❄️💰 PRICE FREEZE: Book your 2025 Vagabond Tour and benefit from our Price Lock Guarantee.

Why Choose Our Small-Group Tours Of Ireland?
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*Voted One Of The World's Best Tour Companies
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Small-Group Tours = Big Fun! Max 15 Guests
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Extraordinary Tours In Hidden Corners Of Ireland
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Ireland's First B Corp Certified Tour Operator
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Family-Owned Hotels in Incredible Locations
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Expert Local & Fun Tour Guides
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Cultural Experiences & Fun Adventure Activities
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Exceptional Value & Quality
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22 Years Of Experience In Every Tour Itinerary

 

💚 Our Guests Love Us!

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11 Day Discover Ireland Tour
"trip of a lifetime"
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The Vagabond Team was exceptional from our first email inquiry through the last hour of our tour.

It will be difficult for us to meet this high standard in future travel!

NILA, AUGUST 2024
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7 Day Treasure Ireland Tour
"just book the tour"
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Our guide, Sarah, was AMAZING! She knew so much about the history of Ireland. She was so kind and had a great sense of humor.

We are planning on going next year with our daughter and her family; this is our go-to tour company for Ireland.

CYNDI, JULY 2024
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7 Day Magnetic North Adventure
"exceptional. unique."
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I loved hearing the history, the legends, and stories being told by our guide Conor in such a passionate manner.

We managed to hike, ride horses, and bike... Vagabond is the only way to see the true Ireland!

KATHERINE AUGUST 2024
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15% Off March 2025

Springtime is a beautiful time to tour Ireland and right now is a great moment to start planning.

Enjoy 15% off all our scheduled Vagabond and Driftwood Tours departing in March 2025.

You can also avail of 10% off all of our Vagabond and Driftwood April departures in 2025.

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Vagabond Tours Are..

The Original

Ireland's Original Small-Group Tours

In 2002, Rob led his first ever small-group tour of Ireland. Twenty-two years later, we are still listening, learning and improving every season. Every Vagabond & Driftwood itinerary distils decades of experience into one amazing adventure!

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Totally Local

Family-Owned With Local Guides

Based in Ireland, Vagabond & Driftwood has always been family-owned and operated. We recruit and train our driver guides locally. Our network of independent hotels and activity suppliers helps our tours contribute directly to the local economy.

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Top Quality

An Award Winning Irish Tour Company

Exceptional quality runs right through Vagabond & Driftwood. Our standards have been recognised internationally. Most recently, we were the first B Corp from the Irish travel industry and the only tour operator awarded in the Travel + Leisure World's Best Awards 2023.

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Driftwood - Relaxed Pace

Relax on a Driftwood small-group tour of Ireland featuring quality time to explore Ireland's scenery, history & culture.

  • ✔️ Maximum 14 Other Guests
  • ✔️ Comfortable Mercedes Tour Vehicles
  • ✔️ Explore Castles, Gardens & Scenery
  • ✔️ Guaranteed Scheduled Departures
  • ✔️ Relaxed Tour Pace
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Vagabond - Active Adventure

Get active on a small-group tour of Ireland featuring adventure, history, culture and wild destinations.

  • ✔️ Maximum 12 Other Guests
  • ✔️ Chunky 4×4 Mercedes Tour Vehicles
  • ✔️ Hiking, Biking, Horseback-Riding & Kayaking
  • ✔️ Guaranteed Scheduled Departures
  • ✔️ Upbeat Tour Pace
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Vagabond - Active Small-Group Tours of Ireland

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Epic All-Ireland Adventure
12 Day Giant Irish Adventure Tour
Buckle up! This is the ultimate small group adventure, a guided Wild Atlantic Way and Northern Ireland tour.
12 Day Giant Irish Adventure Tour Map Dublin Cork Kerry Galway Donegal Derry Belfast
From €3,329.10
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Northern Ireland Adventure
7 Day Magnetic North Adventure Tour
Hike, bike, horseback-ride and sea kayak on a rugged adventure tour of Northern Ireland, Donegal & Mayo.
7 Day Magnetic North Adventure Tour Dublin Derry Donegal Belfast Mayo
From €1,962.00
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Ireland's Southwest in 5 Days
5 Day Edge of the World Tour
Adventure to the max on our shortest, most affordable active tour of southwestern Ireland.
7 Day World Tour Of Ireland Dublin Cork Kerry Clare
From €1,458.00
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Driftwood - Easy-Paced Small-Group Tours of Ireland

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Cork, Kilkenny & Waterford
6 Day Great Southern Ireland Tour
Travel back in time to meet Saints and Vikings on this Southern Ireland tour of Cork, Kilkenny and Waterford.
6 Day Ancient Ireland Tour Dublin Cork Wicklow Waterford Kilkenny
From €1,728.00
Per person sharing
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Stay In A Castle Hotel
7 Day Ireland Castle Tour
Stay in a castle and explore the Ring of Kerry on this fun-filled Wild Atlantic Way and southwestern Ireland tour.
7 Day Castles Irish Kingdoms Dublin Cork Kerry Galway Clare
From €2,079.00
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4 Two Night Stays
12 Day Wild Coasts & Clover Tour
Embark on an immersive 12 day small-group tour of southern Ireland featuring four separate 2-night stays.
12 Day Wild Coasts and Clover Tour
From €3,499.00
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Our Ireland Tours Care For Community and Planet

Like you, we want our children and grandchildren to be able to enjoy authentic travel experiences into the future.

We aim to bring long-term benefits to both community and planet as part of our responsible tourism mission.

That's why we're a certified B Corp.

Rob & Amy Rankin
+ the Vagabond Team

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Where We Tour In Ireland

Our expert VagaGuides know every last corner of Ireland!

We tour Northern Ireland, the Wild Atlantic Way and Ireland's Ancient East.

Highlights include the Ring of Kerry, Dingle, Giants Causeway, the Cliffs of Moher, Connemara, the Burren, Kilkenny Castle and the Blarney Stone.

The counties we visit include Belfast, Derry/Londonderry, Donegal, Galway, Waterford, Sligo, Clare, Cork and Tipperary. For convenience, all of our small-group tours depart from Dublin.

Expect Excellence On Your Ireland Tour

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We were ranked #12 in the Travel + Leisure World’s Best Awards 2023 — one of the travel industry's most prestigious international accolades.

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Can more than 1,300 5-Star Reviewers on TripAdvisor be wrong? Our small-group tours of Ireland are rated 5/5 and were awarded a 2024 Travellers Choice Award.

Gold Trusted Service Award 2023 Feefo

Our amazing tours of Ireland were awarded Feefo's 2023 Gold Trusted Service Award based on verified guest reviews. Thank you for sharing the love!

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Our tours of Ireland are a force for good in the community. We are immensely proud to have become Ireland's first B Corp certified travel and tourism company.

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Our 8 Day Vagabond Wild Irish Rover Tour was the only tour of Ireland selected by National Geographic Traveler Magazine's 50 Tours of a Lifetime

We care about the impacts of our Ireland tours. To back this commitment up and strive for improvement, we are active members of Sustainable Tourism Network

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Our 6 Day Driftwood Great Southern Ireland Tour took home the 2019 award for Best Ireland’s Ancient East Tourism Experience

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We were delighted when our small-group tours of Ireland were awarded the Green Tourism & Entertainment Award at the Green Awards 2018

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No Better Time To Book The Best Value Ireland Tours

28th November 2024
No better place to escape to than Ireland. No better time to come than 2025. Travel expert John explains why value lies at the heart of Vagabond and Driftwood Tours of Ireland. ⏳ Book Early, Save Up To 15% 💰 Take Advantage Of The Strong Dollar 💺 Free Seat Hold Service & Flat-Rate Deposits 🗓️ 23 Years of Experience Leading Small-Group Tours 🧑‍🤝‍🧑 Small-Group = Personal Service 🕗 Full Days on Tour & Amazing Reviews  
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Where Did Irish Music Come From?

25th November 2024
Trace the history of Irish traditional music with expert tour guide, Michael. Like Irish history itself, the story of Irish music is a long and colourful tale. 🎻 Irish Musical Instruments & The Harp ꩜ The Celtic Influence 🍀 The Role of The Irish Diaspora ♫ The Early 20th Century 🎶 The 1960s, 1970s, 1980s & 1990s 💚 Irish Traditional Music Today    
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FLEXIBLE BOOKING TERMS

Reserve your seat for 7 days for free. Book your tour for €250 per person.

Learn more about the flexibility built into Vagabond & Driftwood Tours.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

We've answered a few questions about Ireland since 2002...

Dive into our FAQs to learn more.

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