Ireland Tours – Vagabond Small-Group Tours of Ireland

Why Choose Our Small-Group Tours Of Ireland?

*Voted One Of The World's Best Tour Companies

Ireland Tour group in a scenic landscape in Kerry

Small-Group Tours = Big Fun! Max 15 Guests

Ireland tour vehicle with guests in scenic landscape in Kerry

Extraordinary Tours In Hidden Corners Of Ireland

Ireland's First B Corp Certified Tour Operator

Our Ireland tours visit this scenic church and reflection of blue sky and mountains in lake at Gougane Barra

Family-Owned Hotels in Incredible Locations

Vagabond and Driftwood Tour Guides jumping in Ireland

Expert Local & Fun Tour Guides

Scenic shot of adventure tour guests sea kayaking in Ireland

Cultural Experiences & Fun Adventure Activities

Hiking group enjoying their Ireland tour in a green valley in Kerry

Exceptional Value & Quality

Three Vagabond guests jumping for joy on Bray Head, Wild Atlantic Way, Kerry in Ireland

22 Years Of Experience In Every Tour Itinerary

💚 Our Guests Love Us!

11 Day Discover Ireland Tour

"trip of a lifetime"

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"

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."

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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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!

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.

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.

Vagabond - Active Small-Group Tours of Ireland

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.

From €3,329.10

Per person sharing

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Hiking group on Slieve Gullion in Northern Ireland

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.

From €1,962.00

Per person sharing

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A group of guests on a cycling tour in killarney national park

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.

From €1,458.00

Per person sharing

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Driftwood - Easy-Paced Small-Group Tours of Ireland

Colourful streetscape at Stone Mad Gallery in Kinsale

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.

From €1,728.00

Per person sharing

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Exterior of Ballyseede Castle Hotel in Ireland

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.

12 Day Wild Coasts & Clover Tour

Embark on an immersive 12 day small-group tour of southern Ireland featuring four separate 2-night stays.

From €3,499.00

Per person sharing

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Expect Excellence On Your Ireland Tour

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

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.

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!

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.

National Geographic Traveler Magazine 50 Tours of a Lifetime 2013 badge

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