Ireland Tours – Vagabond Small-Group Tours of Ireland

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

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

We know that after one of our tours, you'll love Ireland as much as we do.

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What Makes Our Irish Tours Stand Out?

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Extraordinary Tours In Hidden Corners Of Ireland

Ireland Tour group in a scenic landscape in Kerry

Small-Group Tours = Big Fun! Max 15 Guests

Scenic shot of adventure tour guests sea kayaking in Ireland

We Care! Ireland's Only B Corp Certified Tours

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

2022 Vagabond and Driftwood Ireland Tour Guide Team group posing in grass with tour vehicles

Highly-Trained Local Tour Guides

Ireland Tours with real Irish experiences, like meeting this friendly Irish farmer in Kilkenny

Cultural Tour Experiences & Friendly Locals

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

Great Value Tours & Exceptional Quality

💚 Our Guests Love Us!

7 Day World Tour of Ireland

"ONLY AMAZING THINGS TO SAY"

Tour group having fun in the sea in Ireland

We have only amazing things to say...

The activities were so fun. Hiking every day, off-roading, and picnics.

Dave was our guide... A great story teller, kind guide and great conversationalist.

ELIZABETH, MARCH 2023

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8 Day Vagabond Wild Irish Rover

"TREMENDOUS TRIP ☘️"

We had a such a great trip from beginning to end.

Our guide Brian was very knowledgeable of Irish history, stories and the best sites to see.

Each day was a wonderful experience from castles, to hiking, cliffs, national parks, stone circles, sheep dog herding... [and] riding horses on the beach.

KAREN, MARCH 2023

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7 Day Driftwood Treasure Ireland

"SO GLAD WE CHOSE VAGABOND"

Ireland tour group on a boat trip beside seals in scenic setting

I would absolutely recommend Vagabond!

We had an amazing guide, Andrew, who was experienced, knowledgeable, funny and kind.

The other people on the tour were great company and we enjoyed many meals together, but there were opportunities to branch out on our own as well.

TONYA, MARCH 2023

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Choose Your Tour Style

Driftwood - Relaxed & Cultural

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

Vagabond - Active & Adventurous

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

Vagabond - Active Ireland Tours

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 €2,866.50

Per person sharing

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Tour guest poses above sea cliffs in Donegal, 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 €1,678.50

Per person sharing

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Tour guests biking with old building in Ireland

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 €1,246.50

Per person sharing

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Driftwood - Easy-Paced Ireland Tours

Dramatic shot of very small people standing on top of the Cliffs of Moher in Ireland

Tour Ireland Coast-to-Coast

11 Day Discover Ireland Tour

Get ready for an amazing Wild Atlantic Way and Northern Ireland tour. A once-in-a-lifetime journey of discovery.

From €3,035.00

Per person sharing

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Scenic church and reflection of blue sky, clouds and mountains in the lake at Gougane Barra, Ireland

Classic 7 Day Itinerary

7 Day Treasure Ireland Tour

Relax into your seat for 7 days of fun, culture and scenery along the Wild Atlantic Way in southwestern Ireland.

From €1,975.00

Per person sharing

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Exterior of Ballyseede Castle Hotel in Ireland

Stay In A Castle Hotel

7 Day Irish Castles & Kingdoms Tour

Stay in a castle and explore the Ring of Kerry on this fun-filled Wild Atlantic Way and southwestern Ireland tour.

From €2,133.00

Per person sharing

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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 our community and our planet as part of our responsible tourism mission.

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

Rob & Amy Rankin
+ the Vagabond Team

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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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

Consistently excellent reviews have earned our Ireland tours multiple Certificates of Excellence from TripAdvisor. Thanks a million!

Our Guests Love Us! Our tours of Ireland have been awarded Feefo's 2023 Gold Trusted Service Award based on verified guests.

Our tours of Ireland are a force for good in the community. We're 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

Sustainable Travel Ireland Intermediate Member 2020

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

Irish Tourism Industry Awards Winner badge

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

Winner badge for the Irish Green Awards 2018

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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Scenic Gougane Barra church in June in Ireland

Why You Should Visit Ireland in June

31st May 2023

We've got news for you intrepid Vagabonds or Driftwooders. June is an AWESOME time to visit Ireland. 🌤️ Higher-Than-Average Temperatures - But No Heatwaves! 🌅 Up To 18 Hours Of Daylight 🚐 Empty Backroads & Few Crowds ✈️ Off-Peak Flight Prices 🎉 Feel-Good Festivals of Music, Comedy, Culture & Food

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30th May 2023

Ireland in September can be quite delightful. With settled weather, warm sea temperatures and bright evenings, early autumn is an ideal time to plan a small-group tour to Ireland. 🌤️ Ireland's Weather in September 🧳 What to Pack 😋 What To Eat 💃 What's On 💚 Best September Tours of Ireland

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