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.

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.

💚 Fall in Love with Cork, Kilkenny & Waterford on our 6 Day Great Southern Ireland Tour

What Makes Our Irish Tours Stand Out?

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*Voted One Of The World's Best Tour Companies

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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

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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

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Great Value Tours & Exceptional Quality

💚 Our Guests Love Us!

7 Day Treasure Ireland Tour

"FANTASTIC TRIP"

Happy couple travelling in Ireland

This trip was fantastic.

From the moment we boarded the bus... until the trip finished Sunday night.

I would definitely go back again and recommend Vagaband Tours to anyone.

LAURA, JUNE 2023

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8 Day Vagabond Wild Irish Rover

"AS GOOD AS IT GETS"

A scenic chapel located on a lake in Gougane Barra, Ireland

Vagabond is simply the best way to experience Ireland!

Immerse yourself in Irish culture, feel like a local, and travel comfortably with a small group of soon-to-be friends!

We highly recommend that you book your next trip with Vagabond, it is as good as it gets!

VERIFIED GUEST REVIEW, JUNE 2023

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7 Day Magnetic North Adventure

"10 OUT OF 10"

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It was an unforgettable experience...

Tim was a great guide, with lots of fascinating stories to share and very friendly and knowledgeable.

10 out of 10 would definitely go on another Vagabond tour again!

VICTORIA, JUNE 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 €3,439.80

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 €2,014.20

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 €1,495.80

Per person sharing

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Driftwood - Easy-Paced Ireland Tours

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 €1,647.00

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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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 €3,277.80

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

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 1,000 5-Star Reviewers on TripAdvisor be wrong? Our small-group Ireland tours are rated 5/5 and were awarded a 2023 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

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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🚶‍♀️ How Fit Do I Need To Be?
📏 What Size Luggage Can I Bring?
🐴 How Do I Book Excursions?
🚐 How Many Tours Are There?
🛬 Are Flights Or Transfers Included?

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Save Money with John's Tips For Booking Cheap Flights to Ireland

22nd September 2023

With years of experience as a travel agent and VagaGuide, John shares his expertise, tips and tricks for booking cheap flights to Ireland in 2024 and 2025.

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A Vagabond group on a hike on the Cliffs of Moher

Fall in Love with County Clare on a Vagabond Tour

21st September 2023

Learn all about Clare, one of Ireland's most scenic and interesting counties Clare At A Glance 📍 Where Oh Where Is Clare? 🤩 The Fabulous Cliffs of Moher 🏘️ The Lovely Towns of Clare 🎶 Traditional Irish Music in Clare 🌄 The Mystical Burren 💚 Loop Head & Scattery Island

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