Award-winning small-group tours of Ireland

Ireland’s leading small-group tour operator. Vagabond specialises in fantastic off-the-beaten track experiences to the hidden corners of Ireland. Our mission is ‘We want you to love Ireland as much as we do’

Our small-group tour sizes (max 15) make our tours an unforgettable way to experience the real Ireland. Our tours are immersive and delivered in a professional, yet informal and contemporary style, all of which makes Vagabond Tours a welcoming, personal and unforgettable way to see authentic Ireland.  These off the beaten track Ireland tours are a superb blend of Irish history, culture, outdoor activities, awesome Irish scenery, friendly locals, music and pub life.

Vagabond’s commitment to customer service, product innovation, safety and training has resulted in consistently excellent customer reviews. We are delighted to have won major awards from the Irish Travel Industry and International media. Most notably we were the first and only Irish tour company to have been honoured in the ‘Top 50 Tours of a Lifetime’ by National Geographic Traveller Magazine in 2013. Vagabond Tours of Ireland has won ‘Best Adventure Experience’ at the Irish Tourism Awards in both 2015 and more recently in 2017.

The scheduled tours range in length from our epic 11 and 12 day all-Ireland journeys, to week-long vacations covering the scenic regions of Ireland.

Plus, all our confirmed tour departures are 100% guaranteed. We have never, ever, ever cancelled a tour.

The Vagabond Adventures – Exploring Ireland off the beaten track in one of our legendary 4X4 ‘Vagatrons’, Vagabond is perfect for anyone looking for a faster paced, active Irish tour that also still includes plenty of Irish history and culture.

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The Driftwood Journeys of Discovery – Ideal for visitors looking for a more relaxed, less active tour with a greater emphasis on history and culture – but still a small-group local experience that keeps away from the main tourist trails.

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Vagabond is 100% committed to responsible, environmental and sustainable travel and we have long implemented best practice measures across all aspects of our business. For more information on our innovative and in-depth respectful tourism policies please click here

We hope that you enjoy exploring our website and that when you come to Ireland we look forward to showing you the very best that this great little island has to offer.

See you soon,

The Vagabond Team.