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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
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Small-Group Tours = Big Fun! Max 15 Guests
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We Care! Ireland's Only B Corp Certified Tours
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Family-Owned Hotels in Incredible Locations
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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!

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7 Day World Tour of Ireland
"ONLY AMAZING THINGS TO SAY"

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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 ☘️"

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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"

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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
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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

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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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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

2020 Travellers choice badge from Tripadvisor

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

Gold Trusted Service Award 2023 Feefo

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

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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

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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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Ireland in September 2023? Why You Should Look at Going

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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