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

Vagabond have been THE leaders in small-group tours of Ireland since 2002.

With 1000s of 5 Star reviews from our guests, you are always in safe hands on our award-winning tours.

Make life-long memories, see iconic destinations and get off the beaten path touring Ireland in our unique customised tour vehicles.

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💚 Our Guests Love Us!

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7 Day World Tour of Ireland
"the perfect way to see ireland"
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The trip of a lifetime! Thank you Vagabond for designing the PERFECT experience.

Ireland is a special country and we were so happy to have experienced it courtesy of Vagabond.

Communication was great--the schedules were well designed and all of the little details were taken care of! First rate all the way!

MARY, MAY 2025
7 Day Magnetic North Adventure Tour
"every day was magical"
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Every one of us should have the opportunity to walk into spaces that make us pinch ourselves and say 'I can’t believe I’m here and seeing this'.

We said that every day of this tour.

We had much to choose from & the fact that I was able to choose the level of adventure that felt most comfortable to me was very welcome.

VERIFIED GUEST, APRIL 2025
11 Day Discover Ireland Tour
"book the trip, you'll thank me later"
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Words escape me to describe this amazing trip! Ireland has been on my bucket list for as long as I can remember.

We learned SO much, saw the most beautiful landscapes & got to experience the Irish culture and people in a way I never imagined.

THANK YOU Vagabond for making this a dream come true & for the memories of a lifetime.

VERIFIED GUEST, APRIL 2025
Why Choose Our Small-Group Tours Of Ireland?
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Voted One Of The World's Best Tour Companies
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Small-Group Tours = Big Fun! Max 15 Guests
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Extraordinary Tours In Hidden Corners Of Ireland
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Ireland's First B Corp Certified Tour Operator
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Family-Owned Hotels in Incredible Locations
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Expert Local & Fun Tour Guides
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Cultural Experiences & Fun Adventure Activities
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Exceptional Value & Quality
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22 Years Of Experience In Every Tour Itinerary

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!

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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.

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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.

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Driftwood - Relaxed Pace

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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Vagabond - Active Adventure

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
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Save BIG On 2026 Tours

Book your 2026 Vagabond or Driftwood tour now and you'll save BIG!

Save up to €355 by paying 2025 prices for Vagabond and Driftwood Tours departing in 2026.

This is a limited time offer. The countdown is on to BIG savings!

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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 community and 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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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

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

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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.

Gold Trusted Service Award 2023 Feefo

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!

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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.

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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

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

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

At Vagabond, we're commited to creating a positive workplace culture. We are very proud to have won the Fáilte Ireland Employer Excellence Award again for 2025

Our amazing team works together and supports one another. We are delighted to be recognised as a Great Place To Work, achieving second place in Ireland in the small category for 2025.

Read Ireland Tour Tips On Our Blog

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Planning A Trip to Ireland: 2025 Essential Checklist

15th May 2025
Read Jade's essential travel tips for planning, budgeting and packing for your 2025 small-group tour of Ireland. Planning A Trip To Ireland At A Glance ⏳ Book Early for Best Value 🏥 Purchase Insurance 🛂 Check Your Passport 🧳 Pack Only The Essentials 🏦 Notify Your Bank ⚠️ Last Minute Checks
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Historical Places in Ireland That Will Leave you Speechless

12th May 2025
Check travel expert Derry's top historical places in Ireland. You can see every one on a Vagabond & Driftwood small-group tour of Ireland! Historical Places in Ireland At A Glance ⛪ The Rock of Cashel 🏰 Blarney Castle ⛰️ Skellig Michael Island ⚔️ Dunluce Castle ⛪ Monasterboice ☘️ Poulnabrone Dolmen ⭕ Uragh Stone Circle 🌄 Kylemore Abbey
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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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