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Why 2025 in Ireland?

😌 Off The Beaten Path Destinations

🌤️ Often Surprisingly Mild Weather

🍎 Delicous Irish Food & Drink

🛫 Early Bird Flight & Hotel Deals

💰 10% Off Tours in March, April & October

What Makes Vagabond Tours So Special?

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Rob and Amy Rankin established Vagabond Tours all the way back in 2002.

Today, 21 seasons later, our small-group tours of Ireland still revolve around laughter, learning and off the beaten track destinations.

💚 Our Guests Love Us!

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11 Day Discover Ireland Tour
"HIGHLY RECOMMEND"

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We made such great friends along the way.

I consider Vagabond the best choice because they are flexible and open to suggestions ...

It was obvious that Vagabond's only goal is to make sure their customers have an excellent experience while visiting Ireland. Highly recommend!

BARBARA, OCTOBER 2023

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6 Day Great Southern Tour
"SMALL-GROUP TOUR FUN"

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Our Driftwood Tour was amazing. Having a small group made the adventure so much more fun.

Having a smaller vehicle let us explore places that big buses couldn’t reach.

My only dilemma is what trip to book with them next.

EMILY, NOVEMBER 2023

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7 Day Irish Castles & Kingdoms Tour
"PERFECT EXPERIENCE"

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We had the perfect trip to Ireland ... Every day was full of off the beaten path experiences.

Traveling with a small group is definitely the way to go.

If Ireland is on your bucket list, be sure to go with a Vagabond Driftwood tour!

BRENDA, OCTOBER 2023

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From Our Family To Yours...

Since 2002, Vagabond Tours has been a family-run business.

Our guests, the communities you'll visit and our love for Ireland are at the core of everything we do.

We look forward to welcoming you and your loved ones.

Come and embrace Ireland with us in 2024 and 2025!

Rob & Amy Rankin + the Vagabond Team

Travel With Confidence

We are 100% committed to the health and safety of our guests.

Our fleet of Mercedes tour vehicles are sparkling clean and hygienically-maintained.

Our tour itineraries focus on outdoor spaces and off the beaten track destinations.Two tour vehicles Driftwood and Vagabond Tours of Ireland

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☘️ Plan Your Escape To Ireland

It's never been easier to book an Ireland vacation with Vagabond or Driftwood Tours

ENQUIRE ABOUT VAGABOND TOURS

Ireland 2025 - What's Happening?

Football!

The College Classic is coming back to Dublin town in 2025!

If you're a fan of college football, August 2025 is the all-important date for your diary.

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Rugby!

Speaking of grudge matches, they don't come bigger than Ireland versus England.

Ireland are set to face England in the Aviva Stadium as part of their 6 Nations campaign in 2025!

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Festivals!

Everyone is an honourary Irish person on Saint Patrick's Day!

It's a great festival to base your 2025 Ireland tour around. You'll see the island in celebration mode AND you'll avail of our discounted tour price offer.

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Golf!

Ireland is full of breathtaking (and challenging) golf courses.

The Emerald Isle will host the 2025 Open Championship at Royal Portrush Golf Club in County Antrim⛳️

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Your Safety Is Paramount

All our permanent staff are trained to comply with Ireland's Covid-19 Safety Charter standard for tourism businesses.

We continue to update all our procedures to ensure the highest standards of cleaning and hygiene.

Find out how Vagabond is committed to the health and safety of our guests

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What Makes Us Tick?

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Read how Vagabond was founded — and where we're headed — on the About Us page.

What Is Responsible Tourism?

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Respect for our planet and its people lies at the heart of our responsible tourism mission.

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