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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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8 Day Wild Irish Rover Tour
"everyday was a different adventure"
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I cannot say enough how wonderful this trip was.

We saw so much natural beauty, met so many nice, genuine people, ate great food, and stayed in lovely hotels.

Everyday was a different adventure or activity. There were a lot of laughs.

Our guide Kevin was the best. Just a really fun loving, happy soul who made the trip that much more memorable and enjoyable.

KATHY, June 2025
12 Day Giant Irish Adventure Tour
"i doubt i will ever visit a more beautiful place""
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Words cannot describe how wonderful this experience was for both of us.

Danny (our Vagaguide) was the shining star of our travels. He is funny, adventurous, accommodating, and extremely knowledgeable about Irish geography and history. His storytelling was enrapturing.

The scenery was absolutely breathtaking. Our favorite spots to visit were the ones off the beaten path, and Danny knows of many that are even off the off beaten.

We were lucky enough to experience all of this with an awesome group of fellow travelers.

I doubt that I will ever visit a more beautiful place.

KAREN, June 2025
12 Day Wild Coasts & Clover
"you're in for an experience you will never forget""
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There aren't enough words to describe how magnificent this tour was!

I've been to Ireland three times now, but it was Vagabond Tours that made me truly fall in love with this magical country.

The itinerary was expertly curated to be a perfect blend of history, nature, and local culture.

There is definitely something special about this company, and I will be forever grateful for having toured with them.

BOOK YOUR TRIP. You're in for an experience you will never forget!

TIA, May 2025

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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Take 10% Off All October Ireland Tours with a scenic landscape and tour group

10% October Deal

October is a magnificent, mellow and magical month to tour Ireland with us.

Scheduled departures in October 2025 and 2026 cost 10% less than peak season tours.

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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

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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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Only €250 Deposit

Confirm your tour for only €250 deposit per guest then pay the balance in bitesize chunks.

Free Seat Hold

Reserve your desired dates for up to 7 days with ZERO upfront cost.

 

Toll Free Calls

Contact our friendly team with any question (TOLL FREE from the USA and Canada)

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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.

If you want to visit multiple regions, we have longer 11+ day tours of Ireland too.

Highlights include the Ring of Kerry, Dingle, Giants Causeway, the Cliffs of Moher and the Burren, Connemara, 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

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

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.

"If I Could Give 10 Stars, I Would Still Want To Give 12!"

🟢🟢🟢🟢🟢 Date of experience: October 2021

"This is ABSOLUTELY the BEST way to see Ireland!

The small group (we had 11) van allows you to go to places big busses cannot access.

Our drive/guide, Edwina, was everything we could have asked for and more! She’s very skilled, knowledgeable, fun, funny, friendly, and helpful.

We had enough time to visit on scheduled stops without being rushed or trying to kill time. Each hotel was different and all were very nice...

We met 9 strangers that felt like family by the end of the tour. I would 1000% travel with them again!"

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Vagabond Wins Travel + Leisure World's Best Award For The Second Time

9th July 2025
Vagabond Tours has won the Travel + Leisure World's Best Award for the second time in the prestigious Tour Operator category. Company founder Rob gives his reaction.
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One Family Who Saw It All On Their Private Tour of Ireland

8th July 2025
VagaGuide John tells the story of the Davidson clan’s epic private Ireland tour. 💯 What Makes A Great Private Tour of Ireland? 🏰 Surprise! The Gang Visit An Ancestral Castle 🧭 The Davidsons’ Private Tour Kicks Off In Northern Ireland 🥃 The Giant’s Causeway and Bushmills Distillery 🌳 Derry City and Glenveagh National Park 🥂 Toasting Our Private Ireland Tour - Vagabond Style! ✅ What To Expect From A Private Tour of Ireland with Vagabond
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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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