Ireland Travel Tips

Staying in Ireland's capital city? Don't miss Deirdre's easy day trips from Dublin, all within easy reach by public transport. Dublin Day Trips & Public Transport At A Glance 🚞 I Love These Charming Day Trips Around Dublin 🚉 Dublin's Rail And Tram Systems Cover Most Of The City 🚏 For Everywhere Else, Hop On A Dublin Bus 🤑 Save Money & Hassle With This Travel Card

What is VAT? Travel expert John helps you understand Irish sales tax and how you can claim it back after your vacation to Ireland. Sales Tax And VAT Refunds In Ireland At A Glance 🤔 What is VAT Exactly? 📉 Different VAT Rates Sometimes Apply 💰 Is VAT Charged Separately? 🤑 How To Save On VAT

Ireland in November is a lovely time of year. Festivities are ramping up ahead of Christmas, you'll get better bang for your buck with hotels and flights and warm, cosy pubs are plentiful! Here are just some of the reasons why Danielle recommends visiting Ireland in November… November in Ireland At A Glance... 🤑 Cheaper Flights & Hotels 🎅🏻 Christmas Markets Kick-Off 🎨 Visit Museums and Galleries 🍻 Relax In The Cosy Pubs 🥾 Enjoy Quieter Hiking Trails

Less hassle. More friends. Freedom in spades. Compare how small-group guided tours measure up against self-drive vacations in Ireland with this helpful guide. Tours Vs. Self-Drive in Ireland 💰 Tours Are MORE Economical. Fixed Pricing Vs. Astronomical Rental Quotes, Gas, Insurance PLUS Other Fees 📸 You'll See MORE On Tour With Us Than You Would Driving. Let An Expert Guide You! 🗺️ Flexible Tour Itineraries With Choice & Downtime Built-In. Real Independence! 😎 Less Hassle. No Need To Adapt To Driving Stick, Driving On The Left Or Different Road Layouts 🙌 Be More Sociable! Ready-Made Travel Buddies On Tour And The Chance To Meet Friendly Locals 🗺️ No Fiddling With Maps Or GPS. See The REAL Ireland. All The Must-See Sights PLUS Our Secret Destinations. 🕖 Skip Queues At Major Attractions. We Time Arrivals Outside Peak Hours. ✔️ Little Or No Research Involved. We've Been Exploring Ireland Since 2002!

Get the latest travel updates from Vagabond & Driftwood about our 2025 and 2026 tours of Ireland.  

Let travel expert Danielle help you choose the perfect guided tour of Ireland. Understand the difference between our two tour styles; active Vagabond Cultural Adventures and gently-paced Driftwood Journeys of Discovery. Compare Our Tour Styles At A Glance 💓 Fitness Is Required On Both Tour Styles (Check Typical Step Counts) ⌛ Driftwood Features A Gentler Pace & More Multi-Night Stays 🚐 Our Mercedes Tour Vehicles Differ Ever-So-Slightly 🛥️ Both Tour Styles Offer Boat Trips — But Only One Itinerary Lands on Skellig Michael!