On My Tour FAQs

We ❤️ animals. But pets are not permitted on Vagabond or Driftwood Tours, unfortunately.

Service Dogs

If you need to bring along your service dog, you must notify us before you book your tour.

Please note that we may not be able to accommodate your request due to hotel restrictions and the consideration of other passengers.

Laundry facilities can be accessed during the two night stays in Dingle and Clifden.

If your Vagabond or Driftwood tour does not visit either Dingle or Clifden, your VagaGuide will advise you on where best to access laundry facilities.

We're confident that you'll love Irish food everywhere we take you.

When your Vagabond or Driftwood tour overnights in a town or city, there tends to be great dining options to choose from.

That varies from tour to tour depending on what the group wishes to do. Usually the guide will discuss this with the group and should they all want to dine together, group reservations can be made.

It's easier than ever for travellers with specialised dietary requirements to visit Ireland.

Yes. We make regular stops along the tour route where you can avail of bathroom facilities.

Simply ask your friendly VagaGuide if you're unsure when the next stop is coming

All equipment required for the optional activities will be provided by the suppliers. On the Vagabond adventures shoes or boots with a slight heel may be required for horse riding but most walking boots are fine for this purpose.

Both our active Vagabond Tours and easy-paced Driftwood Tours are relaxed and casual affairs.

You won't need to pack formal attire or fancy shoes unless you plan on fine dining in Michelin-starred restaurants.

Jeans and sneakers are totally acceptable in 99.9% of the bars, pubs, hotels and restaurants that you frequent on our tours.

Yes. You'll be required to move your luggage yourself.

Of coures, if you require assistance from your VagaGuide tour guide at any stage, there's not usually a problem.

Unless you're travelling from the UK, you will need an adapter to use your electric appliances in Ireland.

We use a three pin plug in Ireland, with square pins.

You can buy electrical converters/adapters in most airports, and all over Dublin city centre. For example, you'll find US to Ireland plug adapters on sale at Boots, a pharmacy chain.

The voltage in Ireland is 240v. Check that your appliances work on a 240v system. This should be stated either on the device or in its manual.

We advise not bringing too much cash to Ireland.

Around €200 Euro is more than enough to get you through your first days in Dublin. On tour, you can withdraw cash from cash machines/ATMs as you need it. You'll find ATMs in most towns and gas/service stations on tour. Just ask your VagaGuide tour guide for advice on when and where is best to withdraw cash.

Euro is the main currency you'll need. If your tour visits Northern Ireland, you'll also need Pound sterling (£).

There are two currencies on the island of Ireland.

Need to contact us at VagaHQ? Our office hours are 9.30am-5pm GMT.

Phone us from Ireland on 01 563 4358

Phone us from outside Ireland on +353 (0) 1 563 4358

In An Emergency...

Reach Vagabond Tours Managing Director Rob Rankin at any time on the Emergency Operations number listed in your booking confirmation.

In the unlikely even of an emergency, we can then contact your VagaGuide tour guide immediately.

All overnight stops on your Vagabond or Driftwood Tour offer WiFi.

You'll also be able to access the internet on your WiFi-enabled device at cafés, pubs and other stops along the route.

Phone

We highly recommend that you bring a WiFi-enabled phone with you to Ireland.

A phone will come in very handy to keep in touch with home.

If you do plan on bringing a phone, please share your number with us before the trip.

All overnight stops on your Vagabond or Driftwood Tour offer WiFi.

You'll also be able to access the internet on your WiFi-enabled device at cafés, pubs and other stops along the route.

Tipping in Ireland can be confusing if you're visiting from the USA or Canada.

Don't worry! Our top tipping tip is: don't tip unless you really loved the service.

Our policy on alcohol use by driver tour guides is zero tolerance.

If any of our tour guides were found to be consuming alcohol during a tour, it would mean instant dismissal.

Over 17 years and thousands of Vagabond and Driftwood tour departures, the situation has thankfully never arisen.

Find out more about our highly-trained VagaGuide tour guides.

We know you'll love our tour guides.

Our VagaGuides are some of the most passionate, talented, and professional tour guides working in Ireland.

Yes. One of the only non-flexible things about our tours are the departure days.

All of our tours depart from Dublin's Grand Canal Hotel on either Sundays, Mondays or Tuesdays.

Yes. We run scheduled tours. They feature set itineraries - browse them all here.

However, our itineraries are flexible when it comes to daily activities. We're proud to say that no Vagabond or Driftwood Tour is ever the same. Your tour will feature surprise stops and unlisted destinations.