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Why Vagabond?

😌 Off The Beaten Path Destinations

πŸ† Listed on Travel + Leisure World's Best Awards

🌀️ Often Surprisingly Mild Weather

🍎 Delicous Irish Food & Drink

πŸ›« Early Bird Flight & Hotel Deals

πŸ’° 10% Off Peak Rates in Mar, Apr & Oct

 

What Makes Vagabond Tours So Special?

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Incredible Destinations with a mum and daughter hugging
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Rob and Amy Rankin established Vagabond Tours all the way back in 2002.

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

πŸ’š Our Guests Love Us!

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7 Day Castles & Kingdoms Tour
"HIGHLY RECOMMEND"

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Cannot say enough good things about this company.

Our guide, Tony, was a character and we truly enjoyed spending the week with him.

I would travel with them again in a heartbeat and highly recommend the whole team.

NANETTE, MAY 2025

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6 Day Great Southern Tour
"YOU CANNOT GO WRONG WITH A VAGABOND TOUR"

Experienced so much history and culture and saw some of the most beautiful places on earth.

Vagabond Tours takes care of all the details and the accommodations are spectacular.

The small group experience was wonderful and our guide fostered lively and fun conversations.

You cannot go wrong on a Vagabond/Driftwood Tour

GUEST, JUNE 2025

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11 Day Discover Ireland Tour
"PERFECT EXPERIENCE"

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I cannot say enough good things about this tour group!

From start to finish, it was exceptional! The route, the excursions, the accommodations, the scenery - all were absolutely incredible.

A HUGE plus was our wonderful tour guide, Tadhg. He MADE this trip!

We will definitely make plans to tour with Vagabond again!

GUEST, AUGUST 2025

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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 2028!

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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15% Off March 2026

Springtime is a beautiful time to tour Ireland and right now is a great moment to start planning.

Enjoy 15% off* all our scheduled Vagabond and Driftwood Tours departing in March 2026.

You can also avail of 10% off all of our Vagabond and Driftwood April departures in 2026.

SEE THE OFFER

*15% off the main season price

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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 2028 - What's Happening?

Soccer!

The Euros are coming to Ireland for the first time in 2028!

If you’re a football/soccer fan, summer 2028 in Ireland is the all-important reason to mark it in your calendar.

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Rugby!

Nothing compares to the 6 Nations Rugby Tournament.

Ireland will be hoping to add another trophy to their decorated cabinet!

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Festivals!

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

It's a great festival to base your 2028 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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Tripadvisor Travellers Choice 2025 Award

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                       National Geographic Traveler 50 tours of a lifetime bade 2013

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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 β€” and where we're headed β€” 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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