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.
๐ Off The Beaten Path Destinations
๐ Listed on Travel + Leisure World's Best Awards
๐ค๏ธ Often Surprisingly Mild Weather
๐ Delicous Irish Food & Drink
๐ซ Early Bird Flight & Hotel Deals
๐ฐ 10% Off Peak Rates in Mar, Apr & Oct
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.
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
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
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
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
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.
July is one of the best times to explore Ireland and right now is the perfect reason to start planning your tour.
Enjoy 10% off selected Driftwood Tours departing in July 2026.
It's never been easier to book an Ireland vacation with Vagabond or Driftwood Tours
The Euros are coming to Ireland for the first time in 2028!
If youโre a football/soccer fan, summer 2028 in Ireland is the all-important reason to mark it in your calendar.
Nothing compares to the 6 Nations Rugby Tournament.
Ireland will be hoping to add another trophy to their decorated cabinet!
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.
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
Read how Vagabond was founded โ and where we're headed โ on the About Us page.
Respect for our planet and its people lies at the heart of our responsible tourism mission.