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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.

That's 22 years of magic memories, locally-owned hotels, passionate driver guides, exceptional tour vehicles, delicious food and unmissable local Irish experiences.

What's more, we are the only Irish tour company named in Travel + Leisure's World's Best Awards 2023 and the first tour operator in Ireland to become a certified B Corp.

๐ŸŽถ NEW MUSIC TOUR: Hit the high notes on our brand new Irish music itinerary, the 8 Day Jigs & Reels Ireland Music Tour

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 Only B Corp Certified Tour Operator
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Family-Owned Hotels in Incredible Locations
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Highly-Trained Local 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

๐Ÿ’š Our Guests Love Us!

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11 Day Discover Ireland Tour
"we made such great friends along the way"
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I consider Vagabond the best choice because they are flexible and open to suggestions ...

It was obvious that Vagabond's only goal is to make sure their customers have an excellent experience while visiting Ireland. Highly Recommend!

BARBARA, OCTOBER 2023
7 Day Irish Castles & Kingdoms Tour
"we had the perfect trip to ireland"
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Every day was full of off the beaten path experiences.

Traveling with a small group is definitely the way to go. If Ireland is on your bucket list, be sure to go with a Vagabond Driftwood tour!

BRENDA, OCTOBER 2023
6 Day Great Southern Ireland Tour
"small-group tour fun"
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Our Driftwood tour was amazing. Having a small group made the adventure so much more fun.

Having a smaller vehicle let us explore places that big buses couldnโ€™t reach. My only dilemma is what trip to book with them next.

EMILY, NOVEMBER 2023

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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.

  • โœ”๏ธ Maximum 14 Other Guests
  • โœ”๏ธ Comfortable Mercedes Tour Vehicles
  • โœ”๏ธ Explore Castles, Gardens & Scenery
  • โœ”๏ธ Guaranteed Scheduled Departures
  • โœ”๏ธ 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.

  • โœ”๏ธ Maximum 12 Other Guests
  • โœ”๏ธ Chunky 4ร—4 Mercedes Tour Vehicles
  • โœ”๏ธ Hiking, Biking, Horseback-Riding & Kayaking
  • โœ”๏ธ Guaranteed Scheduled Departures
  • โœ”๏ธ Upbeat Tour Pace
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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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FLEXIBLE BOOKING TERMS

Reserve your seat for 7 days for free. Book your tour for โ‚ฌ250 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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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.

Highlights include the Ring of Kerry, Dingle, Giants Causeway, the Cliffs of Moher, Connemara, the Burren, 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 Worldโ€™s Best Awards 2023 โ€” one of the travel industry's most prestigious international accolades.

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Can more than 1,000 5-Star Reviewers on TripAdvisor be wrong? Our small-group tours of Ireland are rated 5/5 and were awarded a 2023 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

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We care about the impacts of our Ireland tours. To back this commitment up and strive for improvement, we are active members of Sustainable Travel Network

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Our 6 Day Driftwood Ancient Ireland Tour took home the 2019 award for Best Irelandโ€™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

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Read Ireland Tour Tips On Our Blog

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What Would Ireland Be Like Without Saint Patrick?

16th March 2024
With Patty's Day 2024 upon us, Irish expert Derry asks: what would we do without Paddy? And what is the REAL history of Saint Patrick and his festival? History of Saint Patrick At A Glance ๐Ÿ˜‡ Shock Horror! Saint Patrick Wasn't From Ireland โ›ช Neither Was He The First Person To Evangelise In Ireland โ˜˜๏ธ March 17th Marks His Death (You Can Visit His Grave In Northern Ireland) ๐Ÿ False: Patty Banished Snakes. True: It Was The Ice Age. ๐Ÿฅณ Paddy's Day Became A Global Party Largely Due To Emigration ๐Ÿ’š Green Is Not The Only Colour Associated With Patrick (Or Ireland) โ›ฐ๏ธ There Are Countless Places Named After Patrick (Like This Holy Mountain)
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How We Became A B Corp ... And How You Can Too!

14th March 2024
How can your business become a B Corp? Tour guide Brian shares tips and tricks from Vagabond's journey to become Irelandโ€™s first travel B Corp. How To Become A B Corp At A Glance What Is A B Corp? ๐Ÿค” How To Become A B Corp ๐Ÿ’š 5 Business Areas To Focus On โœ‹ Why We Became A B Corp โ˜˜๏ธ Looking To The Future ๐ŸŒ…
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