World Class Small-Group Tours of Ireland*
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 .
💰 EARLYBIRD OFFER: Book your 2025 Driftwood tour now and you'll pay 2024 prices. Save up to €222 !
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💚 Our Guests Love Us!
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Vagabond/Driftwood tours are the absolute BEST.
We had a most memorable time. Couldn’t have asked for better accommodations or a better experience. Highly recommend, for the experience of a lifetime.
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Andrew was a wonderful guide, with the small group we could go places the larger bus could not.
The hotels for the kingdoms tour were excellent. cannot say enough about what a nice time we had. They even have plan b sites to visit based on weather.
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This was my first international trip and my first trip going solo - it exceeded my expectations!
Our tour guide Denise was SO knowledgeable. Everything was perfect! The van was comfortable, spacious, and every seat had a good view.
Vagabond Tours Are..
Ireland's original small-group tours.
In 2002, Rob led his first ever small-group tour of Ireland. Twenty-two years later, we are still listening, learning and improving every season. Every Vagabond & Driftwood itinerary distils decades of experience into one amazing adventure!
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Family-Owned With Local Guides
Based in Ireland, Vagabond & Driftwood has always been family-owned and operated. We recruit and train our driver guides locally. Our network of independent hotels and activity suppliers helps our tours contribute directly to the local economy.
An Award Winning Irish Tour Company
Exceptional quality runs right through Vagabond & Driftwood. Our standards have been recognised internationally. Most recently, we were the first B Corp from the Irish travel industry and the only tour operator awarded in the Travel + Leisure World's Best Awards 2023.
Choose Your Tour Style x
Driftwood - relaxed pace.
Relax on a Driftwood small-group tour of Ireland featuring quality time to explore Ireland's scenery, history & culture.
- ✔️ Maximum 14 Other Guests
- ✔️ Comfortable Mercedes Tour Vehicles
- ✔️ Explore Castles, Gardens & Scenery
- ✔️ Guaranteed Scheduled Departures
- ✔️ Relaxed Tour Pace
Vagabond - Active Adventure
Get active on a small-group tour of Ireland featuring adventure, history, culture and wild destinations.
- ✔️ Maximum 12 Other Guests
- ✔️ Chunky 4×4 Mercedes Tour Vehicles
- ✔️ Hiking, Biking, Horseback-Riding & Kayaking
- ✔️ Upbeat Tour Pace
Vagabond - Active Small-Group Tours of Ireland
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Driftwood - Easy-Paced Small-Group Tours of Ireland
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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
FLEXIBLE BOOKING TERMS
Reserve your seat for 7 days for free. Book your tour for €250 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 World’s Best Awards 2023 — 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 .
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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 Ireland’s Ancient East Tourism Experience
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We were delighted when our small-group tours of Ireland were awarded the Green Tourism & Entertainment Award at the Green Awards 2018
Frequently Asked Questions
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- 📏 What Size Luggage Can I Bring?
- 🐴 How Do I Book Excursions?
- 🚐 How Many Tours Are There?
- 🛬 Are Flights Or Transfers Included?
Read Ireland Tour Tips On Our Blog
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