Off the beaten path experiences e.g. the sheep dog demo. Giants causeway was a must see, but very touristy. Enjoyed the opportunity to have options e.g. explored Bushmills rather than whiskey tour... Toon meer
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My 5th trip with Vagabond (Wild atlantic way) was amazing as usual:genuine experiences,unforgettable landscapes inspiring insider stories,local traditional culture folklore,wonderfull people making e... Toon meer
My sister and I have just completed the 11day Discover Ireland tour which covered both Northern Ireland and the republic. Of Ireland . Loved it . Tom , our tour leader and driver did a stellar job h... Toon meer
Completed the 11-day driftwood tour October 2024 with Tony our wonderful guide, and a great group of 11. We saw numerous breathtaking sites, castles, sheep ,coastal towns, and all the delicious food... Toon meer
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Over Vagabond & Driftwood Tours of Ireland
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Fun tours. 5 Star Reviews. Friendly support.
Trust Vagabond to deliver your dream Ireland vacation...
We've been leading Ireland tours off the beaten track since 2002.
Our guided Ireland vacation packages are the perfect recipe of flexible itineraries, high quality hotels, local driver guides, Mercedes tour vehicles and unmissable experiences.
Oh yes... And fun!
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Our Flexible Booking Terms include a free 7 day seat hold, a low flat-rate deposit and — because we know Ireland tours are once-in-a-lifetime experiences for many — all the help and information you need selecting the itinerary that suits best.
🛶 Feeling Energetic?
Get active on a Vagabond Cultural Adventure featuring hiking, biking, kayaking, history, culture and wild destinations.
GO VAGABOND🏰 Prefer A Gentler Pace?
Relax on a Driftwood Journey of Discovery, savouring quality time to explore Ireland's scenery, history and culture.
GO DRIFTWOODYou'll have no more than 14 other travel companions. Our small group ethos guarantees great service from our highly-trained VagaGuide team.
Founded by Rob & Amy Rankin 21 years ago, Vagabond Tours is still family-owned and operated today. Our whole team insists on exceptional quality and personalised service for all guests.
See You Soon in Ireland!
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Unit 52, Newtown Business and Enterprise Centre, Wicklow, A63 PA07, Newtownmountkennedy,, Ierland
- +353 (0) 1 563 4358
- enquiries@vagabond.ie
- vagabondtoursofireland.com
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It was the best trip I have ever had
It was the best trip I have ever had. Vagabond truly cares for each passenger and strives for perfection. I highly recommend the company.
Mary from MN
1 november 2024
Antwoord van Vagabond & Driftwood Tours of Ireland
Hi Mary. Thank you so much for your fabulous review. We are so happy to hear that you had such a lovely experience with us. It is our aim to ensure that every guest that travels with us loves Ireland as much as we do. We appreciate your recommendation and we hope to see you in Ireland again soon.
Jadon, our wonderful driver/tour guide,
Our driver/tour guide, Jason, was amazing. The knowledge and information he passed on to us was wonderfully interesting. He shared history, folklore, and culture, and added a touch of humor, which was most welcoming and relaxing. His driving was impeccable and He constantly watched out for us.
This Ring of Ireland was a trip of a lifetime and I can’t thank Vagabond/Driftwood tours and Jason enough for a wonderful Ireland experience.
1 november 2024
Antwoord van Vagabond & Driftwood Tours of Ireland
Thank you so much for your amazing review. Jason is an amazing guide and great fun to be around. We are so happy. to hear that you enjoyed your tour with him and that he added to the entire experience. We really appreciate you taking the time to write such a lovely review. Hopefully we will see you back in Ireland again in the near future.
The trip was well organized and our…
The trip was well organized and our guide/driver, Vaughan Ryan, was a peach! He was so kind and helpful and very knowledgeable about the places we were. I learned so much about Ireland and very much enjoyed the trip! thank you!
1 november 2024
Antwoord van Vagabond & Driftwood Tours of Ireland
We really appreciate your 5 start review. Vaughan is a legend. We are so happy to her that you enjoyed your tour with him. He really is a wealth of knowledge on all things Ireland. It's great to hear that you learned a lot along the way and enjoyed your trip. We hope we can welcome you back to Ireland again in the future.
Plan a Trip to Remember
Vagabond was the first organized tour that we have been on.This was a splendid experience and, without hesitation, we will recommend this Driftwood Seven Day Castles and Kingdoms bus tour!
Our guide, Ciera, made our time in the magical countryside of the Republic of Ireland so special with her knowledge, stories and love of her country.
The accommodations were carefully selected to give us the best memories and everywhere we stopped we enjoyed good food and wonderful company. We met lovely people on board this tour of 16.
Thank you!
14 september 2024
Antwoord van Vagabond & Driftwood Tours of Ireland
Thank you so much for your positive review. We are so happy to hear that you enjoyed your first ever organised tour. Ciara is a superstar. We are delighted to know that you had a greta time with her on tour. It's always wonderful to hear that you enjoyed the hotels, food and of course that you met some amazing people along the way. We appreciate your 5 star review and we hope to see you back in Ireland again soon.
Enjoy Ireland without the stress of having to drive!
I have always wanted to travel to Ireland, but between my personal intimidation of driving there, paired with feeling overwhelmed about planning the trip, I felt stuck as to how to move forward. After doing some looking around online, I finally came across Vagabond & Driftwood Tours of Ireland and realized they were the answer to my concerns! Since they take care of all of the driving while on tour, I was free to take in my surroundings of the gorgeous scenery, without having to worry about driving or getting lost. The experience was made even better by having the most wonderful and caring tour guides as well! The guides are locals and are incredibly knowledgeable and genuine people, who are enthusiastic about sharing their culture, history, and beautiful country with visitors. I'm already daydreaming about my next trip with Vagabond - I hope to make it happen in the near future!
6 september 2024
Antwoord van Vagabond & Driftwood Tours of Ireland
Thank you so much for your positive review. We are so happy to hear that you enjoyed your tour with us and that we could help to answer some of your concerns. It's always brilliant to hear that you enjoyed the time you had with your VagaGuides and that you had the time to relish in all of the beautiful scenery. We really appreciate your positive review and we hope to welcome you back to Ireland again in the future.
A terrific tour!
I had never participated in a "guided" tour before but wanted to avoid the driving...and leave most of the 'where to go' decision making to others.
I could not be more pleased. Our guide, Brendan, was terrific - and we enjoyed every day and every minute!
Looking forward to a future trip, perhaps to the North!
22 september 2024
Antwoord van Vagabond & Driftwood Tours of Ireland
Thank you so much for your wonderful review. We are so happy to heat that you enjoyed your first ever guided tour with us and that you enjoyed the experience. You were definitely in good hands with Brendan. Like the rest of our VagaGuides, he is a true superstar! We appreciate your kind review and hope to welcome you back to Ireland again in the future.
Ireland is a beautiful place full of…
Ireland is a beautiful place full of historic interest and good food. Paddy was a knowledgable, good-humoured, patient and helpful guide. There were a few small glitches: our group could have been better introduced to each other (with a name list and introductory dinner) and one accomodation very stingy with the heat. We would certainly recommend Vagabond.
1 november 2024
Antwoord van Vagabond & Driftwood Tours of Ireland
Thank you for your kind review and the recommendation of your Driftwood Tour. It's especially heartwarming to hear that Paddy met your expectations with his guiding skills and generally positive demeanour. We regret that the group was not properly introduced and that the heating wasn't turned up at one of your hotels — we are nothing if not observant of feedback! We will take these valuable tips on board and feed them back to the relevant departments. For the group, that means our guide training team for the 2025 season. Thank you again for choosing Vagabond & Driftwood and trusting us with your vacation to Ireland.
Brilliant
Off the beaten path experiences e.g. the sheep dog demo.
Giants causeway was a must see, but very touristy.
Enjoyed the opportunity to have options e.g. explored Bushmills rather than whiskey tour as we are not big whiskey drinkers.
The history behind our stops was super appreciated ; add a few more "Irish folklore" stories.
23 oktober 2024
Antwoord van Vagabond & Driftwood Tours of Ireland
Hello and thank you for sharing your generous 5 star review. We are thrilled to hear you enjoyed your time in Ireland with us. It is great to see your appreciation for the various sites and locations. We love being able to share Ireland with our guests. We hope to see you again soon!
Fun and knowledgable
Fun and knowledgable, local guides and small group size made for an excellent experience. We saw things and did things that are 'off the beaten path'.
30 september 2024
Antwoord van Vagabond & Driftwood Tours of Ireland
We greatly appreciate you for taking the opportunity to share your kind review. We take great pride in sharing the best of Ireland with our guests by going off the beaten path. We hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back to Ireland again in the near future. Until then, safe travels.
Seeing your beautiful country with the perfect guide
Seeing your beautiful country with a guide who was knowledgeable,caring and had a good sense of humor. Andrew got to know each of us on a personal level. I had a knee replacement and Andrew helped me when I needed help without my asking. Andrew was the perfect guide and I feel lucky that he was our guide.
2 september 2024
Antwoord van Vagabond & Driftwood Tours of Ireland
Thank you very much for taking the time to share your lovely review. Ireland is indeed a beautiful place and we are so proud to have been able to share it with you. Andrew is a true gem. His love for Ireland shines through on every tour. He will always go the extra mile for his guests and we are so grateful to have him with us. Thanks again for your kind words and we hope to see you again soon!
I think that the 5 major hikes that we…
I think that the 5 major hikes that we took were great. Our trip leader was excellent in knowledge of the areas and his ability to relate to all 12 trip members. In this case I think that the cohesiveness of our 12 member group is what really made this trip great.
26 september 2024
Antwoord van Vagabond & Driftwood Tours of Ireland
Hello and thank you for your review. It is great to hear you enjoyed your time in Ireland with us, especially doing the hikes. Ireland has some amazing trails and we are so happy to have shared them with you. We are also thrilled to know that you got on so well with your fellow group members. We hope to have the pleeasure of seeing you in Ireland again soon!
Vagabond Driftwood Tour
The tour was fantastic. Small group. Dave our guide, was fantastic. I learned so much about Ireland’s history. The country is beautiful. I highly recommend Vagabond to everyone.
1 november 2024
Antwoord van Vagabond & Driftwood Tours of Ireland
Hello and thank you for taking the time to share your generous 5 star review. It is great to hear you had a fabulous time travelling around Ireland with Dave as your guide. Dave is incredible and we are so pleased to have him on our team of wonderful guides. Your recommendation is greatly appreciated and we hope to see you again soon!
Our driver Paddy
1 november 2024
Antwoord van Vagabond & Driftwood Tours of Ireland
It is great to know that Paddy added to your touring experience. We hope to welcome you back to Ireland again in the near future.
A well organized, average tour
Likes: clear communication, easy registration and payment process. Clean van. Nice accommodations. Reasonable time spent riding in the van.
Dislikes: 1) Van interior was small for the 13 of us. Glad we didn't have a full group. 2) Why hand out a wonderful Vagabond map of Ireland at the END of the trip? 3) Guide should advise the group before lunch if there's a group dinner that evening with no other options. Might eat a lighter lunch or order more and skip the dinner. 4) The guide should establish courtesy guidelines at the beginning of the trip, such as listening, or at least not talking, when the guide has something to say. 5) Trip was not as active as I was led to believe from the literature and the Facebook group comments. 6) The alternative hotel because Dingle was unavailable was disappointing, even with the discount. The transportation alternatives were not very well thought out ahead of time and were confusing to the group which required MULTIPLE repeats of the options. Wandering around Dingle all day without a hotel to return to wasn't enjoyable. 7) Please keep political comments out of the tour. 8) Friendly and efficient guide but not a lot of color/reference/tidbits to share that would have definitely kicked up the tour experience significantly.
1 november 2024
Antwoord van Vagabond & Driftwood Tours of Ireland
Thank you for your review. We value all feedback and take everything into consideration when planning for future tours and guide training. It's good to read that you found the tour well organised, our communications clear and the payment process easy to navigate. The alternative hotel offered to your tour departure in Dingle was an unfortunate late change and is not a normal occurrence. We informed all guests of the change well in advance of the tour and, as you note, provided a partial refund, a free meal and free transportation to and from the hotel. We're sorry if this didn't make up for the inconvenience caused. It's surprising to hear that you only received your map at the end of your tour; this is normally handed out on Day 1. Group dynamics are not always easy to control. The nature of touring means that a diverse group of strangers comes together in a confined space for a short period of time. Usually, in our experience, this results in fun and new friendships. However, of course, that's not always possible. Group management is a core part of guide training and we will pass your comments onto our head trainer. Likewise, we do our very best to advise all of our confirmed guests about the physical requirements on tour. Minimum abilities are highlighted across our website and in pre-departure communications. However, we can only advise and, once the tour has started, our guides are trained to cater for each guest's needs. Our vehicles are designed to accommodate up to 15 guests and their luggage in comfort. Their compact size allows our itineraries to explore off the beaten track destinations that larger buses cannot reach; perhaps a larger vehicle and group would be the best option for future vacations. However, we appreciate your business, your honest feedback and we thank you for choosing Vagabond & Driftwood for your Ireland trip on this occasion.
Vagabond Delivered Well rounded Adventure
Vagabond delivered a full scale introduction to Ireland including an educational trip of culture, lore, sight seeing, history and hiking some of the countryside trails. Accommodations were very comfortable. We loved that we were supporting small local businesses along the way. The guide provided an informative journey and we always arrived safely to our destinations. He took care to be cognizant of individual needs and still allowed the group to travel on.
30 september 2024
Antwoord van Vagabond & Driftwood Tours of Ireland
Thank you for taking the time to share your generous 5 star review. We are thrilled to hear you had a fabulous time in Ireland with us. It is great to know our trusted Vagaguide added to your overall experience and made sure everyone was looked after. Thanks again for the kind review and we hope to see you again soon!
2nd tour as good as the first!
This was our 2nd time touring with Vagabond Tours. We were on Driftwood tours in 2018 with Damien. Top notch. This time we were on the Northern Ireland Tour with Vaugh. He was wonderful. He was well versed, organized, but flexible in the iternary when necessary. Was accomadating to the needs of all of us. The pre-trip was very well done, sending us information about Dublin and other aspects of the trip to help us prepare for it. When I had a question on concern, I got a response and help in less than 24 hours. Totally enjoyable experience.
1 november 2024
Antwoord van Vagabond & Driftwood Tours of Ireland
We greatly appreciate you for taking the time to share your generous 5 star review with us. We are so proud to have been given the opportunity to welcome you back to Ireland for your second tour with us. It is great to know that you had a wonderful time exploring Northern Ireland with Vaughan as your trusted guide. We are also happy to hear that our office team were able to assist you with everything prior to your trip. We hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back to Ireland again soon!
Exceeded expectations!!
Excellent customer service, awesome website, our guide, the actual tour…..ALL exceeded expectations. The hotels and excursions were A+ and the price of the tour was very reasonable for the level of service and the experience we had. Have already recommended to friends and family.
23 september 2024
Antwoord van Vagabond & Driftwood Tours of Ireland
Hi there! Thank you for taking the opportunity to share with us your kind words regarding your recent tour. We are thrilled to hear you had such a positive experience in Ireland. We hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back to Ireland again soon for some more adventures.
Ireland will change your life forever…
Our first trip to Ireland started September 13. Flew into Dublin for 3 extra days pre tour, and stayed at the Grand Canal Hotel! If you can, stay here! It was just wonderful!
We did the 7 day Treasure Ireland tour with Brian Feno. One month later I still dream about this trip….
This is where we left our hearts…in Ireland ….
14 people on our van, and we all became friends who laughed ( at Brian and his sayings!) , cried as we sang Caledonia, and fell silent as we put our hands on the standing stones and felt a mystical presence surrounding us..
Brian sang to us and we were jaw dropping in awe as we never knew he sang! He took us to out of the way places and gave us loads of time to explore…absolutely no rushing us…
The accommodations were AMAZING ! We figured they’d be good… we were in smaller places, not big hotels. The places we stayed were something you’d only dream about!
There were times while traveling in the van that Brian would play music from his playlist and we’d turn our heads and look at each other with tears streaming down our faces….
This Driftwood tour was so life changing that you must go….you must…
16 september 2024
Antwoord van Vagabond & Driftwood Tours of Ireland
Thank you for sharing your glowing 5 star review. We greatly appreciate your kind words and we are so proud to have been given the opportunity to share Ireland with you. We are delighted to hear you had such a wonderful time exploring Ireland with Brian Feno as your trusted guide. Feno is a true gem and we are so lucky to have him with us. It is pleasing to know that his guidance made your experience extra special. We look forward to welcoming you back to Ireland in the near future.
Great experience!
I have never been on an organized tour before but Vagabond has definitely sent the bar high!! From planning the trip until it was over the staff was very helpful and responded to questions or concerns promptly! Dave was our tour guide and he did an outstanding job of sharing the story of Ireland. I would highly recommend Vagabond Tours!!
9 september 2024
Antwoord van Vagabond & Driftwood Tours of Ireland
Hello and thank you for sharing with us your kind review. We are proud to have been given the opportunity to share Ireland with you.
It is great to know that Dave played a great role in making your experience extra special.
Your recommendation is greatly appreciated and we hope to see you again soon!
Vagabond Tours Offer a Trip that is Memorable
The experience with vagabond tours was great from beginning to end.
When deciding on what tour company to use I called and emailed them several times and they were always quick to respond. Once we were in Ireland our tour guide, Dave was helpful, entertaining and most importantly knowledgeable. The sights were incredible, the accommodations chosen were great and the whole experience memorable!
23 september 2024
Antwoord van Vagabond & Driftwood Tours of Ireland
Thank you very much for taking the time to share your generous 5 star review. We are delighted to hear you had a wonderful experience from start to finish. Dave is a true gem and we are so proud to have him with us. We look forward to welcoming you back to Ireland again in the near future!
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