Vagabond & Driftwood Tours of Ireland Reviews 1,365

Our tour (from 27 April to 3rd May), led by Paddy Fahy, was outstanding from start to finish! Paddy was a great communicator, very knowledgeable about Irish history, flora and fauna, topography - al... See more

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... See more

This was an amazing adventure. Brian was extremely helpful. He is so knowledgable and very accommodating. He made sure we had the best tour ever. I saw so many places and experienced so much I can’t w... See more

The trip was fantastic. Our group of 11 plus Tadhg (our guide) rode our all wheel drive Mercedes bus to the top of the mountain and to the valleys below. A beautiful country even if slightly soggy at... See more

Our coach driver/tour guide, Jason, was fabulous -- knowledgeable, telling us about sites and extra sites as we drove, great driver, friendly, helpful, sense of humor. The Irish a warm, friendly and... See more

Our 7 day Driftwood Treasure island tour was amazing!! We covered a lot of ground, some the "traditional" tourist sites and some definitely off the beaten track. Our guide Hugh set an inclusive tone... See more

The guides were knowledgable and passionate about irelands country, customs, history. The locations we were able to go bc of the smaller van lent to great sights and experiences. Great mixture of acti... See more

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... See more

The personalized, non-touristy hotels, restaurants, and interactions made the trip feel so much more authentic. Our guide was wonderful, and a lot of knowledge. There was a lot of Irish pride, humilit... See more

Fabulous tour start to finish. Booking was easy and their website had an answer to every question you might have about Ireland. The tour itself was amazing. Loved the great mix of touring and activi... See more

Very well organized, knowledgeable driver. We had great experiences, the driver knew how to avoid busy times, knew which restaurants were good, which tour directors were special (for instance the Blac... See more

We did 2 Great tours back to back. We had 2 fun and engaging guides who gave us a real Irish experience and told us all about the history of the country. We explored beautiful countryside, castles,... See more

Our guide Danny was amazing and made our trip fun from beginning to end. Seeing a lot of Ireland, learning more of its history, and getting to meet its people was terrific. We had a good group of co... See more

Our amazing tour guide Tim, the itinerary and unique experiences - staying in a castle, visiting a sheep farm, the stone circles and the less well-known hikes - made the made the trip remarkable.... See more

We had two wonderful guides Brian F and Angela. They provided so much insight into the country, giving us some history as well as general information on the local area. They answered all our questions... See more

This was my first tour experience and it was phenomenal. The organization, the communication before we even arrived was exceptional. Our guide Jasper went above and beyond. From day 1 he h... See more

Everything leading up to our Vagabond Tour was amazing. From the ease of booking, getting the needed information directly from the team, from their website and from the fellow travelers in the Faceboo... See more

The "great" part of the tour was the personal knowledge of the sites and history behind them provided by David, the tour guide. He also was well schooled in how to support members during unplanned med... See more

From the beginning to the end this was a wonderful experience. The pre trip information we received from Rob and team along with quick response to any questions we had was much appreciated. Our guid... See more

The guide/driver Brian Walsh made all the difference. His knowledge and patience with all of us was fabulous. Of course the itinerary and scenery were lovely. Much of the tour was top notch, but som... See more

Denise along with interns Damian and Oisin were an awesome team!! Even thoughout the emergency issues with a fellow traveler, everyone remained calm!! Denise is an excellent folklorist!! Her s... See more

paddy was a terrific tour guide, personable, took care of peoples needs, very knowledgeable, nice stories during interludes, good music selection for the rides.The tour accommodations were good.... See more

The Vagabond 7 day World Tour of Ireland was so incredibly amazing. The locations for hiking, culture stops, small towns, pubs, offered activities were all top notch. As other tours have stated we cr... See more

Our tour guide Damian was simply fabulous! His upbeat attitude, wealth of history, and all the "extras" we experienced along the way made this trip perfect. We saw SO much of Ireland, stayed in beauti... See more

Driftwood offers great itineraries, knowledgeable guides, and comfortable transport. Our lodgings were outstanding, and so were our activity options. Smaller tour size allows for great flexibility. An... See more

What made our tour great was our tour guide, Brian! He provided us with a historical narrative during our drives which was very much appreciated and essential in giving us a truly exceptional experi... See more

Excellent! Would book again with Vagabond. From the booking, communication was prompt and courteous. Upon meeting my tour group, my guide (Brian) was incredibly helpful. He shared much about Irish his... See more

So I'm writing to those people who are looking for an Ireland travel experience and not sure who they should trust. Rest assured that your Vagabond or Driftwood Tour of Ireland will be all that yo... See more

Fantastic tour! Our tour guide, Shane, was informative, funny, warm and made the trip an incredible adventure. Perfect for my 12 and 14 year old who also really loved all the activities we did in Irel... See more

This was my first trip to Europe and first going solo. Your professional emails were enthusiastic and helped me navigate things like What's App and Photo circle. Every day was a new and educational e... See more

I had a complication that resulted in my having to make several changes before joining the tour late. The Vagabond staff, especially John Mckiernan, replied even after hours in Ireland. I’ve trave... See more

Our guide Brian B was wonderful. He was knowledgeable, funny and made the experience feel like a trip made just for us. Our experience with Vagabond in general couldn’t have been better. We truly got... See more

Jasper our guide and driver was a very big part of the great experience we had. His good humor and knowledge of Ireland made the trip very enjoyable. Also, the itinerary, accommodations, Mercedes va... See more

Everything was perfect! Our guide Bryan Barry was excellent and treated us to great stories, wonderful little side trips, great restaurant recommendations and overall attentiveness. The smaller bus is... See more

There was fast, complete transparency in all communications. Accommodations were very nice and in close to towns. Aidan, well what can I say. He was just great!!! Could answer any question asked... See more

My husband and I had an amazing time on our 7-Day Treasure Island tour with Steve. We stayed in amazing small towns, learned a lot of Irish history, met wonderful local people, and enjoyed getting to... See more

From my very first phone calls and emails to Vagabond and Driftwood Tours until we returned to Dublin on the last day of our trip, we were treated so well. The folks in the office answered all my que... See more

Our 12 day Giant Irish Adventure was even better than expected! There is no way we could’ve seen almost the whole country on our own!! Truly enjoyable experience when someone else drives and plans eve... See more

Our 11 day Driftwood Tour around Ireland was above and beyond all expectations! I loved the small group atmosphere where we all got know each other and share pics and tips. Our tour guide, Jason, was... See more

I think what made our experience so great was Sarah, our guide. She was fantastic. And while we saw wonderful sights, learned many things a lot of it was information given through Sarah that made th... See more

This was our 2nd Vagabond tour, and they were both equally spectacular. The tour guides definitely make this tour extra special. Brian was our guide this trip and he was really fun, entertaining, k... See more

I had a fabulous trip ! 11days of adventure with friends and our guide Dave was a fantastic host !Fun stops off the tourist path ,cute cozy pubs, beautiful hotel stays … truly a wonderful way to ex... See more

Our trip to Ireland was fantastic. The experience was made better by the small group tour (14) we chose. Strangers at first, brought together by conversation, lots of laughs and the shared lea... See more

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 concern... See more

We had an absolutely fabulous trip touring Ireland on a Vagabond Driftwood tour. We had two guides on our 7 day tour (they split the tour) and both were amazing! They were very knowledgeable, friendl... See more

Our Vagabond guide Jason was fantastic! He has a wonderful sense of humor and speaks very well to his audience. I was truly impressed with his knowledge of all the locations that we visited. Prior to... See more

I loved it all. Our driver/tour guide Denise was the best, she was knowledgeable of the history and would get us to our destinations before the crowd. The hotels, towns, excursions were gun and histor... See more

Our tour guide, Danny, was absolutely superb. He was intelligent, entertaining, kind, helpful and irreverent. What more could you ask for? We had a lovely group of fellow travelers, whom we honestl... See more

A wonderful trip that not only met but exceeded all of our expectations. A great company to work with on every front. From booking and communication to the amazing, personable, educated, fun and funny... See more

My experience on the driftwood tour was truly amazing! All of the attractions on the tour were well thought out and meaningful. Our driver Jason was extremely knowledgeable, funny, and helpful. I woul... See more