
Vagabond Tours Ltd
Updated August 2025.About Vagabond Tours Ltd
Vagabond Tours of Ireland is Ireland’s leading small-group tour company, offering five star active and cultural adventures. Since 2002, we’ve been welcoming guests on unforgettable journeys, blending hidden gems with iconic sights. Behind every great tour is an even greater team. Our close knit crew includes tour guides, operations, sales and marketing all united by a passion for Ireland, sustainability and delivering exceptional guest experiences. We're proud to be a Certified Great Place to Work, with a focus on collaboration, innovation and mutual respect at the heart of everything we do
Employee Demographics
Tenure
- <2 years - 44%
- 2-5 years - 33%
- 6-10 years - 13%
- 11-15 years - 8%
- Over 20 years - 2%
Culture Overview

At Vagabond Tours, our culture is driven by shared adventure and real human connection. Our values, passion, excellence, fun, resilience, authenticity, empathy, humility and initiative shape how we treat each other and how we work every day. Whether you’re leading a tour along Ireland’s wild coastline or working from HQ, every team member is valued, listened to and supported. Ideas are welcomed. Efforts are recognised. Successes, big and small are celebrated together. We believe great teamwork leads to exceptional guest experiences. But more than that, we believe in looking after our people. From flexible working to open communication, professional development and a strong focus on wellbeing, we work hard to ensure everyone thrives. Being a Certified Great Place to Work reflects not just where we are now, but our ongoing commitment to keep improving, listening, and building a workplace we’re all proud of. At Vagabond Tours, it’s simple: when our people succeed, we all do.
Company Culture at Vagabond Tours Ltd
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Word from the top

Achieving Great Place to Work certification is something we’re incredibly proud of at Vagabond Tours. This recognition reflects the culture we’ve worked hard to build, one where every team member feels supported, valued and inspired. Our people are what make Vagabond Tours special.
From guides out on the road to those at HQ, each person contributes not just skills, but passion, creativity and heart. We believe that by investing in our team, listening to their ideas and encouraging personal growth, we create not just better tours but a better company. That’s why earning Great Place to Work certification matters so much to us, it’s a reflection of our people-first approach.
While we’re proud of this achievement, we also see it as a stepping stone. We’re committed to continuous improvement, ensuring that Vagabond Tours remains a workplace where people are happy, motivated and excited about what’s ahead.
Rob Rankin,
Managing Director
Getting the list of awards....
Best Workplaces Lists
Great Place To Work® is proud to recognise Vagabond Tours Ltd on the following Best Workplaces Lists.
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