Vagabond Small Group Tours of Ireland now offers a week-long Epic Irish Food Adventure that highlights the island’s best culinary experiences.
This lively, food-focused itinerary combines hands-on activities and memorable tastings. Guests can kayak to forage Atlantic seaweed, brew Irish coffee on a beach, and enjoy freshly caught shellfish served right from the ocean. The tour also explores Ireland’s long dairy tradition with visits to working farms and tastings of artisan cheeses. Along the way, travelers dine near Bronze Age monuments, meet innovative local food producers, chefs and brewers, sample mead at Ireland’s only meadery, and enjoy a banquet in an Irish castle. The program is built to showcase a wide range of modern Irish cuisine rooted in local ingredients and traditional practices.
“The Epic Irish Food Adventure opens a window to Ireland’s recent food renaissance. After years of under-appreciation, local Irish produce has come to the fore, mixing with international influences to produce a distinctively Irish modern cuisine,” said Rob Rankin, managing director of Vagabond Tours.
The Epic Irish Food Adventure departs from Dublin on May 19, June 16 and September 8. Each departure is designed for small groups to ensure immersive, authentic encounters with Ireland’s food culture, local producers and landscapes.
Participants should expect a packed schedule that balances active outdoor experiences with relaxed tastings and meals. Highlights include hands-on foraging and cooking, visits to traditional and contemporary food producers, brewery and meadery tastings, seafood meals by the coast, and opportunities to learn about the history of Irish foodways while dining in evocative settings. The tour emphasizes sustainable, local ingredients and connects guests directly with the people who grow, catch and craft Ireland’s food and drink.
Whether you’re a dedicated food traveler or simply curious about Irish cuisine beyond the pub, this small-group adventure provides a curated overview of the country’s culinary scene, from heritage producers to modern kitchens and coastal larders. The combination of outdoor activities, cultural context and varied tasting opportunities creates an appealing week for anyone interested in contemporary Irish food.