IRELAND · WATERFORD
Ireland's standouts.
The 10 most popular waterford tours in Ireland. What each one actually includes, who runs it, and what you can expect to pay.
A guided look at Waterford Crystal making in Waterford: mold room, 1300-degree furnace, then time to shop a huge showroom and café.
“This tour is fantastic so insightful. The guide was very informative and being so close to the workings of the factory was great.”
Skip-the-line access to climb Hook Lighthouse with a guide, learn 800 years of light-keeping, and enjoy sea views from the balcony.
“The tour guide Jason was excellent. Nice day out for all ages. Best on a sunny day when you can see the surroundings clearly.”
Watch Waterford artisans blow, cut, sculpt, and engrave crystal in County Waterford, then browse a huge showroom for $20.
“I was amazed from the beginning of the tour to the end of the process on how Waterford Crystal pieces were created.”
A 45-minute guided walk through Waterford’s Viking Triangle with Viking tower photos, Georgian halls, a cathedral stop, and 1000 years of stories.
“My mom was visiting and we did this Epic Viking Triangle tour. It was all so interesting. The pace was perfect, and the tour guide (Anna) was absolutely fabulous! I think my favorite piece of information was about Thomas Francis Magher (I might be spelling that incorrectly). I had no idea who he was and…”
Prebook Waterford Treasures for a 45-minute medieval museum in the Viking Triangle, with vaults and rare relics like the Cloth of Gold.
“Fabulous and informative guide. She was so knowledgeable. Some of the artefacts held at the museum are so impressive and unexpected. It was good value for money and I would recommend”
Irish Wake Museum tour in Waterford: folklore, rare death-culture artifacts, and a guided visit inside a 15th-century almshouse.
“The guide called Toby was excellent, brilliant humour & very informative. It was history of Waterford too. Thoroughly enjoyable and recommend. Thank you”
Viking-themed River Suir cruise from Waterford with Reginald’s Tower, Little Island, Mount Congreve Gardens, and Castle-side stops.
“We loved this tour. Great experience. Very knowledgeable guide about the history of the area. Enjoyed the drinks and snacks too.”
Reenactor-led or self-guided tours at Waterford’s Bishop’s Palace, featuring 1789 crystal and Napoleon’s Mourning Cross in about 1 hour.
“The museum is absolutely beautiful!! It was fun learning about all of the different stories in each room. The gift shop was great too!!”
A 45-minute guided walk through Waterford’s Viking Triangle, from Bishops Palace to Reginald’s Tower and Greyfriars Friary.
“Deirdre is a great guide. She explained everything clearly and interacted well with the group. Highly recommended.”
See medieval Waterford in an hour: 13th-century halls, a 15th-century wine vault, and top treasures like the cloth-of-gold vestments.
“We paid for a guide and never saw one we paid for a guided tour and did not receive one . I would like a refund less the cost of admission to the museum”
