Tours and Trips in Waterford

Go behind the scenes and gain a better understanding of the time and work that goes into crystal making on this 1-hour tour of the House of Waterford Crystal factory. Your guide explains the step-by-step process of crystal making, as you wander the rooms where different techniques are used along the way. Meet a few of the high-end crystal makers, and visit the retail store where you can explore one of the world's largest displays of Waterford Crystals.

Explore Waterford's rich Georgian history and heritage with this Bishop's Palace Museum entry ticket. Step inside the magnificent museum, then follow a costumed guide or simply use your audio guide to explore at your leisure. During your visit, admire 18th- to 20th-century treasures including  Napoleon Bonaparte's Mourning Cross, glinting Waterford crystal, period furniture and rare paintings alongside beautiful silver and glassware. Follow the city's fortunes from 1700 to the late 20th century, and gain insight into stories of local significance including the War of Independence in Waterford. 

Learn the history of Waterford through the Middle Ages and beyond with this Medieval Museum entry ticket. Head to the center of the Waterford Viking Triangle, to the impressive  Medieval Museum. During your visit, explore the 13th-century Choristers' Hall and the 15th-century Mayor's Wine Vault, and head underground where ancient vaults await. Marvel at some of Europe's rarest medieval treasures alongside clothing dating back to King Henry VIII's reign. Explore the site at your leisure, follow a costumed guide or simply use your audio guide - the choice is yours. 

Visit Waterford's Medieval Museum and Bishop's Palace, and discover two top attractions with ease on this combined admission ticket. Follow a guide through Waterford's Medieval Museum - home to many beautiful pre-Reformation treasures. Explore the 13th-century Choristers' Hall and 15th-century wine vaults, and gain insight into life here those centuries ago. Visit the Bishop's Palace, the town's grand 18th-century Georgian residence. Admire treasures including beautiful silverware and elegant glassware, and explore Waterford's history from 1700 to the 1970s.

Step back in time and explore Irish history from the Viking to the Victorian era on this 1-hour Viking Triangle tour in Waterford. Follow your guide through this ancient Irish city and visit six national monuments including Reginald's Tower, Greyfriars Friary, Choristers' Hall, the Mayor's Wine Vault and the Bishop's Palace. Gain insight into Ireland's colorful past and learn of the invasions, battles and victories which shaped the country we know today. Admire archaeological treasures from centuries passed and trace Ireland's architecture through the generations.