Top Things to do in County Waterford
What to do and see in County Waterford, Province of Munster: The Best Tours
Discover the best top things to do in County Waterford, Ireland including Skip the Line: Bishop's Palace Museum Admission Ticket, Small-Group 6-Day Driftwood Ancient Ireland Tour from Dublin, Skip the Line: Waterford Treasures Medieval Museum Admission Ticket, Epic Tour of the Viking Triangle, House of Waterford Crystal Guided Factory Tour, Skip the Line: Lafcadio Hearn Japanese Gardens Admission Ticket and Tour, Full day Private Tour from Waterford, Non Electric Scooters, Copper Coast Helicopter Tour, 3-Day Blarney Castle, Kilkenny and Irish Whiskey Small-Group Tour from Dublin.
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1. Skip the Line: Bishop's Palace Museum Admission Ticket
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
This magnificent Georgian residence is a must-see attraction. Experience authentic grand eighteenth century living in this beautiful Georgian building. Don’t miss the oldest surviving piece of Waterford Crystal in the world dating back to 1789, and the Napoleon Bonaparte’s Mourning Cross; the only one to survive out of the original twelve that were made on his death. • A re-enactor tour, you will be guided through the Palace by Susanna Penrose, the granddaughter of William Penrose and great-grandniece of George Penrose - the men who founded Waterford Glass. The experience culminates in an immersive, 17 minute long 4D film detailing the remarkable history of the glassworks (available in English, French and Mandarin).
Inclusions: Professional guide
Exclusions: Gratuities
Reviewed By Ocalca
Great tour, our tour guide Aine was fantastic & I would recommend getting the guided tour because we learned much more than if we looked ourselves. Seeing the vestments & king Henry the VIII's sword were particularly cool
2. Small-Group 6-Day Driftwood Ancient Ireland Tour from Dublin
Overall Ratings
4.8 based on 5 reviews
Discover eastern Ireland in 6 Days. From the wilderness of the Wicklow Mountains to the perfection of Waterford Crystal and the heritage of ancient Kilkenny; From the gourmet delights of Kinsale, to Cobh’s tragic history of Ireland’s emigration or the grandeur of Ireland’s greatest stately homes, this six day journey through one of Ireland’s most off-the-beaten-track regions is perfect for visitors who want to see a whole new side of Ireland’s ancient east.
Inclusions: Accommodation as per itinerary, 5 nights accommodation, All taxes, fees and handling charges, Breakfast, Driver/guide, Small-group tour (16 Pax Maximum)
Exclusions: Entrance fees (Optional) Blarney Castle - €15 per person Kilkenny Castle - €8 per person Queenstown Experience - €9.50 per person The Ross Tapestry - €6 per person, Food and drinks, unless specified, Gratuities
Reviewed By jenniger
Well I am like most of the others in recent reviews as I have not yet gone on my trip. I want to emphasize how marvelous Ciara was when I had to cancel and I have now rebooked the 11 day driftwood tour September 7. Would love to hear from anyone else booking that tour. One of the reasons I rebooked was the low deposit as even though did get my deposit back with no trouble last year I was uncomfortable at my age and who knows what’s gonna happen with Covid putting a large deposit down again. Marvelous communication and service and I’m sure my tour will be marvelous and I can write a great review when I have been
3. Skip the Line: Waterford Treasures Medieval Museum Admission Ticket
Overall Ratings
4.8 based on 37 reviews
The award winning Medieval Museum is the only museum in Europe built over two National monuments, the 13th century Choristers’ Hall and the 15th century Mayor’s Wine Vault. Tours can be taken by re-enactors or using our audio guides, at no extra cost. Don’t miss the incredible Cloth of Gold vestments which were lost for over 120 years after they were hidden from Cromwell’s army, the Great Charter Roll which was viewed by Queen Elizabeth II on her visit to Ireland and the only piece of clothing to survive King Henry VIII’s reign, ‘The Cap of Maintenance’.
Inclusions: Professional guide
Exclusions: Gratuities
Reviewed By Odyssey00139401642
Everything you need to know about Waterford all in the one place. It takes you from pre viking invasion to recent times . A proper history with a changing backdrop that is the architectural masterpiece of the medieval museum's facade to the underground old city to the bishop's Palace & town Hall. There is something here to interest everybody no matter what their age.
4. Epic Tour of the Viking Triangle
Overall Ratings
4.7 based on 23 reviews
This guided walking tour (duration 45 minutes), includes access to six national monuments ranging in date from 1190 to 1783, it is a wonderful way for visitors to get an overview of Irish history both the historic and archaeological treasures and also experience the developments in architecture over a period of a thousand years as visitors traverse the Viking Triangle. We market the experience as ‘From the Vikings to the Victorians - A thousand years of History in a Thousand Paces’, in Ireland's oldest city, ‘Veðrafjǫrðr’, (Waterford). Now including a visit to an exhibition titled ‘Mayors through the Ages, Eight Centuries of Civic Government in Ireland’, which has been put in place in City Hall, trace's the mayoralty and the evolution of democratic parliamentary and local government through the centuries
Inclusions: Professional guide
Exclusions: Gratuities
Reviewed By Harglo
An hour long tour with Donacha was excellent and very informative. Great historic interest of Waterford and a mine of information. Highly recommend! Also took the guided tour of the museum and again would thoroughly recommend especially if you have any interest in history
5. House of Waterford Crystal Guided Factory Tour
Overall Ratings
4.6 based on 1,832 reviews
The House of Waterford Crystal comprises of a manufacturing facility, visitor centre and retail outlet. Visitors can enjoy all aspects of the manufacturing process through the factory tour and learn about both historical and contemporary production techniques through direct interaction with the craftsmen and audiovisual materials. The manufacturing facility contains a brand new continuous melt tank furnace that uses leading edge technology to deliver molten crystal, for skilled master blowers to hand-shape and hand-blow into Waterford Crystal’s range of premium products. The retail centre represents the largest display of Waterford Crystal in the world.
Inclusions: Guided Factory Tour, Opulent Retail Store, Cafe
Exclusions: Parking
Reviewed By moganleo67
Such a beautiful tour. The craftsmanship of all the pieces is so intricate and delicate, these artists really are so talented. Gift store was well stocked with so many wonderful carvings and pieces for every occasion. Great way to spend an afternoon in Waterford city.
6. Skip the Line: Lafcadio Hearn Japanese Gardens Admission Ticket and Tour
Overall Ratings
4.4 based on 17 reviews
The Lafcadio Hearn Japanese Gardens are set in the beautiful seaside town of Tramore, County Waterford. These stunning gardens reflect the life and extensive wanderings of Patrick Lafcadio Hearn (Koizumi Yakumo), who grew up in Ireland, and whose life journey embraced several parts of the world. Follow Lafcadio Hearn’s life journey, first through the Victorian Garden, then to the American and Greek gardens, until you eventually arrive in the Japanese gardens which feature many Japanese plants and Japanese architectural features.
Inclusions: Includes all taxes, Self-guided tour
Exclusions: Self-guided tour does not include a guide
Reviewed By dcas10
Absolutely stunning gardens. Loads of information provided as you follow the trail. Staff were incredibly friendly and knowledgeable. Truly wonderful place to visit. I will definitely be back. Thank you!
7. Full day Private Tour from Waterford
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 2 reviews
Specialist tailor made tours for groups of up to 7 people, perfect for friends, families or corporate groups. Putting the customer at the heart of the itinerary we will work with you to design your tour. You will experience the best destinations in Ireland. Combine your must-see destinations with off-the-beaten track recommendations to create the most memorable Irish experience. Design your tour with your guide to include the very best the South East has to offer.
Inclusions: All taxes, fees and handling charges, Local taxes, National Park fees, Local guide, Private tour
Exclusions: Food and drinks
Reviewed By joewagenbrenner
Myself and two old friends customized the 7-day adventure trip and added a day. Pre-trip communications were excellent, and Brian would often respond same day, even while on other trips. The van was nice with plenty of room for our small group; would be nice to have more regular wifi, but who really needs that while on vacation? We drove a lot of km over the 8 days. Brian got us there safely, and having someone else drive was one of our motivations for going with a guide service. At times, particularly in the evenings, Brian was able to make up time. Tour route: we were all in Ireland for the first time and wanted to sample of all of it: mountains, coasts, historic sites, food, music, culture. We definitely got all of this, and more. We started in Wicklow and headed south then west. Most of the 8 days included a hike, bike ride, boat tour, or surf lesson, and some days included multiple activities. The hikes in the west were definitely the highlights. Timeliness: there was often traffic and the drive times were longer than anticipated. However, Brian kept us appraised of delays and offered options as necessary to account for unforeseen delays or to reduce van time. Each afternoon, we reviewed options and made plans for the following day. Accommodations: all the regular places that Brian booked for us were great. There was an AirBnB in Galway--booked on relatively short notice when options were limited--that was a couple of km from city center and was a bit musty. Everything else was really nice, and the breakfasts provided by the hosts or paid for by Brian at local cafes were fantastic. Food generally was fresh and tasty, and Brian had great recommendations in most of the towns we stopped in. Music: we came across the best trad sessions in Doolin. Brian has some skill with the whistle! Other: I think Brian felt personally responsible for making sure we had a fun, safe, and complete adventure. He would often join us on hikes, took lots of great photos of our group, and shared his deep and extensive knowledge of Irish history and culture. We were amazed at the range of topics that he had experience with, and he brought a whole new layer of experience to the trip that we would not have gotten on our own. Our experience with Brian made us all aware of the potential for future guided trips when exploring new places.
8. Non Electric Scooters
Overall Ratings
1.0 based on 1 reviews
People all over the world cycle. It can be great for some but less fun for others. We provide an alternative to cycling where you do not have to carry your bike along but you can relax and pick up your scooters here at the shop. Too many times you will hear people say that they have had enough. I provide different packages to give you value for money. Less dangerous, less heavy and less worry altogether... The scooters are amazing low impact and fun to ride. Designed for a terrain such as the Waterford Greenway and off road too. You are guaranteed fun and fitness for yourself, your friends and your whole family at Green Scooter Hire.
Inclusions: Scooters, Helmet, High Vis Jacket, Mirror, Lock and Key, Phone Carrier with Touch Screen, Scooter Computer to keep track of progress, Optional Booster for 2-5 Year Old
Exclusions: Deposit to be paid on the day of Pick Up to be refunded once all equipment returned in good order
9. Copper Coast Helicopter Tour
• Fly for 75 kilometres on board one of our Jet Powered Helicopters • Safety Briefings • Public Liability Insurance • Up to 3 Voucher Holders can fly in the Rear of the Helicopter • The Co-pilot Seat is a €30 upgrade on the day • 24/7 Online Booking Facility • Spectators are welcome and may take photographs • Framed photographs available to purchase after flight
Inclusions: Live commentary on board
Exclusions: no exclusions
Reviewed By 349hayley
The whole experience was amazing start to finish, the staff before and after are brilliant and so friendly. Santa the Pilot I can’t say enough he made such an effort with our daughter and she had the best time. Would recommend it to everyone. Thanks so much.
10. 3-Day Blarney Castle, Kilkenny and Irish Whiskey Small-Group Tour from Dublin
Unspoilt coasts blend into rocky shores and ancient buildings in Ireland’s south east corner. Sip fine Irish beer in a quality local pub, sample seafood straight from the ocean, and uncover the mysteries of ancient Irish ruins. This tour takes you to the heart of an Ireland rarely seen by visitors. Unearth Ireland’s most unspoilt corner on this small group tour of beautiful beaches and ancient local history.
Inclusions: 2 nights en-suite accommodation with breakfast, Professional Driver Guide, Small-group tour (maximum 16 passengers), Transport by top of the range 16 seat Mercedes mini-coach
Exclusions: Gratuities, Admission fees, Meals and refreshments
Reviewed By veramit11
We just loved everthing about ireland, the friendliness, the fun, the tour guide, the small group travel. The scenery is just breathtaking. The ancient history is just jawdropping i mean these ancient women (queens) had some serious hootspur and gumtion. I mean they went out and did some serious stuff, got involved in wars, sailed ther own ships, left the babies home and got rid of husband who were just superfluous to requirements. I mean kudos to you girls. I know you are not gonna beleive this but we need you back. Northern ireland sad, such a waste of young life. Still feels haunted by the grief. Our hosts were b&b's, they were just delightful, and hilariously funny sometimes. Our tour guide (their were 10 of us) Gabriel was fantastic great sense of humour, very helpfull, fantastic with local knowledge and history. Thoroughly enjoyed every moment.
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