Ireland · WATERFORD AND THE ANCIENT EAST
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Pick by what your day actually looks like. These 15 waterford & ancient east tours hold up, and every entry carries its price, its running time, and the detail that decides between two that look the same.
Watch Waterford Crystal get made, from wooden molds to a 1300-degree furnace, then tour a massive crystal showroom in Waterford.
“Excellent tour. Highly recommend. It was fascinating to see the experts at work and to see the end gorgeous results!”
Skip the line at Hook Lighthouse with a small-group guide, climb 115 steps, enjoy balcony views, and visit the centre.
“Great tour, very knowledgeable guide, lots to learn about an important part of Ireland's history. Learn and enjoy.”
See Waterford crystal made step by step on a guided factory tour in Waterford City, ending in a huge showroom display.
“Fabulous tour for anyone interested in how crystal is made. After having been on the tour will never question again the cost of their items. So many people involved in just the production of one glass.”
Train-led Dublin to Kilkenny and Waterford Crystal day tour with an expert guide, castle-area free time, and Waterford Crystal admission.
“We had the best guide ever! He was very personable and knowledgeable and helped us above and beyond. Thank you so much!”
Waterford Treasures Epic Walking Tour: a 45-minute Viking Triangle walk with photo stops, Georgian palace tales, and cathedral views.
“We had a port day off the cruise ship and wanted to spend time exploring this city in addition to visiting the glass factory. What a charming tour this turned out to be. Our tour guide, whose first name was difficult to pronounce, and I know she knows who we're talking about, was so sweet and delightful and charming as well. She told funny stories about the history of the Vikings and the town with such delight and expression and made it so much fun. We would all highly recommend taking this one hour tour as part of your day in Waterford.”
See Waterford’s medieval world in a museum built over monuments, with rare vestments, vaults, and a guided option, all in 45 minutes.
“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”
Step into Waterford’s Bishop’s Palace for a Georgian-house look, 1789 Waterford crystal, Napoleon’s Mourning Cross, and an easy 1-hour visit.
“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, linking Viking, medieval, and Georgian sights like Reginald’s Tower.
“Our tour was very interesting with lots of information about the history of Waterford. Our tour guide Deirdre was very knowledgeable. I would love to return to Waterford to do another tour it is rich in history.”
Guided sea cave kayaking on Hook Peninsula near Wexford, with wetsuit, safety gear, wildlife sightings, and hot chocolate snack.
“My friend and I had a great time while kayaking! The guides were super friendly and we learnt a lot about some spots we were kayaking at. We also got to see a seal and in the middle of the tour we had hot chocolate and sweets. My friend and I went for a swim in the water. Can definitely recommend this activity!”
Tour Waterford Crystal making, then stroll medieval Kilkenny from Dublin with expert guides, free admissions, and built-in transport.
“We had a wonderful time on this trip. Our 7 and 10 year olds loved seeing how Waterford crystal is made as we have collected many pieces over the years. We even had 5 minutes to walk down the block to take a quick picture with the vikiRead more”
Join Lorraine on a 2.5-hour guided woodland walk in Courtown, with folklore, light foraging, and stories about how trees live and communicate.
“I just finished this tour with Lorraine and it was an exceptional experience. She has a very engaging way of communicating her extensive knowledgeable about trees and plants, and their medicinal uses. She weaves in a lot of Irish history as well. Highly recommended!”
Step into medieval Waterford at Ireland’s only purpose-built medieval museum, with undercrofts, medieval chambers, and cloth-of-gold treasures.
“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”
Private chauffeur day from Dublin to Waterford Crystal and Kilkenny, with hotel pickup, free museum stops, and flexible pacing.
“Pat was an excellent guide. He was informative, friendly, and very professional. We would do it again! It was a wonderful day and adventure.”
Rent a bike in Waterford and ride the paved Greenway along the River Suir, with maps, shuttle transfers, and support.
“The shop is small, the number of bikes very liimited (there was only one women bike and it was actually too small). In the beginning they havn't found our booking and send us to other shop. So, we realized that this shop is s kind of chip copy of another, larger bike shop. We Read more”
Step into Lismore Castle via VR at the Lismore Heritage Centre, with augmented history, 360 views, and stories back to the 12th century.
“Had a fantastic day at the Lismore heritage centre today with our 8 year old son. We did the escape room and VR experience well worth the visit while staying in Dungarvan. Definitely recommend to all families and really friendly and helpful staff made the visit even better.”
