Ireland · WATERFORD TOURS
Nobody ever has a spare day going free. These 15 waterford tours earn one, priced and timed so the decision takes a minute rather than an evening.
See Waterford Crystal artisans at work, from wooden mold making to engraving, then browse the world’s largest Waterford showcase in Ireland.
“We all loved seeing in person how the beautiful crystal is made! Fascinating!!! BE SURE TO GO THERE AND SEE THIS AMAZING PLACE!”
Review of Hook Lighthouse’s 45-minute guided tour, with sea views, 800 years of history, 115 steps, price, tips, and practical advice.
“Interesting place,oldest lighthouse in the world and you get to walk around it. Kids play area outside”
See Waterford crystal made by hand, from molten glass to engraving, on a one-hour factory tour with history, skilled craftspeople, and a grand shop.
“Excellent experience, very informative and the guide was awesome”
Review of Waterford’s 45-minute Epic Walking Tour, with Viking history, key sights, guide tips, pricing, meeting advice, and honest drawbacks.
“Not memorable, very impersonal citing of facts, the tour did not give a feel of the city and did not make you want to explore”
Explore Waterford’s medieval vaults, rare vestments, royal relics, and Great Charter Roll in this family-friendly museum visit.
“Interesting museum. we just misread and were expecting it to be a museum about the Waterford crystal.”
Explore Waterford’s Irish Wake Museum, where folklore, funerary customs, rare artifacts, and six centuries of local history meet.
“So many interesting and fascinating facts, Deirdre our guide was very knowledgeable and her delivery was perfect, the house is a little gem and it’s hard to believe the amount of history in a regular house, also it is very very old, amazing.”
Cruise Waterford’s Suir River by Viking boat, with local stories, castle views, Little Island, tea, snacks, and friendly guides.
“Warm welcome aboard.. interesting historical information about the area and Little Island. An enjoyable afternoon cruise with a much appreciated cup of tea and biscuits!”
Review of Waterford Treasures Bishop’s Palace, with 18th-century rooms, rare Waterford Crystal, tour options, price, and booking advice.
“The museum is absolutely beautiful!! It was fun learning about all of the different stories in each room. The gift shop was great too!!”
Review Waterford’s 45-minute Viking Triangle walk, with historic sights, excellent guides, family appeal, price, access, and practical tips.
“The tour itself was great with the wonderful guide Anna- unfortunately we arrived late for the tour we had booked because the meeting point was not mentioned in the booking with you and that delayed us. However the Hidden Treasure company were very accommodating and allowed us to join the next tour. We also discovered it would have been cheaper to book directly with the Hidden Treasures group.”
Explore medieval Waterford through ancient vaults, royal documents, and rare cloth-of-gold vestments at Ireland's purpose-built medieval museum.
“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”
Cycle Ireland’s Waterford Greenway at your own pace with bike hire, maps, helmets, shuttle transfers, and breakdown help.
“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”
Review of Waterford’s private Southeast Ireland tour, with flexible routes, coastal sights, castles, local guides, pricing, and practical tips.
“Brian was well versed and engaging throughout the tour. I learned a lot which made the experience Grand”
Review of a private Waterford and Kilkenny tour with castle visits, medieval streets, crystal making, port pickup, and local guides.
“Tour could not be conducted because of weather conditions. Cruise shop not able to dock. According to Viator refund policy we should have been refunded 100%. Did not happen. Only provided a 50% refund $660. While Viator pocketed the other $660.00 with. Phony baloney excuse. You think you are protected when you read the fine print but you have no recourse and they know it. Use Tours by Locals instead!”
Review of the Rock of Cashel, Cahir Castle, and Kilkenny tour from Dunmore East, with timing, value, stops, and practical booking advice.
“Unfortunately we were not able to make the tour due to weather. No refunds given. This was unfortunate considering it was an event out if the control of both the tour operator and the tourists. It's given us pause to do a private tour again ( versus the cruise ship, which refunded all thier tours due to the unforseen weather event)”
Explore Mount Congreve Gardens near Waterford, with rare plants, Georgian buildings, the Stables Café, FOXFORD, and Greenway access.
Pick a coast road, a castle or a counter.
