Waterford City Top 10 Highlights Walking Tour

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About the Activity

Visit the oldest city in Ireland and discover the Top 10 major highlights on this engaging and interactive tour led by an expert English speaking local guide. Founded by the Vikings in AD 914, this tour offers the best opportunity to explore Waterford's must-see highlights, including Reginald's Tower, and the Bishop's Palace as well as the 10th century Viking Quarter and see so much more than any visitor could, on their own.

2 hours 30 minutes

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Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)

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Visit Waterford City's top highlights on a fun filled walking adventure

This fully guided tour is led by an experienced local English speaking Guide

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No Food or drink

Entrance to House of Waterford Crystal

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Maximum 20 travellers in this tour.

Locations in the itinerary

Exterior visit to one of the cultural icons of Ireland and Waterford City at the House of Waterford Crystal. This famous landmark is how Waterford became one of the best known cities in the 20th century.The House of Waterford Crystal is located close to the Viking Quarter dated back to the 9th century. This esteemed factory is the beating heart of the world’s luxury crystal manufacture and is where the most intricate, authentic and masterful crystal pieces are crafted. 15 minutes • Admission Ticket Not IncludedView Location

Reginald's Tower

The Quay, Waterford, Ireland, X91 Y880Reginald’s Tower is Waterford’s landmark monument and Ireland’s oldest civic building. It has been in continuous use for over 800 years. The first tower on the site was built by Vikings after 914 and formed the apex of the triangular settlement, an area known to this day as the Viking Triangle. Re-built by the Anglo Normans in the 12th century the top two floors were added in the 15th century. Until about 1700 the tower was the strongpoint of the medieval defensive walls that enclosed the city. The tower now houses an exhibition on Viking Waterford and is managed by the Office of Public Works. 15 minutes • Admission Ticket Not IncludedView Location

Thomas Francis Meagher statue

Meaghers quay, River Front, Waterford, IrelandDiscover Thomas Francis Meagher - no other Irishman this side of St. Patrick led a more colorful life, a life that reads like a movie script and epitomizes the label "fighting Irish. A mayor's son in Waterford, student in England, revolutionary in Tipperary, outcast in Tasmania, writer in Costa Rica, Union officer in New York, and governor of Montana. This stop will include enthralling narration about this Waterford hero. 10 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView Location

Waterford Treasures: Bishop's Palace

The Mall, Viking Triangle, Waterford, Ireland, X91 E279Enjoy an incredible exterior visit to the Bishop's Palace - a magnificent Georgian residence and a must-see attraction in Waterford. It is rated the #3 attraction in Waterford on TripAdvisor. The Bishop’s Palace charts the history of Waterford from 1700 to 1970. The expert local guide at this stop will give a wonderful insight into the history of the Bishop's Palace & Waterford what was from the 1750s to the present. 10 minutes • Admission Ticket Not IncludedView Location

Viking Sword & Longboat

Baileys New Street, Near Reginalds Tower, Waterford, IrelandVisit a replica of a Viking longboat, modeled on one of the famous Viking ships found at Roskilde, in Denmark. The 33ft keel and planks of the longboat are of Irish oak and the sailcloth is a canvas weave and offer the perfect backdrop to the guides incredible narration on the 9th century Viking invasion of Ireland. Continue on to the Giant ‘Dragonslayer’ Viking Sword.The world’s longest wooden sword sculpture is now in place at its new home in the heart of the Viking Triangle in Waterford City. 15 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView Location

Cathedral of the Most Holy Trinity

Barronstrand Street, , Waterford, IrelandVisit this wonderful Church located near the Viking Triangle with a beautiful blue colonnades interior leading to a lovely altar with an extremely interesting religious art and iconography collection. This must-see architectural highlight dates back to 1793. 15 minutes • Admission Ticket IncludedView Location

Marriage of Strongbow and Aoife Statues

1 Cathedral Square, Waterford, IrelandSit in the very seats that commemorate one of th most important historical events that occurred in Ireland. This pair of bronze sculptures celebrates the marriage of Strongbow to Aoife MacMurrough. The arranged wedding occurred in 1170. Strongbow was a Norman conqueror of Waterford and other parts of Ireland and she was an Irish Princess, the daughter of King Dermot MacMurrough. Learn about the importance of this marriage and how it changed the course of Irish history. 15 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView Location

Christ Church Cathedral

Cathedral Square, Waterford, IrelandVisit the very site where the Vikings built their first church in 914. The church dedicated to Holy Trinity was built on the site of Christ Church Cathedral in 1050 by Reginald, son of Sigtryg (Sitric), who also gave his name to Reginald’s Tower on the quays. This historical location is one of the most important in Ireland and is a must-do when visiting Waterford. 15 minutes • Admission Ticket IncludedView Location

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Meeting and Pickup

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MEETING TIME: 15 minutes before the scheduled time start time. MEETING PLACE: House of Waterford Crystal, 28 The Mall, Waterford, X91 FXN4, Ireland. MEETING POINT: Meet your guide in the Plaza in front of the showroom. Do not enter the showroom.View Location

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Pickup details

Customers must make their own way to and meet at the start point

Travelers CANNOT choose a custom pickup or meeting location.

Additional Information

Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Please wear comfortable shoes as this tour involves a fair amount of walking, including over uneven surfaces, cobblestones, hills, inclines, declines and stairs.
Participants should be in good health - consult first with your doctor if you have any medical condition or are not used to regular exercise.
Wheelchairs, motorised scooters or any other device to assist mobility are not recommended, as we cannot guarantee: that all footpaths/sidewalks/curbs will have suitable ramps.
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately.
Anybody under the age of 18 years must be accompanied by somebody aged 18 years or older.
Note for guests who booked Sainte-Chappelle entry. Please bring: Photo ID, Comfortable shoes and water (we will be waiting in the sun), Church dress code: A scarf or jumper to cover your shoulders
Not recommended for travellers with limited mobility

Language And Guide

Tour Guide Available In

English

Ticket Details

Mobile or paper ticket accepted
One per booking

Ticket Redemption

No redemption point. This is a direct entry ticketPlease check in with local guide and show your tour Voucher to participate;ate in the tour.

Cancellation & Refunds

Cancellable up to 24 hours before the travel date (local supplier time) for a full refund. A 100% cancellation penalty applies for cancellations submitted less than 24 hours before the start time.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Suplier may cancel the activity due to too few participants.
Cancel at least 1 day before activity starts in Europe/Dublin time to receive 100% refund.

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Operated by LetzGo City ToursCreated on 05 Aug 2020Created on 28 Apr 2025

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