The 4 Tours in Waterford That Earn Their Price

1.House of Waterford Crystal Guided Factory Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,303 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $22Our pick

Tour the House of Waterford Crystal with a guide such as Amy or Mary, seeing wooden mold making, 1300-degree furnaces, cutting, engraving, and strict quality checks. The guided visit takes about 50 minutes, followed by a vast showroom and café. It is wheelchair accessible and limited to 10 people.

“We all loved seeing in person how the beautiful crystal is made! Fascinating!!! BE SURE TO GO THERE AND SEE THIS AMAZING PLACE!”

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2.Skip the Line: Hook Lighthouse Entrance Ticket and Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 470 reviews · 45 minutes (approx.) · from $16Best value

Tour Hook Lighthouse in County Wexford with a guide such as John, Noel, Jason, or Tracey. Climb 115 spiral steps, hear 800 years of light-keeping stories, and step onto the balcony for wide sea views. Your ticket also covers the visitor center, exhibits, shop, and café.

“This is my highlight of ireland. Our tour guide..John...was so knowledgeable and interesting. Who knew all this history???? Of course the scenery is amazing. We had breakfast in the Cafe.. also amazing and great service. Everyone working there seemed genuinely happy. We loved it”

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3.House of Waterford Factory Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 256 reviews · from $20

Watch master craftsmen blow, cut, sculpt, and engrave Waterford crystal on a guided one-hour tour in Waterford City. You’ll begin with the company’s history, then move through the mold, blowing, cutting, sculpting, and engraving rooms before browsing the large retail shop. English tours are wheelchair accessible.

“Fine, though one website said fully booked, other had free places. Ended up paying twice :(”

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4.Waterford Treasures: Epic Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 152 reviews · 45 minutes (approx.) · from $16

Walk through Waterford’s Viking Triangle with a local guide in English. In about 45 minutes, you’ll see a Viking tower and longboat, visit the Bishop’s Palace reception hall, hear 1,000 years of local history, and possibly step inside the cathedral. Guides such as Anna, Jamie, Laura, Deirdre, and Teresa are known for clear storytelling and humor.

“Guide was excellent she brought the story of the city to life. Great balance of fact and rumour about famous Waterford citizens!”

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