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Waterford
Waterford, South East Ireland, Ireland
Where Waterford sits, what to see there, and what to book.
- Top sights
- 5
- Bookable experiences
- 22
- Time zone
- Europe/Dublin
Waterford sits in South East Ireland, and this guide is the shape of it: where it is, what it breaks down into, and what there is to do once you are there. The sights below are ordered by how many tours and tickets are sold for them, which is the closest thing there is to a ranking of what visitors actually go and see. There are 22 bookable experiences here in total, with prices, durations and cancellation terms on every card.
Ireland › South East Ireland › Waterford
What to see in Waterford
Ordered by how many tours and tickets are sold for each — the closest thing there is to a ranking of what visitors actually go and see.
Near Waterford
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What travellers book in Waterford
The experiences Viator ranks highest here, with the price, the duration and the cancellation terms on every card.
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House of Waterford Crystal Guided Factory Tour
4.6 (2,379)1h
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…
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Viking Waterford Cruise
4.9 (71)1h 30m
Waterford was founded by Vikings. They chose this river for a reason, and once you're on the water you'll see exactly why. Sail past Reginald's Tower, the oldest civic building in Ireland, past Malcolmson's shipyard,…
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Waterford Treasures: Epic Walking Tour
4.6 (172)45 min
Join our expert tour guides on a journey through Waterford and discover the great stories of Ireland’s oldest city. The Epic Walking Tour is a fun and interactive tour covering 1,000 years of history in 1,000 paces -…
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Waterford Treasures: King of the Vikings Virtual Reality Tour
4.4 (63)40 min
Experience the world’s first Viking virtual reality 3D adventure inside a replica of a Viking house. You might even meet a real-life Viking or two! Visitors will learn about the Viking history of the city through a…
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Waterford Treasures: Medieval Museum Admission Ticket
4.7 (146)45 min
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. Don’t miss the incredible Cloth of Gold…
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Irish Wake Museum Tour Rituals of Death and Celebration of Life
4.8 (163)45 min
Ireland’s first ever Wake Museum will take you on an exploration of life and death, detailing traditions and superstitions, from early Christian times right up to the 20th century.
from €14.50 / personView details
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Sights, areas and experiences here were last checked 2026-09-13.
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