Epic Walking Tour: Waterford's Viking History

Discover Ireland’s layered history on a guided walking tour through Waterford’s Viking Triangle. Explore national monuments, archaeological treasures, and architectural developments over a thousand years.

Duration: 45 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Waterford Treasures Medieval Museum - During the walking tour you get to see the 13th century Choristers Hall and the 15th century Mayor’s Wine Vault under the Medieval Museum.
  • Reginald’s Tower - Guide will show the outside of this Viking tower and allow for photographs to be taken with the Viking Longboat at the site.
  • Bishop’s Palace -…
What's Included
  • Professional guide
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Embark on an adventure with our knowledgeable tour guides through Waterford and uncover the fascinating tales of Ireland’s oldest city. The Epic Walking Tour offers an enjoyable and interactive experience, spanning 1,000 years of history in just 1,000 steps - from the era of the Vikings to the Victorian age.
Highly favored by families, the Epic Walking…

Location
Waterford Treasures: Bishop's Palace (Treasures of Georgian Waterford)
The Mall
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Janetoo3438uo
May 3, 2025
Epic walking tour , well worth doing - Deirdre hosted our epic walking tour and she was brilliant. We totally enjoyed the walk and she was so knowledgeable. Found out lots of things that we didn’t know before like how Waterford got its name, the 3 ship symbol to name a few. Would highly recommend the tour
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Richard
Apr 15, 2025
Excellent introduction and overview of the old part of Waterford - Really interesting short walking tour. I forget our guides name, began with D. He was knowledgeable and entertaining and it was a great walk around the old centre with lots of interesting history.
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Jane_w
Apr 7, 2025
Excellent - Excellent tour with the very knowledgeable tour guide Anna - 5 stars, a great experience if you are visiting Waterford, highly recommend!
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Beth_p
Mar 14, 2025
Vikings - It was very interesting, right across from the Waterford tour. The company was able to work with us to bump up our time. Very knowledgeable tour guide. Very cool city
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Lynn
Dec 14, 2024
Great tour. Excellent guide - Had an excellent tour. We learned a lot. The tour guide was excellent. She was friendly and informative. Would highly recommend.
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Jnvsydney
Nov 13, 2024
Awesome tour....... - We spent an hour with our very knowledgeable and fun guide Jamie learning all about the history of waterford, visiting all the to attractions within the viking triangle, we highly recommend you do this tour, using the : Freedom of Waterford pass, which includes the Epic walking tour and the following The Medieval Museum (Jamie was our guide). Bishop’s Palace, (fun guided tour, with a Bridgeton theme). The Irish Museum of Time, (allow a little time). Irish Silver Museum, (we feel for the peson with the polishing cloth). Christ Church Cathedral (which is free). all worth doing
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Jamessmith99
Oct 22, 2024
Fantastic tour - This tour was great starts outside bishop palace and you enjoy a great historic walk of waterford tour guide was lovely well spoken and entertained questions its a must.
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A4065xcsarahr
Apr 25, 2025
Great tour - hail, rain, or shine! - My friend and I were the only two who showed up for the 2pm tour one rainy afternoon and Anna, our guide, braved the elements to treat us to a personal tour of the city. Fascinating history with so much to see. Really enjoyed it and I'm sure it would have been even better if we weren't wet and cold! Go raibh míle maith agaibh.
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Hella
Mar 24, 2025
Great condensed tour of the town - Informative and very descriptive little tour of the viking quarter. Lots of quirky little facts and things pointed out, lovely atmosphere. Would have loved to have a slightly longer tour that would touch on other parts of the town too.
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Bredacrehanroche
Nov 1, 2024
Comprehensive, informative and interesting - Well worth doing, got a lot of information in relation to the history of Waterford and the Vikings. Would recommend to others.
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From $15
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).