Sightseeing
Take the factory tour to get an overview of the history of Waterford Crystal and how it’s made.
62 locals recommend
House of Waterford Crystal
28 The MallTake the factory tour to get an overview of the history of Waterford Crystal and how it’s made.
Great way to get to know the history of the city. Take the guided tour if you can.
24 locals recommend
Waterford Treasures Medieval Museum
Cathedral SquareGreat way to get to know the history of the city. Take the guided tour if you can.
The oldest civic building in Ireland. Was part of the defence wall around medieval Waterford. Today if houses the Waterford Viking museum.
33 locals recommend
Reginalds Tower
The QuayThe oldest civic building in Ireland. Was part of the defence wall around medieval Waterford. Today if houses the Waterford Viking museum.
Great virtual reality experience telling the story of Viking Waterford
6 locals recommend
King of the Vikings
10 Bailey's New StGreat virtual reality experience telling the story of Viking Waterford
Hire a bike in the city centre or at WIT arena and cycle the 45 km route to Dungarvan. Stop off along the way at Mt. Congreve garden or Kilmeadan train station for refreshments. Kilmacthomas is the halfway point where you can stop for lunch in the Coach House cafe on the Greenway or you can take a detour into the village where there are a number of cafes.
19 locals recommend
Waterford Greenway
Merchants QuayHire a bike in the city centre or at WIT arena and cycle the 45 km route to Dungarvan. Stop off along the way at Mt. Congreve garden or Kilmeadan train station for refreshments. Kilmacthomas is the halfway point where you can stop for lunch in the Coach House cafe on the Greenway or you can take a detour into the village where there are a number of cafes.
Tramore
Great beach and popular with surfers
Dunmore East
For the beach, sailing, fishing and kids adventure centre
Food scene
Great pub with informal dining. Always a good atmosphere. Reasonably priced food.
23 locals recommend
Geoff's Cafe Bar
9 John StGreat pub with informal dining. Always a good atmosphere. Reasonably priced food.
Great traditional pub
Jordan's Bar
123 Parade QuayAuthentic Irish pub
Nightlife
Bar, restaurant. Hosts free music performances on Saturday at 8pm during the summer months
12 locals recommend
The Reg
2 The MallBar, restaurant. Hosts free music performances on Saturday at 8pm during the summer months