Must-do experiences
Waterford Crystal Factory Tour: See Master Blowers at WorkGuided factory tour of Waterford Crystal manufacturing in Ireland: watch master blowers shape molten crystal at 1,300 degrees.
- 2,402 reviews
- 4.64★
- Duration
- 1h
Hook Lighthouse Waterford: Skip-the-Line Guided Tour & Balcony ViewsSkip the line at Hook Lighthouse with timed entry and 45-minute guided tour. See 800 years of history, climb to the balcony, groups max 5. Waterford, County Wexford.
- 547 reviews
- 4.91★
- Duration
- 45m
- start times · Every day
- 7
Smithwick's Experience Kilkenny: Brewery Tour & PintIreland's oldest beer brand in a Victorian brewery with holograms, monks and a guided tour ending in a perfectly poured pint. Kilkenny city center.
- 982 reviews
- 4.87★
- Duration
- 1h
- start times · Every day
- 13
Recommended (7)
Kilkenny: Shenanigans Walking Tour with Stories & Magic
- 540 reviews
- 4.97★
- Duration
- 1h 30m
Kilkenny Walking Tour with Local Guide: Medieval Landmarks
- 320 reviews
- 4.96★
- Duration
- 2h
Kilkenny Haunted Dark Tour: Medieval Mile & Witch Trials
- 267 reviews
- 4.72★
- Duration
- 1h 15m
Kilkenny: Hurling Experience & Dressing Room Introduction
- 190 reviews
- 4.97★
- Duration
- 1h 30m
Waterford: Viking Triangle Walking Tour & Bishop’s Palace
- 176 reviews
- 4.65★
- Duration
- 45m
Top rated (4)
Kilkenny: Medieval Mile Walking Tour with Costumed GuideKilkenny's Medieval Mile tour with costumed guide through 800 years of history. Includes St. Canice's Cathedral and Round Tower. Small groups, wheelchair accessible.
- 169 reviews
- 4.98★
- Duration
- 1h 45m
Kilkenny: Medieval Mile Museum Guided Tour & St. Mary's ChurchGuided tour of Kilkenny's Medieval Mile Museum and St. Mary's Church. Learn stories of Strongbow, William Marshall, and medieval merchants. Wheelchair accessible.
- 168 reviews
- 4.93★
- Duration
- 55m–1h
- start times · Wed–Sun
- 2
Waterford: Irish Wake Museum Guided Tour in Historic AlmshouseStep inside Waterford’s Irish Wake Museum for a guided tour exploring centuries-old rituals, local stories, and the delicate line between life & death. Includes entry & expert guide.
- 173 reviews
- 4.83★
- Duration
- 45m
- start times · Fri–Sun
- 9
Waterford: Medieval Museum Entry & Vaults Tour TicketStep beneath Waterford’s streets into medieval vaults, see the Cloth of Gold vestments, and wander Europe’s only museum built over two national monuments. Includes entry ticket.
- 155 reviews
- 4.69★
- Duration
- 45m
Lowest price (9)
Kilkenny: Medieval Mile Museum Audio Tour & Self-Guided WalkStep inside Kilkenny’s Medieval Mile Museum for a self-guided audio tour, explore ancient graveyards, meet local guides, and wander at your own pace. Includes unlimited browsing time.
- 95 reviews
- 4.78★
- Duration
- 1h–3h
Lismore Castle AR Tour: 360 Views with Local GuideA 12th-century castle model in Lismore Town comes alive through augmented reality and 360-degree imagery, with a live guide answering your questions.
- 19 reviews
- 4.89★
- Duration
- 30m
- start times · Every day
- 8
Waterford Viking VR Experience: King of the Vikings 3D AdventureVisit a reconstructed Viking house in Waterford and explore the world's first Viking virtual reality 3D adventure with a VR headset.
- 67 reviews
- 4.46★
- Duration
- 40m
- start times · Wed, Fri, Sat and Sun
- 12
Walking Tours of Kilkenny: Medieval Sites with Local GuideWalking tour of Kilkenny with John Comerford covers St. Canice's Cathedral, Kilkenny Castle, Black Abbey and Rothe House. Flexible private or group tours available.
- 80 reviews
- 4.99★
- Duration
- 2h 15m
- start times · Every day
- 3
Kilkenny: Hurling Experience with Local Guide & Pub VisitTry hurling in Kilkenny’s Freshford village, learn from a local guide, play on the green, and relax in a traditional Irish pub. Includes all equipment.
- 37 reviews
- 5.00★
- Duration
- 1h 30m
Waterford City Walking Tour: Top 10 Highlights with Local GuideWalking tour of Waterford's top 10 highlights led by a local English-speaking guide, covering Reginald's Tower, the Viking Triangle.
- 22 reviews
- 4.32★
- Duration
- 2h 30m
- Fri and Sat
- 10:00
Kayaking Kilkenny: Paddle medieval riverside landmarksPaddle double kayaks through Kilkenny's river for 90 minutes past Kilkenny Castle and St Francis Abbey, with optional white water over the weir on a guided tour.
- 30 reviews
- 5.00★
- Duration
- 1h 30m
Kilkenny Food and Drink Tasting: Cheeses & ChocolatesWalk through Kilkenny sampling local cheeses, artisan chocolates and traditional Irish dishes guided by local experts who share the stories of family-run producers.
- 10 reviews
- 5.00★
- Duration
- 2h 45m
- start times · Thu–Sat
- 2
Private Kilkenny Tour: Medieval History & Local InsightsTwo-hour private walking tour of Kilkenny with a nationally qualified guide covering 800 years of history, Medieval Mile, Kilkenny Castle and St Canice's Cathedral.
- 37 reviews
- 4.95★
- Duration
- 2h
- start times · Every day
- 2
More options (5)
Kilkenny Food Brewery Tour: Medieval Streets TastingsWander Kilkenny's medieval streets with a local guide, tasting Irish cheese, sausage rolls, Smithwicks ale from the town's historic brewery.
- 8 reviews
- 4.63★
- Duration
- 3h
- Mon–Sat
- 11:00
Kayaking Kilkenny: Paddle medieval ruins on the NoreKayak the Nore River through Kilkenny's medieval city center, passing under Kilkenny Castle and historic landmarks. Choose your own pace. Stay dry or paddle the weir.
- 3 reviews
- 5.00★
- Duration
- 1h
Private Transfer Kilkenny to Dublin Airport: Luxury MinivanMinivan transfer from Kilkenny City to Dublin Airport with professional driver, bottled water and luggage assistance included.
- 3 reviews
- 5.00★
- Duration
- 1h 30m–1h 45m
Private Walking Tour in Kilkenny: Medieval HeritageWalk Kilkenny's medieval center with a professional guide for three hours, exploring the Round Tower, Rothe House, St. Mary's Medieval Mile Museum.
- Duration
- 3h
- start times · Every day
- 13
Private Chauffeur Transfer Dungarvan to Dublin Airport or CityBook a private chauffeur transfer from Dungarvan to Dublin. Relax in a Mercedes E220, WiFi, bottled water, and door-to-door comfort. Reserve your ride now.
- 1 review
- 4.00★
- Duration
- 2h 20m–2h 35m
South East Ireland at a glance ✓ 2026-11-05
- Most booked: Waterford Crystal Factory Tour: See Master Blowers at Work, € 18.50 (1h, 4.64★ · 2,402).
- Top rated: Hook Lighthouse Waterford: Skip-the-Line Guided Tour & Balcony Views, € 14 (45m, 4.91★ · 547).
- Best value: Smithwick's Experience Kilkenny: Brewery Tour & Pint, € 23 (1h, 4.87★ · 982).
Of the 28 experiences: 26 with free cancellation, 26 with instant confirmation, 1 with hotel pickup and 19 bookable last-minute.