Top Experiences in Bishop's Palace

This magnificent Georgian residence is a must-see attraction. Experience authentic grand eighteenth century living in this beautiful Georgian building. Don’t miss the oldest surviving piece of Waterford Crystal in the world dating back to 1789, and the Napoleon Bonaparte’s Mourning Cross; the only one to survive out of the original twelve that were made on his death. • A re-enactor tour, you will be guided through the Palace by Susanna Penrose, the granddaughter of William Penrose and great-grandniece of George Penrose - the men who founded Waterford Glass. The experience culminates in an immersive, 17 minute long 4D film detailing the remarkable history of the glassworks (available in English, French and Mandarin).

Visit the oldest city in Ireland and discover the Top 10 major highlights on this engaging and interactive tour led by an expert English speaking local guide. Founded by the Vikings in AD 914, this tour offers the best opportunity to explore Waterford's must-see highlights, including Reginald's Tower, and the Bishop's Palace as well as the 10th century Viking Quarter and see so much more than any visitor could, on their own.

This guided walking tour (duration 45 minutes), includes access to six national monuments ranging in date from 1190 to 1783, it is a wonderful way for visitors to get an  overview of Irish history both the historic and archaeological treasures and also experience the developments in architecture over a period of a thousand years as visitors traverse the Viking Triangle. We market the experience as ‘From the Vikings to the Victorians -  A thousand years of History in a Thousand Paces’, in Ireland's oldest city, ‘Veðrafjǫrðr’, (Waterford).

Now including a visit to an exhibition titled ‘Mayors through the Ages, Eight Centuries of Civic Government in Ireland’, which has been put in place in City Hall, trace's the mayoralty and the evolution of democratic parliamentary and local government through the centuries 

DISCOVER THE SECRETS BEHIND THE TREASURES OF IRELAND'S OLDEST CITY..... Waterford makes New York Times '52 places to visit' list. Located within a few paces of each other, the multi-award-winning museums tell the 1,100-year-old story of Waterford from its foundation in 914 AD by Viking sea pirates.

This good value pass entitles holders to the Freedom of Waterford. Enjoy a guided walking tour experience from one of our expert guides and take in 1,000 years of history in 1,000 paces.

Following the walking tour, the Freedom of Waterford ticket enables each visitor to take a deep dive into their favourite era of Ireland’s heritage with complete access to :
The Medieval Museum
Bishop’s Palace
The Irish Museum of Time
Irish Silver Museum.
Tour Starts and Finishes in Dublin.
The vehicle and Chauffeur are fully licensed and insured in accordance with The Irish Government Transport Authority.