A GUIDED WALKING TOUR COVERING 1000 YEARS OF HISTORY IN 1000 PACES
Join our expert guides on this historical tour of Waterford, journey through the city 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!
Described as one of the best walking tours in Ireland, the Epic Walking tour is a fun and engaging way to explore Waterford’s history, perfect for a family day out and a great family learning experience. Visitors will learn all about Waterford’s heritage on this must see tour.
Here in the Viking Triangle, visitors will encounter warring Vikings, be inspired by medieval wonders, and observe elegant Georgian Architecture. Visitors will also get the chance to see historical landmarks along the tour, such as: Reginald’s Tower, Greyfriar’s Church and the Bishop’s Palace. As part of the tour, you can enjoy complimentary access to Christ Church Cathedral.
Tour times: 12pm, 2pm and 4pm daily
Duration: 45 minutes
Tickets: Adults: €10 | Children under 12: Free
Tickets for the Epic Walking tour can be purchased individually or alternatively, this walking tour is included as part of the Freedom of Waterford ticket.
The Tour begins outside the entrance to Bishop’s Palace which is located here. Tickets can be purchased on the day in Bishop’s Palace or the Medieval Museum which is located here.
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Epic Walking Tour Highlights
Discover the secrets behind the treasures of Ireland's oldest city
Reginald's Tower
Once described as ‘a massive hinge of stone connecting the two outstretched wings of the city’ this tower has never fallen into ruin and has been in continuous use for over 800 years. Originally the site of a wooden Viking fort, the stone tower we see today actually owes its existence to the Anglo-Normans who made it the strongest point of the medieval defensive walls. Later it was utilised as a mint under King John, before serving various functions under many English monarchs. Weapons, gunpowder and cannons have all been stored here reflecting various periods of Waterford’s turbulent history.
Viking Long Boat
A replica Viking longboat with a red sail called the Vadrafjordr, the Viking name for Waterford, can be found next to Reginald’s Tower.
Greyfriar's Church
Also known as the French Church, Greyfriar’s Church is in the Viking Triangle. It was a Franciscan Monastery from the 13th century and its unusual name derives from the occupation of the building and grounds by French Huguenot refugees between the years 1693 and 1815. The Franciscans were given the name 'grey friars' due to their grey robes. This friary was one of the first in Ireland and was founded by Hugh Purcell in about 1240. Greyfriar’s Church is a monastic site in Ireland’s Ancient East.
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EXPERIENCE THE EPIC WALKING TOUR
Looking for things to do in Waterford? Highly rated on Tripadvisor, this ‘Epic Tour of the Viking Triangle' 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 explore the Viking Triangle.
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Facilities & Access
Parking & on-street parking 3 minutes away
There are toilets are available in the nearby Bishops Palace Café