Bishop’s Palace Tour: Secrets of Georgian Waterford

Step into the past at the Bishop’s Palace Museum, an authentic 18th-century Georgian residence. Discover the oldest surviving piece of Waterford Crystal and immerse yourself in the fascinating history of the glassworks.

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Bishop’s Palace - This magnificent Georgian residence is a must-see attraction in Waterford. 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…
What's Included
  • Expert guidance provided
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

This magnificent Georgian residence is a must-see attraction!
Come along to the Bishop’s Palace for a tour with the Housekeeper or Butler while the Bishop is away and discover the secrets the house holds.
On this special tour, guests can enjoy a reenactor-led experience through the luxurious surroundings of the Bishop’s Place where they can prepare to be…

Location
Bishop's Palace
The Mall, Viking Triangle
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Apos2594
Sep 19, 2024
Detailed History - Wonderful museum to visit. Loved the history detail. The history of the Vikings the Normans the British. I never realised how important Waterford is.
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Suzanneleverich
Sep 17, 2024
A definite must do on a vacation list - The museum is absolutely beautiful!! It was fun learning about all of the different stories in each room. The gift shop was great too!!
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Brendanm214
Mar 10, 2024
A revelation in Waterford - We thought we knew Waterford City but the Waterford Treasures tours and a visit to the Wake Museum were a revelation. This was history, education and great fun in a remarkable setting of the Viking Triangle. The guides were superb. Highly recommended.
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Joey4405
Aug 1, 2023
Waterford triangle. The museums were wonderful. The virtual King of thé Viking s was incredible. Well worth the visit - Visiting the Waterford triangle museums and walking through the square around the Cathedral was so peaceful. Have enjoyed wandering through the pedestrian streets is great. So much history in this area.
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Simonne
Nov 15, 2021
A must when in Waterford city - I loved the story telling by Blanaid. Playing her reenactment role, the tour was light and yet full of information. Every museum should have a Blanaid to spice things up a bit. The glassware, paintings and other decorations were beautiful. Well worth a visit 👏👌
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Sue_l
Sep 5, 2021
Great tour - It was very interesting especially the 3D show. Would of been better if somebody was there to take you around and tell the history.
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Kashk91
May 17, 2021
Great Trour! - Thoroughly enjoyed the tour - Interesting and funny stories. Stunning display of glassware and clocks (including a lock of Napoleons hair!). The 3D audio-visual was captivating. Lots of oil paintings and photographs from the bygone era. Wish to specially mention Shirley, we met her at the museums the front desk - she went out of her way to guide us. Thanks to her we were able to best experience the Medieval Museum, Epic Viking Tour and the Viking VR Experience, in addition to the Bishop's Palace Museum.
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Magdaluvn
Oct 11, 2019
Worth the money - Saw crystal, lots of black and white photos and history and a tour of the living quarters. Funny and informative stories about who married who and their heirs and who ended up with the recipe.
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From $14
up to 15 guests
1 Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).