Bishop's Palace Museum: Authentic 18th Century Georgian Residence with Historic Waterford Crystal
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6 Ratings
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:
1 day
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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 of the original twelve that were made on his death. Enjoy the latest in technology with the magnificent 4D ‘Masterpieces in Glass’, a magical journey into the history of glass making in Waterford, tracing the history and culture of glass making in the city from the Penrose family in the 1700s to modern day. Visit our Crystal Master Craftsman and watch him creating beautiful engraved pieces of crystal before your very eyes. He will also explain about the superb 911 piece that he created which was presented to the NYFD and also point out the memorial that we have in our garden of the only piece of the Twin Towers given to any other country by the NYFD.
What's Included
- Expert guidance provided
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
Additional Information
This splendid Georgian home is an unmissable site. Step into genuine grandeur of the 18th century within this splendid Georgian structure. Be sure not to overlook the world’s earliest surviving Waterford Crystal piece, stemming back to 1789, along with the Mourning Cross of Napoleon Bonaparte; the sole survivor among twelve originally created upon his demise. • On a re-enactment tour, Susanna Penrose, the granddaughter of William Penrose and great-grandniece of George Penrose - founders of Waterford Glass, will guide you across the palace. The journey wraps up with a compelling 17-minute 4D film, showcasing the extraordinary history of the glassworks (offered in English, French, and Mandarin).
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- A maximum of 30 people per booking
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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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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