Waterford Travel Guides (Updated September 2026)

Excellent tour , very informative and enjoyable. Guide was brilliant

Alex provides a very interesting tour , his love of Waterford & its past citizens are brought to life. The lady on reception is very friendly and overall it is worth taking the time out to visit. I've a new appreciation and understanding of times past.

We lucked out in finding Boru Adventures—Brian, the owner/operator was a gem, incredibly knowledgeable, friendly, and open to changes and suggestions. He also knew of great places to stop for food, and his suggestions for places to see were dead on—we added Cahir Castle to a visit to the Rock of Cashel on his suggestion and it was amazing. Definitely a 10/10!

Fascinating. Our guide Paul was wonderful and very interesting. I highly recommend this trip even if there is a mist.

We had a really awesome experience. Saw some cool wildlife, learned some fun facts about the area. The whole experience was very well run from start to finish. Our guides on the day Matt and Ruairí were both knowledge and entertaining and made sure we were as safe as possible while also letting us have fun. Couldn’t fault it!

Alexander (Alex) gave a wonderfully informed and engaging private tour (since others were afraid of the rain). Great time was had by all.

This is one of the coolest tours I have been on. We had Bernie as our tour guide and she did a great job explaining all of the parts of the factory to us. It was awesome to be able to watch all the master craftsmen blowing glass, etching the intricate designs, and learning about the eight year process it takes to become a master. We also got to see famous trophies up close and learn how they were made. Highly recommend.

Great walking tour! Our guide was knowledgeable and kept the tour moving well. Highly recommended

Very informative tour to see how each piece is hand made. The history of the brand is also interesting.

A beautiful experience had in a fantastic historic setting. Our tour guide was amazing. So polite and patient with us all. She has a wealth of knowledge about the Bishop's Palace. She was dressed period accurately too. Well worth a visit

Had an amazing afternoon yesterday with the wonderful Matt and Ruari. I got this trip as a gift for my dad. Together with my brother and his fiance we rented 2 kayaks and went on a tour as part of a larger group to see some caves, get a tiny taster of caving and had a lovely hot chocolate along the way. The sound of the waves hitting the cave we were in was other wordly, I'd do it again tomorrow just for that part alone. Well organised, beautiful location and 10/10 guides. Couldn't recommend enough

Friendly welcoming knowledgeable and informative. We had no idea what to expect and only one of our party had had any experience of VR. We learnt so much and it was a pleasure to immerse ourselves in the experience. This experience is highly recommended.

Great experience! Our guide John was fun and knowledgeable. This is the oldest working lighthouse in the world and it was impressive. Highly recommend this tour but must be able to climb 100+ steps. There is also a nice coffee shop and bookstore. We were there on a beautiful day and the views were stunning.

Excellent guided and interactive exhibition. Well informed, knowledgeable and enthusiastic guide. Well worth going to if in Waterford.

Best excursion we had our whole trip! Our guide was phenomenal. So much fun!

An unforgettable journey through Waterford’s history! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Visiting the Bishop’s Palace Museum was one of the highlights of our time in Waterford. The museum is fascinating and offers a wonderful opportunity to learn about the city’s rich history and heritage.But what truly made our visit special was our guide, an incredibly talented actress who brought the history of Waterford to life. Her storytelling, enthusiasm and way of interacting with us made us feel as though we had actually travelled back in time. It was much more than a museum tour — it was an immersive experience that allowed us to connect with the people, stories and atmosphere of Waterford’s past.She was absolutely brilliant and made the tour both entertaining and educational. You could really feel her passion for the history and for sharing it with visitors.Highly recommended! If you visit Waterford, don't miss the Bishop’s Palace Museum — and definitely take the guided tour. It’s an experience you will remember! 🇮🇪✨