South East Ireland Tours

Go behind the scenes and gain a better understanding of the time and work that goes into crystal making on this tour of the House of Waterford Crystal factory. Your guide explains the step-by-step process of crystal making, as you wander the rooms where different techniques are used along the way. Meet a few of the high-end crystal makers, and visit the retail store where you can explore one of the world’s largest displays of Waterford Crystals.

Explore the history of Smithwick’s — Ireland’s oldest brewery — with a visit to Smithwick’s Experience Kilkenny. With your entrance ticket in hand, head inside the Smithwick’s Experience and join a 1-hour guided tour. Follow the history of Ireland’s oldest beer name from its medieval origins right up to the present day. Watch holograms of Franciscan monks brewing their tasty beers and gain insight into the Smithwick family name. Learn about the brewing process — from hops through fermentation to the pump — and finish your tour with a refreshing pint of Smithwick’s beer.

Follow in the wake of lighthouse-keepers through the centuries with admission to the Hook Lighthouse on southeast Ireland’s Hook Peninsula. Travel independently to the building — a beacon for Waterford Harbour for over 800 years — and the world’s oldest working lighthouse. Then, enjoy a tour of the medieval tower: climbing the well-trodden stairs, hearing about past keepers, and admiring panoramic views from the balcony. Includes entry to the visitor center with its exhibits, shops, and café.

Dublin visitors who want to experience the stunning Cliffs of Moher typically need to rent a car and drive, but that makes it tough to enjoy the sights along the way. On this private tour, you can sit back, relax, and let your driver whisk you from Dublin to the seaside cliffs. Along the way, you can arrange stops to see the sights or sample local cuisine, or just travel directly to save time—it's totally up to you.

Get away from the hustle and bustle, and immerse yourself in nature, with a visit to County Waterford’s Lafcadio Hearn Japanese Gardens. Named in honor of the Irish journalist Patrick Lafcadio Hearn, who spent many years in Japan, the gardens trace the story of his life: from its classic Victorian Garden up to the traditional Japanese Gardens. Secure your admission in advance, and choose between a self-guided or guided tour.

Good food is in abundance in Ireland, but if you want to be able to make replicas of some of the best traditional dishes yourself when you get back home, then book this Irish cuisine cooking class. You’ll go into a local’s home in County Waterford, and learn to make three dishes that incorporate the health benefits of seaweed, including bread, soup, and a dessert.

Meet your host Marie at her home for a cup of hot tea or coffee before heading out to the beach to start your seaweed foraging tour. You will drive to the Copper Coast beach in County Waterford. Explore the rocky shore, learn to identify edible seafood and discover how to sustainably forage for seaweed. Marie will explain the connections between the moons and tides so you have a real in-depth understanding of how and where on the shore you can find different types of seaweed. Back home, you will learn to cook a creative Irish meal that incorporates the seaweed you foraged into every single dish! During your interactive seaweed cooking class you will be making three delicious dishes from scratch. You will learn to make a bread, a soup (Mulligatawny soup with kelp) and a dessert like sticky date and walnut pudding with seaweed. Enjoy learning all about how to use seaweed in your cooking before you sit down at the table to share the meal you helped prepare!

Visit Waterford’s Medieval Museum and Bishop's Palace, and discover two top attractions with ease on this combined admission ticket. Follow a guide through Waterford’s Medieval Museum — home to many beautiful pre-Reformation treasures. Explore the 13th-century Choristers’ Hall and 15th-century wine vaults, and gain insight into life here those centuries ago. Visit the Bishop's Palace, the town’s grand 18th-century Georgian residence. Admire treasures including beautiful silverware and elegant glassware, and explore Waterford’s history from 1700 to the 1970s.

Explore Ireland’s sporting heritage and discover the ancient sport of hurling on this 2-hour tour in Kilkenny. Visit Nowlan Park — home stadium of the ferocious Kilkenny Cats hurling team — with a guide and gain insight into the sport’s history. During your tour, explore the stadium and visit the Legends Hurling Museum, where the sport’s story comes to life. Learn of the players who made their name in hurling, hear of the 3,000 year-old ancient Celtic Games then hit the pitch and see a side of Irish culture many visitors miss.

It’s said the best way to get the measure of a place is to spend time with local people, but meeting and greeting strangers on foreign shores isn’t always easy. On this afternoon or evening homestay experience, visit the welcoming 18th-century home of Richenda and Michael in Kilkenny. Savor a home-cooked meal of traditional Irish dishes, share conversation with like-minded travel-oriented people, and experience the best of Ireland’s famous hospitality.

This experience allows guests to escape to the Irish countryside, wherever they are in the world. This is an interactive experience throughout. Questions are greatly encouraged and Helena is passionate about sharing her knowledge of Irish folklore and history.

You will be warmly welcomed by your host Richenda and Michael into their historic home and enjoy a welcome cup of coffee or tea with biscuits or scones in their gorgeous living room. Next, enter Richenda’s kitchen where you will learn to learn to cook an authentic Irish meal with Richenda’s creative touches from recipes that have been passed down through generations of her family. Your cooking demo will involve watching your host prepare 4-5 dishes from scratch. You will watch her prepare an Irish stew the traditional way, brown soda bread (her mother’s recipe) and a soup, or dessert. Your meal might also include a few dishes that Richenda may have prepared in advance. Please note that this is a demonstration, not a hands-on cooking class, and will last about two and a half hours. Enjoy learning about Richenda's secret tips and techniques involved in Irish cooking before you sit down at the table to share the meal together over delightful conversation!

Learn the history of Waterford through the Middle Ages and beyond with this Medieval Museum entry ticket. Head to the center of the Waterford Viking Triangle, to the impressive  Medieval Museum. During your visit, explore the 13th-century Choristers’ Hall and the 15th-century Mayor’s Wine Vault, and head underground where ancient vaults await. Marvel at some of Europe’s rarest medieval treasures alongside clothing dating back to King Henry VIII’s reign. Explore the site at your leisure, follow a costumed guide or simply use your audio guide — the choice is yours. 

Experience lots of fun and excitement with our Segway activities for your Hen Party. Your Hens will get to experience 1.5 hours of super Segway fun and games that will be the highlight of the Hen party.

Your guide is a trained national tour guide from Kilkenny. The tour is two hours long and covers areas outside the medieval mile which are particularly fascinating.

Explore Waterford’s rich Georgian history and heritage with this Bishop’s Palace Museum entry ticket. Step inside the magnificent museum, then follow a costumed guide or simply use your audio guide to explore at your leisure. During your visit, admire 18th- to 20th-century treasures including  Napoleon Bonaparte’s Mourning Cross, glinting Waterford crystal, period furniture and rare paintings alongside beautiful silver and glassware. Follow the city’s fortunes from 1700 to the late 20th century, and gain insight into stories of local significance including the War of Independence in Waterford. 

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.

Step back in time and explore Irish history from the Viking to the Victorian era on this 1-hour Viking Triangle tour in Waterford. Follow your guide through this ancient Irish city and visit six national monuments including Reginald’s Tower, Greyfriars Friary, Choristers’ Hall, the Mayor’s Wine Vault and the Bishop’s Palace. Gain insight into Ireland’s colorful past and learn of the invasions, battles and victories which shaped the country we know today. Admire archaeological treasures from centuries passed and trace Ireland’s architecture through the generations.

Choose your own itinerary on this private, customized tour of the Southeast from Waterford. You and your private group will enjoy personalized attention and plenty of chances to ask questions as you travel via air-conditioned transportation.

Explore Ireland's Ancient Easts Greenway Cycling tour in Waterford. Travel into rural Ireland and enjoy panoramic views over the Emerald Isle’s spectacular countryside. Experience the 46km off road trail along an old railway line which travels through time and nature across eleven bridges, three tall viaducts and an atmospheric tunnel.

People all over the world cycle. It can be great for some but less fun for others. We provide an alternative to cycling where you do not have to carry your bike along but you can relax and pick up your scooters here at the shop. Too many times you will hear people say that they have had enough. I provide different packages to give you value for money. Less dangerous, less heavy and less worry altogether... The scooters are amazing low impact and fun to ride. Designed for a terrain such as the Waterford Greenway and off road too. You are guaranteed fun and fitness for yourself, your friends and your whole family at Green Scooter Hire.

• Fly for 75 kilometres on board one of our Jet Powered Helicopters • Safety Briefings • Public Liability Insurance • Up to 3 Voucher Holders can fly in the Rear of the Helicopter • The Co-pilot Seat is a €30 upgrade on the day • 24/7 Online Booking Facility • Spectators are welcome and may take photographs • Framed photographs available to purchase after flight

Your private group of up to seven people will enjoy a completely customized tour. Depart from Kilkenny to explore the surroundings with the assistance of a private guide and private transportation. You can move at your own pace and enjoy the chance to ask plenty of questions.

A walk along a popular route around the tip of the peninsula, but with guidance from a local. Liam points out unique features and history along the way, including the stone walls, lime industry, local landmark names, fish traditions, coastal living through the centuries and plenty of local stories.