Dublin to Kilkenny Castle and House of Waterford Crystal Day Tour
by Railtours Ireland First Class Day Tours
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✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.€323.04Overview
The tour begins with check-in at 7:00 AM at Heuston Station in Dublin, where guests meet the guide at the designated stand. The train departs promptly at 7:20 AM for Kilkenny, arriving around 9:00 AM. Upon arrival, the guide leads a walking tour of Kilkenny’s medieval streets lasting approximately two and a half hours. Highlights include an exterior visit to Kilkenny Castle, the city’s main landmark, and a stop at the Church of Ireland Cathedral of St Canice. After the guided walk, there is free time to explore Kilkenny independently or visit local pubs such as Paris Texas or Langton’s for food and drinks. Following this, the group travels by train to Waterford, where they spend about one hour and forty-five minutes at the House of Waterford Crystal Visitor Centre. Here, visitors watch craftsmen demonstrate traditional glass blowing and cutting techniques used to create Waterford Crystal products. The tour concludes with a scenic train ride back to Dublin through the Suir Valley. The full tour lasts approximately twelve and a half hours. Included are reserved train seats, return rail tickets, admission to the Waterford Crystal Visitor Centre, an information pack, and an expert guide. Entry to Kilkenny Castle, meals, gratuities, and hotel transfers are not included.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Kilkenny Castle
Arrive in Kilkenny at 9:00 AM, known as the Marble City due to its black limestone buildings. Kilkenny sits on the river Nore and features a dominant castle, which serves as the meeting point with the guide. The tour covers the medieval streets and highlights include the Church of Ireland Cathedral of St Canice, dating from the 13th century and converted to Anglican after 1539. Guests have free time to visit local pubs such as Paris Texas on High Street and Langton’s on John Street Lower.
150 min
House Of Waterford
Travel onward to Waterford, a Viking city on the River Suir. Visit the Waterford Crystal Visitor Centre, where craftsmen demonstrate traditional glass blowing and cutting methods for which Waterford Crystal is known, including making the New Year’s Eve Times Square Ball.
105 min
Meeting point
Check in is 20 minutes prior to the departure time (7:00AM). Our yellow check-in stand is located close to the Customer Service Desk at Heuston Station where our representative will be waiting for you in their BRIGHT yellow jacket!
End point
Check in is 20 minutes prior to the departure time (7:00AM). Our yellow check-in stand is located close to the Customer Service Desk at Heuston Station where our representative will be waiting for you in their BRIGHT yellow jacket!
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Dublin to Kilkenny Castle and House of Waterford Crystal Day Tour
by Railtours Ireland First Class Day Tours
Choose from 1 available option
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.€323.04Overview
The tour begins with check-in at 7:00 AM at Heuston Station in Dublin, where guests meet the guide at the designated stand. The train departs promptly at 7:20 AM for Kilkenny, arriving around 9:00 AM. Upon arrival, the guide leads a walking tour of Kilkenny’s medieval streets lasting approximately two and a half hours. Highlights include an exterior visit to Kilkenny Castle, the city’s main landmark, and a stop at the Church of Ireland Cathedral of St Canice. After the guided walk, there is free time to explore Kilkenny independently or visit local pubs such as Paris Texas or Langton’s for food and drinks. Following this, the group travels by train to Waterford, where they spend about one hour and forty-five minutes at the House of Waterford Crystal Visitor Centre. Here, visitors watch craftsmen demonstrate traditional glass blowing and cutting techniques used to create Waterford Crystal products. The tour concludes with a scenic train ride back to Dublin through the Suir Valley. The full tour lasts approximately twelve and a half hours. Included are reserved train seats, return rail tickets, admission to the Waterford Crystal Visitor Centre, an information pack, and an expert guide. Entry to Kilkenny Castle, meals, gratuities, and hotel transfers are not included.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Kilkenny Castle
Arrive in Kilkenny at 9:00 AM, known as the Marble City due to its black limestone buildings. Kilkenny sits on the river Nore and features a dominant castle, which serves as the meeting point with the guide. The tour covers the medieval streets and highlights include the Church of Ireland Cathedral of St Canice, dating from the 13th century and converted to Anglican after 1539. Guests have free time to visit local pubs such as Paris Texas on High Street and Langton’s on John Street Lower.
150 min
House Of Waterford
Travel onward to Waterford, a Viking city on the River Suir. Visit the Waterford Crystal Visitor Centre, where craftsmen demonstrate traditional glass blowing and cutting methods for which Waterford Crystal is known, including making the New Year’s Eve Times Square Ball.
105 min
Meeting point
Check in is 20 minutes prior to the departure time (7:00AM). Our yellow check-in stand is located close to the Customer Service Desk at Heuston Station where our representative will be waiting for you in their BRIGHT yellow jacket!
End point
Check in is 20 minutes prior to the departure time (7:00AM). Our yellow check-in stand is located close to the Customer Service Desk at Heuston Station where our representative will be waiting for you in their BRIGHT yellow jacket!
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.