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Dublin to Kilkenny Castle and House Of Waterford Crystal Day Tour

4.6(186)4.6 out of 5, from 186 reviews·12h 30m·Shared tour
What you pay forEach travellerChildren are priced in their own age band.
Group sizeUp to 10Per booking.
Minimum ageAll agesinfant 0–4, child 5–15, adult 16–99

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  • All 5 of you can be booked together.
  • Open to all ages, including your youngest.
  • 5 fares — children priced separately

About this experience

See the picturesque cities of Ireland’s scenic southeast on a full-day rail tour from Dublin to Kilkenny and Waterford Crystal. Accompanied by a guide, travel by train to Kilkenny, an artsy and attractive city. Take a guided tour around its medieval streets and enjoy some free time before moving on to Waterford City. Tour the esteemed Waterford Crystal factory, which is responsible for producing many dazzling objects of beauty, including the Times Square New Year’s Eve Ball. End your tour with a scenic rail route back through the Suir Valley.

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What you actually do

You get out at all 2 stops. Admission is not included at Kilkenny Castle.

  1. 1

    Kilkenny Castle

    We arrive in Kilkenny at 09:00 – known as the Marble City and situated on the river Nore. Kilkenny is a beautiful small Irish city. Most buildings are built of black limestone, thus the name the Marble City.

    You get out here150 minAdmission not included

  2. 2

    House Of Waterford

    From Kilkenny, the tour continues to Waterford – a Viking city on the banks of the River Suir (pronounced shure). A visit to the new Waterford Crystal Visitor Centre is included in your tour, where you will see craftsmen engaged in the traditional tasks of blowing and cutting the world-famous crystal glass.

    You get out here105 minAdmission included

Where the day happens

2 stops shown in visit order.

What is and is not included

The advertised price does not cover gratuities, other — budget for those separately.

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Before you book

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Good to know (7)
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Check in at 7:00AM! Train departs at 7:20am & it does not wait. 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…
  • WHEELCHAIR POLICY: Our tours are a combination of train and luxury coach and include a moderate level of physical activity, such as short walks to meeting points etc.
  • Children U16 cannot book independently. They must be accompanied by a parent/guardian at all times.
Cancellation policy

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

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