Waterford - Ireland's oldest City

Waterford City, steeped in history, heritage and culture, represents a unique blend of modern shopping centres, traditional pubs and highly acclaimed gourmet restaurants.

Dining Out

Nine of the Bridgestone Guide's top 100 restaurants in Ireland are located in County Waterford.

Tourist Attractions

The city features three of Ireland's premier visitor attractions: the world famous Waterford Crystal Visitor Centre, the award-winning Waterford Museum of Treasures and the acclaimed Waterford Walking Tour; through the regional capital and Ireland’s oldest city, including two cathedrals, four national monuments, and a gallery of rogues and rascals. Tel: +353(0)51873711 to book.

Waterford City is richer in terms of its medieval city walls than any other Irish City. The fortifications date from the Viking and Anglo Norman Period and there are six towers and long stretches of wall still standing.

As an alternative afternoon in County Waterford: Travelling at 15km per hour visitors can visit the Waterford & Suir Valley Railway narrow gauge railway line and take in panoramic views of the River Suir, rolling farmland and mountains.

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