The Best Travel Guide to Waterford & The East

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The creation of crystal, a Viking triangle and stepping up spiral towers – we present five fabulous things to do in Waterford City

See glass with class

At the House of Waterford Crystal Visitor Centre, you get the chance to ask glassworkers how they turn out a twinkling masterpiece from a molten blob. The same magic is happening at the hands of the folks at The Irish Handmade Glass Company. Pop into Henrietta Street for a peek.

Find foodie feasts on foot

Want to know Waterford’s foodie secrets? Then seek out the Waterford Walking Tours. The tour passes the Roman Catholic and Church of Ireland Cathedrals both designed by the same architect, John Roberts. You also see the Bishop’s Palace, Reginald’s Tower, and the Choristers’ Hall, which opened in 2012.

Climb a tower for Viking treasure

Before they went back to Scandinavia, the Vikings left their mark in Waterford. Reginald’s Tower is one of the most impressive. The tower is the only monument in Ireland named in honour of a Viking – possibly Ragnall or Reginald, the founder of the city in 914AD. Make your way up the narrow spiral staircase to the second floor and try imagine this 13th-century tower enduring attacks by the native Irish.

Enjoy blaas on the beach

Call it a roll, call it a bap or call it a bun, Waterford’s blaa is delicious regardless. We're not quite sure how they manage to make it so floury, soft and scrumptious and the recipe is closely-guarded. Pick up some local cheese, meats, organic juices, pastries and you've got the perfect picnic. And where to set that picnic? Tramore beach. Just a ten minute jaunt from Waterford City, this is a stunning slice of seaside.

See the city from the sea

This is a wonderful way to see the sights of Waterford such as Reginalds Tower – Clock Tower – Granville Hotel - Rice Bridge – Red Bridge – Suir Bridge – Grannagh Castle – The Island – Cheekpoint – Passage East – and lots more.

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