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Waterford Crystal and Kilkenny Rail Tour from Dublin
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Waterford Crystal and Kilkenny Rail Tour from Dublin
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Overview
Admire the scenic splendor of Ireland's southeast region on a full-day tour to Kilkenny and Waterford Crystal from Dublin. Relish the romance of traveling by train to Kilkenny, an artistic town famed for its medieval history, and take a guided tour on arrival. Discover the esteemed crystal factory located in Waterford City and conclude with a picturesque train ride back to Dublin through the beautiful countryside of the Suir Valley. Gain valuable insight into the culture and history of the Irish region from your expert guide.
- Guided full-day tour from Dublin to Kilkenny and Waterford Crystal
- Enjoy free time in Kilkenny to visit local attractions such as Kilkenny Castle or the Kilkenny Design Centre
- Explore the Waterford Crystal factory, located in the center of Waterford City
- Relish the romance and spectacular views of traveling by train
- Learn about the culture and history of the region from your expert guide
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What's Included
Expert guide
Information pack
Admission to Waterford Crystal visitor centre
Reserved seats on the trains
Return Rail Tickets
Gratuities
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Food and drinks
Entry to Kilkenny Castle
Departure & Return
Dublin Heuston , Heuston Station Saint John's Road West, Saint James' (part of Phoenix Park), Dublin, Ireland
This activity will end right where it started.Check in for this tour will be next to the info desk. The Railtours Ireland representative will be waiting, in a yellow jacket to check you in for your tour. Check in for this tour is 20 minutes prior to the departure time listed.
7:25 AM
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessibility: As long as the passenger has some mobility then this tour would be suitable. Trains in Ireland are wheelchair friendly however buses/coaches are not. The guest would have to be able to climb the steps onto the bus. Mobility Scooters cannot be accommodated on this tour.
- Children U16 cannot book independently. They must be accompanied by a parent/guardian at all times.
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 41 travelers
- OPERATED BY Railtours Ireland First Class
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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- Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the policy on face masks and attendee health during Waterford Crystal and Kilkenny Rail Tour from Dublin?
A:The policies on face masks and attendee health are:
- Face masks required for guides in public areas
- Face masks provided for travelers
Q:
What is the policy on sanitization during Waterford Crystal and Kilkenny Rail Tour from Dublin?
A:The policies on sanitization are:
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
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What is the social distancing policy during Waterford Crystal and Kilkenny Rail Tour from Dublin?
A:The policy on social distancing is:
- Social distancing enforced throughout experience
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What measures are being taken to ensure staff health & safety during Waterford Crystal and Kilkenny Rail Tour from Dublin?
A:The policy on staff health & safety is:
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
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- "There is early departure from Dublin Hueston station but a comfortable train ride to Kilkenny." See review
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Great day trip!!! Thank you
Tanya_B
, Jul 2022
Kilkenny and Waterford Rail Tour
Arlene_E
, Jul 2022
Worth the investment!
Anne_P
, Jul 2022
Fabulous day in Kilkenny & Waterford
Kelli_B
, Jul 2022
Our day trip to Waterford was truly the most wonderful day. I didn’t have my family with me on this excursion, I went solo but I felt so comfortable with such a great guide, Paddy and a Fun group of other guests. Our first stop was Kilkenny. Some chose to tour the castle while others chose to do some shopping in the design center. Some beautiful sweaters, hats and unique art. We then stopped at a very nice place for lunch before we headed on to Waterford. Truly an amazing tour. We had time to shop there too. So much fun!
Unacceptable, Unprofessional
Thomas_J
, Jun 2022
Absolutely TERRIBLE! Booked months in advance to receive phone call, less than 24 hrs in advance, to inform our trip had been CANCELLED! An alternative trip to Blarney offered but we refused. Very disappointed, lack of foresight on Viator so we could plan a different trip. Excuse was about lack of bus transportation at Waterford. Unacceptable! We had other great experiences with Viator on our 3-week trip, but this was terrible. Bad way to end our trip.
1 traveler found this review helpful
Great experience
sk2vv4jsmr
, Jun 2022
Great Day Tour
KathyMN
, May 2022
My friend and I came to Dublin a few days' early prior to our scheduled tour. Based on recommendation from my son and others, I knew we wanted to visit Waterford Crystal. So we booked this all day rail trip to Kilkenny and Waterford. The train trip was beautiful, riding through the rural countryside. Toured a church in Kilkenny and walked around the town. Then on to Waterford. Total train time about 1 1/2 hours. Because of a mixup with the taxi vans, our lunch was rushed in order to meet our scheduled tour time at the Crystal factory. Because it was a Saturday, there were fewer people working in the factory than on a weekday. But they still had people demonstrating every phase of the process. Extremely interesting. They truly are artists. Had plenty of time to visit the showrooms and even the church across the street, famous for the wedding of Strongbow. It was a beautiful sunny day. The rail trip home took us on the "scenic route". Translate that into about a 3 hour ride. That's really my only negative comment. We didn't need that extra three hours. Didn't get back to Dublin until 8:30 pm. That made for a 13 hour day. Unnecessarily long I thought. But still, a really enjoyable day.
2 travelers found this review helpful
Waterford, Kilkenny
Kim_C
, May 2022
Thoroughly enjoyed the Waterford crystal tour. Our trip through Kilkenny on the Kilkennycitytours mini train was great with opportunity for pics. Kilkenny castle was beautiful grounds but wish there had been time to actually go through the Castle. Tour guide from IrishRailTours very informative. Based on the pace of the tour once off the train, I would not recommend for people that have to walk slowly or with a cane as it was difficult for one member of the tour, and the return to the rail train would have been nice if we could have returned via the Kilkennycity train does that took us into town, instead of having to split the group into multiple taxis to get back.
1 traveler found this review helpful
The tour of Kilkenny...
Kevin_D
, Apr 2022
Perfect tour, perfect guides. A real value!
Christy_W
, Mar 2022
We had a wonderful time on the train with Ian and a special treat was that Joe was riding with him so we got two great guides for the price of one. They are both lovely gentlemen! They shared their knowledge and tips with us all day. The tour is designed to spend just enough time at each place. It was raining when we got back to Dublin but Ian didn’t leave until we were all safely in a taxi on our way to our hotels. It could not have been more pleasant.
1 traveler found this review helpful
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George_S
, Nov 2019
Nice train ride and fun adventure
Stanley_D
, Oct 2019
I was pleasantly surprised when we found out there were only six of us on the tour. John was our guide and he did a great job of explaining what would be happening as we went along. We felt safe and looked after. He went above and beyond the expected. All of us in our little group had become friends by the end of the tour.
1 traveler found this review helpful
Absolutely Wonderful
MARJORIE_D
, Sep 2019
Paddy was our guide and we didn't stop laughing from start to finish.
He was very professional and made the whole trip a pleasure. Very knowledgeable and informative.
We were made to feel very welcome and looked forward to more of the same with our other booked trip by Viator.
1 traveler found this review helpful
Waterford by Rail
Diana_R
, Sep 2019
Our tour guide, Paddy, made this already great tour delightful. This was our only rail tour but would do it again vs travel by bus on small, windy roads (though that was fun too). There is more to Waterford than glass and Paddy took us on the Viking history walk. We had plenty of time for lunch and the factory tour of Waterford crystal. Recommend this tour, especially if you enjoy a train ride.
1 traveler found this review helpful
Awesome experience
Francine_O
, Sep 2019
Wonderful!
John_K
, Sep 2019
Our tour with Liam was one of the best tours we have ever been on. Not only was he incredibly well informed, he was very considerate of my husband who is somewhat disabled. Liam made sure there was a wheelchair for him so my husband could your the Waterford factory. We had a group of 6 who were strangers. Less than an hour into the tour, we were all chatting . This was because of Liam's knowledge and personality, I am sure.
Waterford Tour
Paul M
, Sep 2019
Outstanding tour. Our tour guide Paddy was excellent. On the train ride he took time to sit with each group of tour participants and talked with us about what we were going to see, he also explained Ireland history and answered any questions we had. Very knowledgeable and pleasant tour guide. He recommended several pubs and restaurants to visit at each stop, including in Dublin.
Fun Day but too slow
rhhester
, Jun 2019
I enjoyed this day trip and it was a great way to see Kilkenny - a beautiful old city and the Waterford factory in one day. However, the trip was a little different than advertised. I expected we would be taken to each city then left to explore on our own. This was not the case. Our tour guide, Paddy, had planned out almost every minute. Some of the tour was great, some not so much. In Kilkenny for example, we had a driving tour that was kind of dull, and our tour guide insisted we go inside a random Catholic church with little historical significance. I would have preferred to have more time to explore on my own. Also in Waterford, he insisted we all eat at the same restaurant, which was not very good. Again, I would have rather had time to have lunch on my own. Also, the trip took a bit longer than expected and we did not get back to Dublin until 8, which made for a very long day. The Waterford factory was a really great experience and I would highly recommend. However in general, you could take the train yourself from Dublin to these places and have the flexibility to explore on your own, which I would recommend over this tour.
Waterford and castle tour one of the bes
Explore47717
, Jun 2019
Awesome day!
Nang1940
, May 2019
The train ride was just beautiful through the rolling hills and farms . There were vibrant green fields of every shade. There were sheep, cows, horses and castles. The Kilkenny stop was magical. A smaller city than Dublin, had all the charm of what we anticipated an Ireland town. Waterford was also beautiful. The Waterford factory itself was a great experience. Our tour Guide, Paddy, was informative about all aspects of the tour and would point out historical items even on the train. After Waterford the train took a different route back to Dublin though the smaller towns . The train tour was well worth the money. Please be aware that there is still quite a bit of walking.
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