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House of Waterford: Guided Tour

Discover the painstaking craft of traditional crystal glass-making

  1. Start time: 10:00

  2. Last admission: 2 hours before closing

  3. Duration: 1h 30mins

  4. Wheelchair accessible

  5. Live guide: English

Registered address: James Wattstraat 77-P, 1097 DL, Amsterdam, NL
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Included

  • 1-hour guided tour
  • Visit to all aspects of traditional crystal production

Not included

  • Lunch and snacks at the Crystal Café

From the chandeliers of Westminster Abbey to New York's New Year's Eve Ball, you definitely know the work of Waterford Crystal, master craftsmen of world-famous crystal glass for over 200 years. This all-access behind-the-scenes tour shows you every incredible step that goes into creating these timeless works of art – cheers to that!

Starting in the 'blowing room' (no laughing in the back), you'll see how glassblowers shape molten crystal into vases, bowls, bulbs and more, using only the power of their own lungs – and a little help from a 1400°C furnace.

Next, you'll learn how Waterford handcraft their custom molds using traditional methods before the decorative team sketch their designs and cut impossibly detailed patterns into these fragile works of art. At every stage you'll witness the stringent quality control systems that require nothing less than perfection.

After seeing all this peerless craftsmanship, you might find it hard to resist the exclusive treasures waiting in the gift shop – the perfect memento of a fascinating experience!

Getting There

  • Train: CIE or Railtours Ireland to Waterford
  • Car: parking is available in Bolton Street Carpark (€1/hour)

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09:40 - 15:00
Wednesday
09:40 - 15:00
Thursday
09:40 - 15:00
Friday
09:40 - 15:00
House of Waterford Crystal
28, The Mall, X91 R652, Waterford
  • Get a full refund if you select a refundable ticket during checkout and cancel until 23:59 the day before you visit.
  • Rescheduling is not possible for this ticket.

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