Waterford · Ireland's Ancient East

House of Waterford: Guided Tour

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The image shows a modern building with a glass facade and signage for "Waterford Crystal." A few pedestrians are walking by.

A glassblower shapes molten glass with a blowpipe in front of a furnace in a workshop.

A man with glasses shapes a glass bowl using a grinding wheel under a lit lamp in a workshop.

Photos: Andrew Bradley, Fáilte Ireland

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Next available: Sunday 18 October

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From Tiqets, checked 17 Oct 2026.

About this experience

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!

Discover the painstaking craft of traditional crystal glass-making

Waterford Crystal has been manufacturing beautiful crystal for over two centuries. Now you can visit their factory and go behind the scenes to discover the skill and perfectionism at the heart of this traditional craft.