Explore Waterford

Vikings first founded the seaport of Waterford during the 10th-century, as such it is Ireland,s oldest city.Waterford Crystal, an 18th-century glass manufacturer first started in this seaport, centuries later tours are provided through factories near the historic area by the Waterford Crystal company.

Language Spoken
Language Spoken
(Ireland) English; Irish Gaelic; French; Spanish; German; Polish; Arabic and Italian are used here.
Currency & Time Zone
Currency & Time Zone
Euro
UTC-01:00
Cuisine
Cuisine
Meals
Inexpensive Restaurant meal 15 Euros, Mid-range Restaurant meal 50 Euros, Combo Meal 8,72 Euros
Drinks
Water 0,82 - 1 Euro, Beer 2,12 - 5 Euros, Bottle of Wine 8,50 Euros, Coke/Pepsi 1,40, Cappuccino 2,94 Euros
Transportation
Transportation
Taxis
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) 3,80 Euros, Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff) 1,14 Euros, Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) 24 Euros
General Transport
Cars are used here but it is not recommended due to the city,s centre being traversed by people on foot, walking can get you where you need to be.Taxis can also be used here, the same counts for buses.

Things to do in Waterford

As a starting point to the city,s numerous buildings and sights, plant your feet in the Viking Triangle and go from there.In no way tiny, Reginald,s Tower is iconic to Waterford.Now a museum, step inside and see how much history the Tower was a part of.

Medical Precautions

Medical Precautions

Recommended Vaccines

(Ireland) The following Vaccines are recommended when traveling to Ireland:

  • Hepatitis A
  • Hepatitis B and Rabies.The following vaccines are taken routinely when coming to Ireland: Measles Mumps Rubella (MMR)
  • TDAP (Tetanus
  • Diphtheria & Pertussis)
  • Chickenpox
  • Shingles
  • Pneumonia
  • Influenza
  • Meningitis and Polio.
Top 10 Packing Essentials

Top 10 Packing Essentials

  • (Ireland) A good waterproof raincoat
  • a Poncho
  • Fleece jacket
  • Outdoor/trekking pants and socks
  • A Cardigan or zipper
  • Hiking boots/Rain boots
  • Power adapter
  • Binoculars
  • Sunglasses and a First Aid Kit.
Passports & Visa Information

Passports & Visa Information

(Ireland) These countries don,t not require a valid Irish visa to visit Ireland: Andorra; Guatemala; Poland; Antigua & Barbuda; Guyana; Portugal; Argentina; Honduras; Romania; Australia; Hong Kong (Special Admin.Region); Saint Kitts & Nevis; Austria; Hungary; Saint Lucia; Bahamas; Iceland; Saint Vincent & the Grenadines; Barbados; Israel; Samoa; Belgium; Italy; San Marino; Belize; Japan; Seychelles; Bolivia; Kiribati; Singapore; Botswana; Latvia; Slovak Republic; Brazil; Lesotho; Slovenia; Brunei; Liechtenstein; Solomon Islands; Bulgaria; Lithuania; South Africa; Canada; Luxembourg; South Korea; Chile; Macau (Special Admin.Region); Spain; Costa Rica; Swaziland; Croatia; Malaysia; Sweden; Cyprus; Maldives; Switzerland; Czech Republic; Malta; Taiwan; Denmark; Tonga; Dominica; Mexico; Trinidad & Tobago; El Salvador; Monaco; Tuvalu; Estonia; Nauru; United Arab Emirates; Fiji; Netherlands; United Kingdom & Colonies; Finland; New Zealand; United States of America; France; Nicaragua; Uruguay; Germany; Norway; Vanuatu; Greece; Panama; Vatican City; Grenada and Paraguay.