About our rating systemOne of the best-known Irish brands in the world, Waterford Crystal has been made in the city (with significant periods of hiatus) since 1783. In 2009, the company filed for bankruptcy—perhaps Ireland’s most high-profile victim of the global financial crisis—and for a while it looked as if this iconic brand might disappear for good. But new owners were soon found, and with them came this shiny, purpose-built factory and visitor center, right in the heart of Waterford. You can tour the factory to watch the glittering products being molded, blown, cut, and finished, mostly using traditional methods that have changed little in 200 years. Or, if you’d rather just drop in for sparkly souvenirs, you can visit the enormous gift shop without taking the tour.
County Waterford› Attraction
House of Waterford Crystal
The Mall, Waterford, Co. Waterford
Our Rating
Hours
Tour: Apr–Oct Mon–Sat 9am–4:15pm, Sun 9:30am–4:15pm; Nov–Feb Mon–Fri 9:30am–3:15pm; March Mon–Sat 9am–3:15pm, Sun 9:30am–3:15pm. Store: Apr–Oct Mon–Sat 9am–6pm, Sun 9:30am–6pm; March Mon–Sat 9am–5pm, Sun 9:30am–5pm; Nov–Dec Mon–Sat 9:30am–5pm, Sun noon–5pm; Jan–Feb Mon–Sat 9:30am–5pm.
Phone
051/317000
Prices
Admission €12.60 adults; €12 seniors; €11 students; €6 children 6–17; free for children 5 and under; €35 families
Web site
House of Waterford Crystal
Hours
Tour: Apr–Oct Mon–Sat 9am–4:15pm, Sun 9:30am–4:15pm; Nov–Feb Mon–Fri 9:30am–3:15pm; March Mon–Sat 9am–3:15pm, Sun 9:30am–3:15pm. Store: Apr–Oct Mon–Sat 9am–6pm, Sun 9:30am–6pm; March Mon–Sat 9am–5pm, Sun 9:30am–5pm; Nov–Dec Mon–Sat 9:30am–5pm, Sun noon–5pm; Jan–Feb Mon–Sat 9:30am–5pm.
Phone
051/317000
Prices
Admission €12.60 adults; €12 seniors; €11 students; €6 children 6–17; free for children 5 and under; €35 families
Web site
House of Waterford Crystal
Map
The Mall, Waterford, Co. Waterford County WaterfordNote: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.
