Waterford Treasures: King of the Vikings

About this activity

Discover King of the Vikings, and get up close and personal with the Viking warlords who founded Veðrafjorðr (Waterford), Ireland’s oldest city. Set in a replica traditional Viking house, your adventure takes place in the atmospheric ruins of a medieval monastery in the heart of the bustling city. Meet the Viking comb maker. Listen to stories about life in Viking Waterford and don a special helmet, which acts as a VR headset, that transports you back 1,100 years to 917AD when the great heroic and legendary leader Reginald, grandson of the legendary Ivar, founded the city of Waterford. Book a guided tour in advance and enjoy an extraordinary experience as enthusiastic guides explain the city's fantastic history.