Audio Guide of the Viking Triangle

The Viking Triangle generally opens from 09:30 to 17:30 Monday to Saturday (extended hours in summer). The main entrance is through Museum Quarter Square. You can explore it on your own or join guided historical tours. Check updates at Waterford Treasures.

Walking through the streets is free, but to enter the main museums and attractions (such as Reginald's Tower or the Medieval Museum) you need a combined ticket costing €17 for adults and €9 for children (2024). You can book on their official website.

It is recommended to allow between 2 hours (basic visit) and 4 hours if you visit museums and historic buildings. The walk includes cobbled streets, Viking murals, and 3 must-see attractions within the enclosed circuit.

It is the oldest Viking settlement in Ireland, founded in 914 AD. This is where the country's urban history began. Its name comes from the triangular shape of the walls that protected the city, with Reginald's Tower (the oldest civic building in Ireland) as the central point.

From May to September, when the weather is more pleasant for walking outdoors and all attractions have extended opening hours (until 18:00). Weekdays are less crowded than weekends. July and August feature special Viking events.

The streets are cobbled with gentle slopes. Museums such as the Medieval Museum have lifts. It is recommended to request assistance at the Visitor Centre (+353 51 849 859). More details at Waterford Visitor Centre.

Less than 10 minutes away on foot you will find: the Waterford Crystal factory (tour €19), Thomas Francis Meagher Bridge, and the Viking Quarter with traditional restaurants. Do not miss the Cathedral of the Most Holy Trinity. Interactive map at Visit Waterford.

Wear comfortable shoes for the cobblestones, bring a rain jacket (the weather changes quickly), and take advantage of the audio guides in the museums. If you are visiting several sites, buy the 3-attraction pass (save 20%). Recommended café: Kaffé (+353 51 841 770).