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World’s First Viking Virtual Reality
3D Adventure
Business Details
Bishop’s Palace, The Mall, Viking Triangle,Waterford, X91 E279
T +353 (0) 87 2515080
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Business Contact Eamonn McEneaney
Experience
King of the Vikings – A dynamic Virtual Reality 3D experience, bringing you up
close and personal with the Viking warlords who foundedWaterford Ireland’s
oldest city! This experience is housed in a replica Viking house within the
atmospheric ruins of a medieval monastery in the heart of the Viking city.
Next to Reginald’s Tower where the Treasures of VikingWaterford and a full
size Viking longship are displayed. Experience is in English only with guide and
virtual reality. The re-enactor guide, a Viking comb-maker or his wife, regales
the visitor with stories about life in VikingWaterford who is invited to don a
special magical helmet that will transport them back 1100 years where they
come face to face with the great heroic and legendary Viking leader Reginald,
founder of the city of Waterford and King of Waterford and York.
Duration – 30 mins
Pricing
€7 adult; €5 child
Max 20. Group bookings require advance booking.
Tour Operator Rate
FIT Rate Yes
Ad Hoc Group Rate Yes
Tour Series Yes
Group Bookings/B2B Rates Contact As above
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Opening Details & Refreshments
Open 7 days per week.
Bishop’s Palace Café within 20m walking distance.
Parking, Access/Ability & Special Requirements
Coach parking available. No mobility limitations, all on flat. Minimum 7 years.
Public Transport
Bus Éireann & Irish Rail –
Nearest Accommodation Hub
Waterford City (immediate vicinity)
Nearest Airport
Dublin Airport – 2 hrs
Experiences Nearby
Reginald’s Tower Treasures of VikingWaterford (2 mins walk)
Medieval Museum Treasures of Medieval Waterford (2 mins walk)
Bishop’s Palace Treasures of Georgian and VictorianWaterford (3 mins walk)
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Tullamore D.E.W. – Irish Whiskey
Experience
Business Details
Tullamore Dew, Bury Quay, Tullamore, Co. Offaly, Ireland
GPS 53.277663,-7.492833
T +353 (0) 57 9325015
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Business Contact Cathy Sullivan
Experience
For whiskey explorers eager to learn about the history and craft of the
world-renowned Tullamore D.E.W., a visit to the Tullamore D.E.W. Old Bonded
Warehouse is a must. This unique visitor experience is set in Tullamore
D.E.W.’s original 19th century bonded warehouse. All tours are guided and
visitors get an opportunity to put their new found knowledge to the test with
their very own Tullamore D.E.W. personal tasting. Visitors (group only) also
take away a beautiful Tullamore D.E.W. branded nosing glass as a memento
of their visit. Print Material: French & German. Audio guides plus guides with
language capabilities. Duration – 45 mins for group tours
Pricing
€14pp
Group Size: 15-40 pax
Tour Operator Rate Yes
FIT Rate Yes
Ad Hoc Group Rate Yes
Tour Series Rate Yes
Group Bookings Contact Marsha Sutcliffe
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T +353 (0) 57 9325015
Opening Details & Refreshment
Mon-Sat: 0930-1800hrs
Sundays: 1130-1700hrs
Closed Good Friday and 24 Dec - 1 Jan inclusive
“The Bond” is our on-site restaurant and bar
Parking, Access/Ability & Special Requirements
Coach parking facilities are a wheelchair accessible historic
building.Wear comfortable footwear.
Transport
Irish Rail –
Nearest Airport
Dublin Airport – 1 hr 10 mins
Nearest Accommodation Hub
Tullamore (walking distance)
Experiences Nearby
Lough Boora Parklands (20 mins)
Birr Castle (35 mins)
Slieve Bloom Mountains (35 mins)
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