Waterford Treasures: Bishop's Palace

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This magnificent Georgian residence is a must-see attraction!

Come along to the Bishop’s Palace for a tour with the Housekeeper or Butler while the Bishop is away and discover the secrets the house holds.

On this special tour, guests can enjoy a reenactor-led experience through the luxurious surroundings of the Bishop’s Place where they can prepare to be entranced by ornate gilt furniture and architectural features. Visitors will discover the real world of Bridgerton through the scandalous affairs, tantalising love stories and more that hide beneath the veneer of Georgian perfection. Learn about misbehaving rakes, scurrilous rumours and murder most foul on this special tour of one of Waterford’s most famous townhouses.

Don’t miss the oldest surviving piece of Waterford Crystal in the world dating back to 1789, and the Napoleon Bonaparte’s Mourning Cross; the only one to survive out of the original twelve that were made on his death.

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Wheelchair accessible

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Children must be accompanied by an adult

A maximum of 30 people per booking

Chính sách hủy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Bao gồm

Professional guide [Hourly, subject to availability]

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Waterford Treasures: Bishop's Palace

This magnificent Georgian residence is a must-see attraction in Waterford. Experience authentic grand eighteenth century living in this beautiful Georgian building. Don’t miss the oldest surviving piece of Waterford Crystal in the world dating back to 1789, and the Napoleon Bonaparte’s Mourning Cross; the only one to survive out of the original twelve that were made on his death. Join our reenactor-led guided tour with our Housekeeper while the Bishop is away and discover the secrets the house holds, of tantalising love stories and more that hide beneath the veneer of Georgian perfection [Tours every hour, subject to availability]. Or, enjoy the the luxurious surroundings of the Bishop’s Place on a self-guided tour, where you can prepare to be entranced by ornate gilt furniture and architectural features. Not to mention the 1789 Penrose Decanter - The oldest surviving piece of Waterford glass in the world.

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Bishop's Palace Gen Addmission

Duration: 1 hour
Self-Guided Tour: Enjoy the the luxurious surroundings of the Bishop’s Place on a self-guided tour

Re-enactor Led Bridgerton Tour

Duration: 1 hour
Guided tour of Bishop's Palace: Visit Bishops Palace for a tour with the Housekeeper or Butler while the Bishop is away and discover the secrets of the house

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A wonderful afternoon of history brought to life.
grainnek84,
24 thg 11, 2025
- Đánh giá từ Tripadvisor
5.00
A wonderful afternoon of history brought to life. We did our tour with Mrs Rickard the housekeeper and she was great fun as well incredibly knowledgeable. The museum is full of beautiful pieces from the Georgian period and I loved the exhibition dedicated to Waterford in the last century. Well worth the ticket cost.
Nice but too long
EzgiG-777,
23 thg 11, 2025
- Đánh giá từ Tripadvisor
3.00
Place is very nice, Bridgerton tour way too long and too much talk. It makes you tired and bored. It would be better if it is shortened to 15 mins.
A most intriguing visit
Sabina I,
19 thg 11, 2025
- Đánh giá từ Tripadvisor
5.00
We went to visit the palace with 15 French students aged 15. Debbie, the housekeeper, was our tour guide and she's told us everything we needed to know about the history, the architecture, the family tree, not to mention a bit of gossip! She's even translated some of the difficult terms to the kids because she speaks French fluently! Thank you Debbie for a great visit!
Could be renamed "The Housekeepers Palace". 😆
207declanm,
7 thg 11, 2025
- Đánh giá từ Tripadvisor
5.00
Wonderful experience. Claire the 'Housekeeper" was so good, engaging, informative and very witty. ☆☆☆☆☆ Interesting paintings, furniture and crystal.
Good tour . Nice items to see . Coffe shop lovely too
lbyrne99,
28 thg 10, 2025
- Đánh giá từ Tripadvisor
4.00
This was a fun tour and some lovely antiques . Loved the dining room particularly . Well worth a visit . Coffee and cake lovely too
Good fun and insightful.
gregcrowley11,
27 thg 10, 2025
- Đánh giá từ Tripadvisor
5.00
It's a friendly, humorous, entertaining tour, well acted and paced by the "housekeeper" or "butler". It gives a great insight into what was once Ireland's second city. It's well worth spending time on the top floor exhibits (not part of the tour as the tour concentrates on the wealthier citizens) and then revisiting the floors you've already seen before dropping into the cafe for a beverage.
Interesting place to visit
U2844KOdm,
25 thg 10, 2025
- Đánh giá từ Tripadvisor
4.00
Interesting place to visit. We opted to take a self tour and not do the Bridgerton experience so we did not have the entertainment factor for our visit. Most interesting was the display about the gentleman who did the miniature crystal pieces. Nice to see an historical house.
Wonderful
I5025HIterib,
17 thg 10, 2025
- Đánh giá từ Tripadvisor
5.00
A fabulous building and the Bridgeton tour was so much fun. I’d really recommend this museum. We especially enjoyed Mrs. Rickarts the housekeeper who acted as our tour guide.
Filled with local historical items
donnaaU8459QN,
16 thg 10, 2025
- Đánh giá từ Tripadvisor
4.00
A nice downtown location filled with items from the past. A lot on local and more recent history from early 1900's. I did not see or understand the Bridgerton context they advertised.
No accommodations for walk-ins
Irozenell P,
6 thg 10, 2025
- Đánh giá từ Tripadvisor
1.00
While traveling across Ireland with Gate 1, we made a stop in Waterford. While taking a walking tour we came upon the the Bishop's Palace. The Bishop's Palace was advertising the Bridgeton Exhibit. After our walking tour, I went to the Bishop's Palace to visit the exhibit only to be told that I needed advanced reservations and that a group was already booked. I inquired about no- shows but was told there were no accommodations. I am sure that this museum is aware of your buses arriving almost every day. If we are not aware of this museum or their exhibit, how are we to know to book in advance I believe they should reserve some spots for walk-ins. I am very disappointed that I wasn't able to see the exhibit.