Located in the heart of Waterford City’s historic Viking Triangle, House of Waterford stands proudly as Waterford’s flagship store and showcases Waterford’s key values of craftsmanship, allowing visitors to experience the beauty of Waterford from initial concept to final product. The factory tour involves all stages in the creation of this fine crystal including mould making, mouth blowing, hand cutting, sculpting and engraving. Visitors can engage with the people behind the craft and see what their daily work entails as they create crystal before their very eyes.
After the tour, prepare to be dazzled by the pieces of crystal on show with the largest display of Waterford crystal in the world. Browse the complete range of Waterford products and experience first hand Waterford’s prestigious world sporting trophies. Indulge in delicious sweet treats in the House of Waterford Café which also offers a delectable afternoon tea.
Visitors can book their factory experience tickets online. Open tickets, pre booked tours and private tours are also available.
- Take a factory tour and hear from the expert guides.
- Speak with the highly skilled craftspeople.
- Watch glassblowers as they create crystal masterpieces.
- Enjoy a coffee at the charming House of Waterford Café.
Look out for the special wooden moulds used by the glassblowers to shape the molten crystal. Waterford is one of the few companies in the world which still practises the ancient craft of mould making.
