Museo Irlandés del Despierto Tour Rituales de Muerte y Celebración de la Vida
Descripción
El primer Museo Wake de Irlanda le llevará a explorar la vida y la muerte, detallando tradiciones y supersticiones, desde los primeros tiempos cristianos hasta el siglo XX.
Opciones de la excursión
Itinerario
Situado en lo que fue una limosna del siglo XV, el Irish Wake Museum ofrece a los visitantes una oportunidad única de explorar una de las partes más emblemáticas de la cultura irlandesa, a través de los ojos de un experto, en esta visita totalmente guiada. En este edificio atmosférico asociado con la vida y la muerte en Waterford a través de seis siglos, los visitantes se llevan a un viaje fascinante a través de nuestra historia. En este espacio íntimo se exploran los temas de la muerte y las prácticas funerarias para obtener una verdadera comprensión de los orígenes de las costumbres únicas de un velorio.
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Valoraciones de viajeros
Información importante
- Hay opciones de transporte público disponibles en las cercanías
- Adecuado para todos los niveles de aptitud física
- Tenga en cuenta que este tour incluirá mención de muerte, lesiones y enfermedades, así como representaciones realistas de los fallecidos recientemente. Apreciamos mucho que el tema de este museo pueda ser molesto para algunos y se debe tener en cuenta para garantizar que esta sea la experiencia correcta para usted y sus compañeros.
- Aconsejamos que como mínimo no sea adecuado para niños menores de 8 años.
Opiniones(163)
Alex was fantastic, funny and entertaining, would recommend to everyone!
Dear visitor, Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review of your recent tour in the Irish Wake Museum - Alex will be delighted that you enjoyed his tour, and found it to be both entertaining and even funny, despite its heavier subject matter! We appreciate your recommendation, and hope to welcome you back again soon! Many thanks, Waterford Treasures
Very good tour. Our guide John was very knowledgeable and entertaining. Really enjoyed the stories and descriptions given.
Great experience. The man showing around was amazing
A fantastic place to visit - for the subject itself and the story of the house. The tour with Alex was excellent.
Really interesting experience at this museum. Our guide Claire was very well informed and highly engaging. Really enjoyable experience.
Thought this would be a very different museum to experience, which in many ways it was! The Freedom Pass for Waterford is worth getting if you're there for a while. The building itself is really well restored, and there's some interesting reading and exhibitions. We found the tour engaging, however we felt for the 3/4 of the tour it was more about the history of Waterford and Ireland rather than talking about how death rituals have changed over time (maybe targeted at a more USA audience?). This essentially wasn't covered until the final room of the tour.
My wife and I did this tour this morning and absolutely loved it. It was one of the highlights of our visit to Waterford. The museum itself is beautifully restored, with parts of the original building dating back to the 1400s. The history of both the building and the Irish wake tradition is presented in a fascinating, engaging, and often humorous way. We learned so much about Irish funeral rituals while also discovering plenty of local Waterford history. Our guide, was outstanding—friendly, enthusiastic, knowledgeable, and one of the best tour guides we've had. He kept everyone engaged throughout the 45-minute tour, encouraged questions, and delivered everything in a relaxed, chatty style that made the experience enjoyable from start to finish. After the guided tour, you're free to explore the exhibits and artefacts at your own pace, with plenty of opportunities to take photos. I particularly appreciated the thoughtful ending, which celebrates the lives of those we've lost and includes the chance to leave a personal note to loved ones. It was a touching and memorable way to finish the experience. The museum is also well thought out for accessibility, with seating available in each room and breaks between the two flights of stairs if needed. Whether you already know about Irish wake traditions or are completely new to them, this tour is well worth your time. I'd highly recommend booking in advance, as the small group sizes make the experience even better. A brilliant, informative, and genuinely memorable experience. Highly recommended! Oh, I hope our guide takes us up on the Idea of opening a Death Cafe after all death is an experience we all must face feel free to look it up on google A Death Cafe is a group gathering where people eat cake, drink tea, and talk openly about death. The main goal is to increase awareness of our finite lives to help people make the most of them.
Dear visitors, Thank you for your wonderful and extensive review! It's wonderful to see so much appreciation for our Irish Wake Museum - what a compliment to hear that it was a highlight on your visit to Waterford, and thank you for your compliments on the restoration and appreciation for the building itself. Your guide, Alex, will be delighted to hear that he's topped your tour guide list! We're glad that you found him friendly, knowledgeable and enthusiastic in his tours, while also offering you time to remember loved ones, and wander back through the exhibits once you completed your guided tour. We appreciate the mention of the seating throughout the museum, which does offer people a chance to rest between floors - we try to be as accessible as possible, within the restrictions that can some with historic buildings. Additionally, the advice for early booking is appreciated, along with your recommendation. The topic of Death Cafes has certainly come up recently, and while nothing is set in stone, it's certainly something to keep an eye out for in the future! Many thanks again for your wonderful review, Waterford Treasures
Alex was a brilliant tour guide , kept everyone engaged the whole time . Loads of interesting facts , highly recommend!
Well, this was a different style of museum but so fascinating! The history of the building & its restoration was interesting. Our guide was great. There were only 6 in the group which was a perfect number. There were seats to sit on around the different areas & the tour was not rushed with plenty of time to take photos & ask questions. I loved the end of the tour which was celebrating the life that our deceased have lived & the opportunity to write a note to loved ones no longer with us.
Moira was very engaging and fantastic speaker. Very insightful. Thank you
