Crociera Viking Waterford
Descrizione
Waterford è stata fondata dai vichinghi. Hanno scelto questo fiume per un motivo, e una volta che sarai in acqua capirai esattamente perché. Naviga oltre la Reginald's Tower, il più antico edificio civico d'Irlanda, oltre il cantiere navale di Malcolmson, lungo Canada Street, dove un tempo gli emigranti si imbarcavano per Terranova, e fuori al castello di Waterford prima di tornare indietro attraverso l'estuario. La tua Guida riporta tutto in vita, i coloni norreni che costruirono la città, i Normanni che la presero, l'assedio di Cromwell, le storie più tranquille di due guerre mondiali che la maggior parte dei visitatori non sente mai. Punti salienti - Reginald's Tower, il più antico edificio civico d'Irlanda Malcolmson's Neptune Shipyard - Canada Street, dove gli emigranti si imbarcarono per Terranova - Castello di Waterford e Little Island - Storia vichinga, normanna, cromwelliana e della guerra mondiale - Fauna selvatica e biodiversità dell'estuario del fiume Suir
Opzioni del tour
Itinerario
Costruita dai Vichinghi più di mille anni fa, la Reginald's Tower è l'edificio civico più antico d'Irlanda. Situata all'apice del triangolo vichingo di Waterford, la torre è presente in molti episodi storici da Strongbow a Cromwell, Perkin Warbeck, Re Giacomo II e molti altri.
Un insediamento monastico esisteva su Little Island dal VI all'VIII secolo d.C. Una scultura della testa di un monaco di questo periodo adorna ancora oggi l'ingresso del castello. I vichinghi arrivarono nel IX secolo e due fortificazioni furono costruite sull'isola di Vryk "l'isola di Dane". I Normanni vennero poi a invadere nel 1170 e Maurice Fitzgerald, cugino di Stongbow, fu tenuto prigioniero a Little Island dagli Ossermen durante la conquista. In seguito fu debitamente ricompensato con molta terra e così l'isola sarebbe diventata la dimora dei Conti di Kildare per otto secoli.
Punti salienti
Cosa è incluso
Valutazioni dei viaggiatori
Informazioni importanti
- Animali di servizio ammessi
- Sono disponibili trasporti pubblici nelle vicinanze
- I neonati devono sedere in grembo a un adulto
- Adatto a tutti i livelli di forma fisica
Recensioni(69)
A fantastic experience with a lot of history would definitely recommend
Thanks Soyna, great to get the sunshine too.
It was such fun! I'm pretty good with the history in Ireland and the vikings etc but my family and I learned so much on this tour. The guide and the captain (Mary & Andy) were exceptionally friendly and knowledgeable. There was complimentary tea, coffee, water, juice and snacks offered. There was also binoculars available to use and viking hats for photo opportunities! I'll definitely be booking again next time I'm in Waterford. I'd highly recommend it to anyone!!
Thanks Eilish, great to get the good weather also!!
Andy and Mary were very welcoming hosts. Andy was the captain and Mary explained everything. In saying that, so did Andy. It was a beautiful day and we had a great time. My wife and I were the only 2 on the boat because a group of 4 cancelled. They brought us out anyway. I'd recommend it to everyone
Great to have you onboard
Excellent. Great personal attention with small groups. Well worth it
Great to have you onboard
A beautiful scenic boat ride. A little light on the Viking history side, however, rich with Irish culture and history. John the narrator was fun and friendly. He walked us over to O’Sullivans and introduced us to the owner. Live entertainment was really pleasant. ML
Great to have you onboard!!
Lovely,peaceful journey on the river. The captain Andy was very welcoming and the stories from John(I think) wete very entertaing and interesting
Thanks Margaret, the good weather was nice too.
Mary was a grest host and very informative the boat ride was smoth and comfortable it was a relaxing experience and we got to take loads of pictures we can recommend this activity thank you
Thanks Patrick, great to have you onboard
Brilliant! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Wasn’t expecting that at all. Cozy on boat with plenty of food drinks available if wanted. Definitely recommending. Captain very friendly with knowledge of Waterford history 🇮🇪
Thanks Gabriel, hope to see to you again someday
Absolutely excellent so enjoyable. Highly recommend, guide John was a fountain of knowledge. Lovely touch of tea, coffee and surprise Irish Whisky!
Thanks Anne, great to have you onboard.
Very interesting tour along Waterford Quay. Short one hour fifteen minute tour for small groups. Our tour only had our party if four so it felt like a private tour. Johnnie was our guide and he provided us with a wealth of information regarding the people, places, wildlife etc relative to the area. The tea, coffee and refreshments provided by Captain Andy were a very welcome surprise. Around great experience.
Thanks John, great to have you onboard.
