Irish Wake Museum Tour Rituelen van de Dood en Viering van het Leven
Beschrijving
Het allereerste Wake Museum van Ierland neemt je mee op een ontdekkingstocht naar leven en dood, met details over tradities en bijgeloof, van vroegchristelijke tijden tot de 20e eeuw.
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Gelegen in wat ooit een 15e-eeuws Almshouse was, biedt het Irish Wake Museum bezoekers een zeldzame kans om een van de meest iconische delen van de Ierse cultuur te verkennen, door de ogen van een expert, tijdens deze volledig begeleide tour. In dit sfeervolle gebouw dat zes eeuwen lang geassocieerd wordt met leven en dood in Waterford worden bezoekers meegenomen op een fascinerende reis door onze geschiedenis. In deze intieme ruimte worden de thema’s van de dood en begrafenispraktijken onderzocht om een goed begrip te krijgen van de oorsprong van de unieke gebruiken van een wake.
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Belangrijke informatie
- Opties voor openbaar vervoer zijn in de buurt aanwezig
- Geschikt voor alle condities
- Houd er rekening mee dat deze tour een vermelding van dood, verwonding en ziekte zal bevatten, evenals realistische afbeeldingen van de onlangs overledene. We waarderen het enorm dat het onderwerp van dit museum voor sommigen verontrustend kan zijn en er moet rekening mee worden gehouden dat dit de juiste ervaring voor u en uw metgezellen is.
- Wij adviseren dat het minimaal niet geschikt is voor kinderen jonger dan 8 jaar.
Beoordelingen(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
