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Waterford Treasures: King of the Vikings
Waterford City, Co. Waterford
Family friendly
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Experience Waterford Treasures: King of the Vikings, a dynamic 3D virtual reality experience and the first of its kind worldwide. Step into a stunning Viking house replica in Waterford City and immerse yourself in the daily life of the Viking era.

Discover King of the Vikings, and get up close and personal with the Viking warlords who founded Veðrafjorðr (Waterford), Ireland’s oldest city.

Set in a replica traditional Viking house, your adventure takes place in the atmospheric ruins of a medieval monastery in the heart of the bustling city. Meet the Viking comb maker. Listen to stories about life in Viking Waterford and don a special helmet, which acts as a VR headset, that transports you back 1,100 years to 917AD when the great heroic and legendary leader Reginald, grandson of the legendary Ivar, founded the city of Waterford.

Book a guided tour in advance and enjoy an extraordinary experience as enthusiastic guides explain the city's fantastic history.

Tips from locals

The King of the Vikings attraction is only 100 steps from Reginald’s Tower where the extraordinary treasures of Viking Age Waterford and a full size replica Viking longship are on display.

Contact details
10 Bailey's New St, Waterford, X91 A0PF, Ireland
Visit duration

We recommend 45 minutes here.

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