Irish Wake Museum Tour Rituals of Death and Celebration of Life

From$14.5
45 min
Waterford, Ireland

Full description

Ireland’s first ever Wake Museum will take you on an exploration of life and death, detailing traditions and superstitions, from early Christian times right up to the 20th century.

Included / Excluded

  • Guided Tour
  • Professional Guide
  • Gratuities

Meeting point

Start Location

Unknown location

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 1 days before the activity starts

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Accessibility

  • Easy Public Transport

Traveler reviews

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Great informative tour

Wow great history and very informative very well done!!! Loved it thanks Clare

chrisfA7193NUJul 13, 2026TRIPADVISOR

Death wakes & living wakes in Waterford

Lots of info about the Irish custom of wakes delivered in a chatty informal style. Waterford historical links emphasised. V enjoyable historical experience

catherinenW6256KDJul 5, 2026TRIPADVISOR

One of the best.

Brilliant ! Very interesting, even funny at times. Alex was an excellent guide, one of the best ever. Well organised, well presented. Book beforehand as only a small group. Highly recommended.

greyhairedgrannyJul 2, 2026TRIPADVISOR

A great insight

01/07/26 we really enjoyed our tour, it was interesting, informative and humorous - would highly recommend

JoJoHall00Jul 1, 2026TRIPADVISOR

Really interesting tour for anyone interested in Irish/Waterford history as well as funeral rituals.

Just did this tour this morning and it was absolutely brilliant: the guide (Alex) was engaging and enthusoastic throughout the tour and it covered a lot of Waterford / local history as well as the funeral rituals. The house has been renovated really sympathetically and you can see parts of the original structure as far back as the 1400’s. Tour takes about 45 minutes, then you’re free to go back through and view the many artefacts in your own time. Accessibility: There are 2 sets of stairs to climb, but with a stop at the floor after one set, and there are folding chairs available in each room if needed. Brilliant way to pass an hour, whether you think you know about wakes or not!

676catrionamJun 30, 2026TRIPADVISOR