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Waterford Ireland Scavenger Hunt: The Founding of Waterford: A Quest Through Time

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Embark on the Waterford Ireland Scavenger Hunt adventure through the city center, exploring iconic spots like Reginalds Tower and the Viking Triangle. Solve riddles, tackle missions, and complete challenges with your team on this interactive walking tour. Get ready for flexible fun, friendly competition, and unforgettable sightseeing in Déise.

This scavenger hunt will help you explore Waterford. This top rated Waterford Ireland Scavenger Hunt scavenger hunt is 3.00 miles and has 8 stops.

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The Founding of Waterford: A Quest Through Time
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Activity Info: The Founding of Waterford: A Quest Through Time

Waterford is Ireland’s oldest city, known as Crystal City and home to the legendary Viking Triangle. It's downtown buzzes with history from Reginalds Tower Town to the Sunny South East’s vibrant streets. Start your hunt at William Vincent Wallace Plaza! On this scavenger hunt adventure, you will solve puzzles at sites like the Medieval Museum and Double Tower, snap creative photos by Waterford Crystal, and discover quirky local facts about Suirside City. Expect teamwork-driven challenges around every corner. Whether you are a local or a visitor to Munster Port, this interactive walking tour offers a fresh way to rediscover hidden gems and famous landmarks alike—perfect for anyone seeking unique fun in Copper Coast Gateway.

You can do our interactive scavenger hunt at any time.

Featured Locations On This Scavenger Hunt

Medieval Museum

History enthusiasts will love this next adventure! Delve into tales of knights, golden vestments, and lost charters. In The Déise, every artifact spins a new legend—this museum houses Waterford’s best medieval treasures.

The Double Tower

Imagine the clang of armor and echoes of urgent footsteps. This is Waterford’s best example of defensive ingenuity—a mighty tower built double for double the protection.

Waterford Crystal

Sparkle seekers, this is your stop! Waterford Crystal needs no introduction—this dazzling factory has shaped the reputation of the city around the world, and it's masterpieces light the halls of royalty and ordinary homes alike.

FIRST Raising of the Tricolour Flag

Flags carry big meanings, and in Waterford, one fabric banner helped weave the nation’s destiny. This spot holds a powerful piece of Irish identity and rebellion—there is no place more colorful to celebrate freedom in The Déise.

Reginalds Tower

Rising above the Viking Triangle, this round stone tower is a mighty survivor of fortunes and sieges. It is the oldest civic building in Ireland, whispering stories of Vikings and Normans to all who pass it's walls.

William Vincent Wallace Plaza

Music floats on Waterford’s air—none more so than at this creative plaza. Locals gather to celebrate one of Ireland’s finest composers, whose melodies traveled as far as his adventurous soul.

Clock Tower

You are standing in the heart of the city where stone and time meet. Here rises a proud sentinel that marks history and hustle, a favorite landmark for locals and visitors. Take a moment to look up—Waterford’s story is set in stone and gears.

Granville Hotel

The past lingers in Waterford’s most celebrated hotel, a favorite haunt for travelers with a taste for character. Step where monumental leaders grew up, and imagine stories echoing through it's old walls.

How the Waterford Ireland Scavenger Hunt works

Grab your phone and gather your crew in downtown Waterford! The Let's Roam app guides you through riddles and photo missions as you explore city center highlights. Earn points for each challenge completed while discovering hidden gems across Déise—all at your own pace!

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Activity Type: Anytime Scavenger Hunt

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Travel Method: Walking

Walking Distance: 4.83 KM (3 Mi)

Time:1.5 - 2 Hours

Skill Level:Friend & Family Fun

Extra Admissions: None


Custom Events For The Founding of Waterford: A Quest Through Time

The Waterford Ireland Scavenger Hunt scavaHunt is perfect for birthday parties, bachelorette celebrations, weekend adventures or even an epic date in Crystal City! Gather friends or coworkers for custom challenges that spark laughter and creativity. From team bonding outings to family fun days downtown, everyone gets involved solving riddles, taking photos by Reginalds Tower or racing through city center missions. Flexible pacing means it fits any group vibe—just pick teams and let the hunt begin!

Earn The Waterford Ireland Scavenger Hunt High Score

Love a little competition? On the Waterford Ireland Scavenger Hunt, every teammate receives interactive trivia at Granville Hotel or photo missions near Reginalds Tower. Work together to solve riddles at William Vincent Wallace Plaza or complete creative challenges by Waterford Crystal for a shot at topping our leaderboard—and ultimate bragging rights in Suirside City!

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Max Power

Team: Max Power

Score: 2453
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For the Lolz

Team: For the Lolz

Score: 2350
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1st not Last

Team: 1st not Last

Score: 2100

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Reviews for Waterford Ireland Scavenger Hunt: The Founding of Waterford: A Quest Through Time

5 star reviews

This was so much fun!!! My husband and I had a great time exploring. A great way to spend a day. Highly recommended!!

Carol Hild

5 star reviews

Had so much fun today with my team spice girls for Laura Bachelorette party

Pam Fox

5 star reviews

Easy and fun adventure. Good way to tour the city

Scot Branham

5 star reviews

Super fun! Great team building for a great company function

Maggie Silliman

5 star reviews

Lots of fun, and a great activity with a group! We took the light rail down for some extra adventure. We learned a few fun facts.

Terri Hensen

5 star reviews

So much fun and not pricey at all. Did it with a group including kids. They had fun too. We will for sure do more hunts in the future.

Tania Paddock

5 star reviews

It was good family fun. Great that you can pause to have lunch etc. was fairly easy but didn’t initially realise clues had time limits - hence missed out! Would definitely do another elsewhere.

Joanne Clements

5 star reviews

Had lots of fun. Would definitely recommend this as a fun day.

Megan Prenc

5 star reviews

Great time with family and friends would definitely do another tour!

Mike Vigil

5 star reviews

Had an enjoyable time and visited a place I've not been before.

Stephanie Yencer

5 star reviews

Awesome fun! You should try this. Great competition.

Ben Rathbone

5 star reviews

Super fun experience reconnecting with my city and work team!

Sabrina Foster

5 star reviews

Awesome way to learn more about our beautiful city! Great date night!

Laura Taylor

5 star reviews

SO Fun!! It’s a great team bonding experience & fun to learn about the town you’re in. And an added bonus of exercise!

Monica Thomas

5 star reviews

That’s a fun way to see the city and it’s history!

Howard Usher

5 star reviews

Awesome game -it rocked!!

James Macie

5 star reviews

Loved it! Great experience and challenging as well. Highly recommend!

Aaron Doman

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