Guided Walking Tour Experiences in County Waterford
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Theresa E29 September 2024Verified Dungarvan walking tour My parents were born and raised in the Dungarvan area and it’s a town I’ve visited all my life but I learnt so much on the walking tour that I didn’t know before. Stiofán was knowledgeable, funny and engaging. The moments of mindfulness were lovely for anyone but especially for someone who has such close ties to the town. I could have listened to Stiofán for hours. I went into places I’d not gone to previously and saw the bridge from a side I’d never seen before. I highly recommend this tour as the town has a fascinating history. Thank you for a fabulous two hours plus and could easily have been more 😀 Theresa Sandra M25 September 2024Verified Great few hours spent on Kilmacthomas rural experience tour. Our guide Stiofan brought nine of us friends on the Kilmacthomas rural experience walking tour mid September 2024. It was 2.5 /3 hour flat walking in beautiful sunshine taking in all the local historical sights and points of interest. Stiofan has lots of interesting and entertaining local knowledge. We never felt rushed and he answered all our questions. I would thoroughly recommend this tour. Brian M22 July 2024Verified Very enjoyable walk through Dungarvan Had a very enjoyable walk around the lovely Dungarvan. Stiofan has lots of local knowledge and adjusts the tour to suit the group , keeping all interested at all times. His love and pride in his local area is obvious and would highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting the area. Look forward to doing the Kilmacthomas tour next time. Compass202123420 April 2024Verified Delicious food and history walking tour of Dungarvan We booked this tour as part of the West Waterford Festival of Food. Stiofán is a skilled guide, very knowledgeable, engaging and pleasant. We explored parts of Dungarvan we never knew about and gained lots of insights into the history of the town. The tour also included 3 food stops. Firstly we got to taste a Waterford breakfast blaa from Interlude. The owner explained the provenance of the ingredients used in her restaurant. Our second food stop was The Old Bank where we savoured Dungarvan style tapas using ingredients from around the area. Our last food experience was in Dún artisan bakery, where the owner explained their ethos of using Irish ingredients. The tour was highly enjoyable. All the food was really delicious and very, very plentiful. Stiofán showed us a lot of points of interest. He kept a good pace without rushing or staying too long at any place. I'd really recommend Stiofán's tour and am already looking forward to doing his tour around Kilmacthomas. Companion0327664883129 December 2023Verified Extremely enjoyable walking tour. My husband and I had a great time strolling through beautiful countryside with Stiofán and listening to entertaining tales of times gone by. Mike A3 November 2023Verified Great tour full of interesting information and beautiful scenery Very interesting and informative tour. The guide had a great knowledge of the local area, which is so steeped in history and a tribute to times past. The scenery was breath-taking from the bridges to the old railway buildings. The time on the tour seemed to pass quickly and it was a fantastic way to spend a morning, out in the fesh air getting the steps in. Francis Fil L1 November 2023Verified My 1st Walking Tour I had a wonderful time with my first ever walking tour experience. I have learned so much about Kilmacthomas - thanks to the amazing Stiófán. He is very knowledgeable and sensitive to his listeners. Also, he is an excellent storyteller and he has the magic that will let you relive the past. Moreover, I like the quiet moments he gave to simply feel and appreciate the place. The Irish sun was out so it was a BONUS. I highly recommend this tour to all Clare O8 October 2023Verified A warm and welcoming tour of the stunning Waterford greenway and Kilmacthomas! I thoroughly enjoyed the walking tour with Stephen. We were blessed with sunshine on the day and got to see the beautiful countryside of Kilmacthomas and hear all about the history of the area. The scenery on the greenway is really lovely. We saw two mice getting up to mischief in the hedges which was so cute! Stephen is a very friendly engaging and approachable tour guide and there were lots of laughs along the way. Stephen has extensive knowledge of the area and his love and admiration for his home place really shines through in his storytelling and anecdotes. I would highly recommend the tour to anyone wanting to spend a few hours walking in scenic countryside while learning about Kilmacthomas, the history of the workhouse, the paupers grave and so much more! Eleonore V27 September 2023Verified Lovely time! We went as a group of adults, the day was dry (that helps :-) ). The landscape is lovely, the stories are very interesting and entertaining. The story teller/guide is captivating and engaging. We were told about Irish history, facts about the vegetation around and even some architecture facts. We had also some time to admire the surroundings and practice some mindfulness. The pace was not too fast or too slow, he adapted to our group. I really enjoyed it! Edrina B27 September 2023Verified Excellent walking tour! It was a beautiful morning, weather was lovely and the tour guide was very entertaining. A leisurely stroll around Kilmacthomas starting on the Waterford Greenway and looping back through the village to the Greenway. Just long enough to enjoy and short enough not to tire of walking. Stephen was pleasant and informative, giving little anecdotes of history and folklore along the way. He is passionate about the area and it's history and it shines through. All in all a very enjoyable experience that I would highly recommend.Tripadvisor rating score: 5.0 of 5, based on 37 reviews
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Testimonials
I took a group from our Twin City – Märkischer Kreis in Germany – to a talk by Stiofán, and they greatly enjoyed it. He struck a nice balance between being informative without overload.
In other words, he quickly and sensitively assessed his target audience. He was warm, welcoming and interesting. The German group [mixed by age and gender] reported it as a lovely experience.
In other words, he quickly and sensitively assessed his target audience. He was warm, welcoming and interesting. The German group [mixed by age and gender] reported it as a lovely experience.
Thoroughly enjoyed my walking tour with Stíofán around Kilmacthomas; a delightful and light-hearted experience full of knowledge, tales and historical stories about the local area and beyond; taking in the wildlife, nature and tranquillity of the surrounding Waterford countryside.
Would highly recommend a day out with this modern seanachaí! Up the Deise!
Would highly recommend a day out with this modern seanachaí! Up the Deise!
Momentum Events recently hosted a Team Bonding Day for a client in the Coach House, one of the activities was a walking tour around the famine workhouse and Kilmacthomas village.
I contacted Stíofán and he looked after this element of the event. Stíofán was very professional and very easy to work with, he tailored his walking tour to suit the needs of the group. Most importantly, the participants loved Stíofán’s tour - they all found it very interesting and very worthwhile.
The feedback from the group was overwhelmingly positive. Would have no hesitation recommending Stíofán and we will definitely be back to him again for future events.
I contacted Stíofán and he looked after this element of the event. Stíofán was very professional and very easy to work with, he tailored his walking tour to suit the needs of the group. Most importantly, the participants loved Stíofán’s tour - they all found it very interesting and very worthwhile.
The feedback from the group was overwhelmingly positive. Would have no hesitation recommending Stíofán and we will definitely be back to him again for future events.
"Had a great day in the heart of the Waterford greenway and stunning county Waterford.
Stíofán is a natural on camera...Now we're suckin' Diesel."
Stíofán is a natural on camera...Now we're suckin' Diesel."
"Stíofán leads a most enjoyable walk in Kilmacthomas that no visitor should miss.
His vast knowledge ranges from the construction of the Greenway Viaduct - the only curved viaduct in Ireland and a marvellous testimony to the skill of the engineers almost two hundred years ago, to what Daniel O Connell actually said to the good citizens of the town when trying to get them to support his campaign for Catholic emancipation in the 1820's.
He is fascinating about the river Mahon and its importance in powering the mills in the town, not to speak of how it thwarted Oliver Cromwell, and he can recreate the terrible period in Ireland typified by the Workhouse building. You will see Kilmac in a new light after a tour with Stíofán."
He is fascinating about the river Mahon and its importance in powering the mills in the town, not to speak of how it thwarted Oliver Cromwell, and he can recreate the terrible period in Ireland typified by the Workhouse building. You will see Kilmac in a new light after a tour with Stíofán."
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