Waterford Treasures Museums: Irish Wake Museum Guided Tour｜Ireland

Situated in what was once a 15th-century Almshouse, the Irish Wake Museum offers visitors a rare opportunity to explore one of the most iconic parts of Irish culture through the eyes of an expert guide, on this fully guided tour.

In this atmospheric building, associated with life and death in Waterford across six centuries, visitors are taken on a fascinating journey across our history. In this intimate space, the themes of death and funeral practices are explored in order to gain a true understanding of the origins of a wake’s unique customs.


- Due to the nature of the building unfortunately this tour is not suitable for visitors with varying abilities
- In keeping with the spirit of the founders of the Almshouse, Waterford Treasures will donate €1 from each admission ticket to the Waterford Hospice Movement.
- Please be aware this tour will include mention of death, injury and illness, as well as realistic depictions of the recently deceased. We advise that at a minimum it is not suitable for children under the age of 8 years.