Tasteful Thinking
Tasteful Food Tour

Tasteful Food Tour

Waterford- Ireland’s best kept secret

Waterford is Ireland’s oldest city and its best kept secret! Book our tasteful food tour to discover the variety of delicious food and beverage offerings available in this ancient city. We’ll roam from the Quayside to the historic Viking Triangle, and the newly restored Cultural Quarter to the atmospheric Apple Market, stopping off to sample the gastronomic delights of independently owned cafés, and lively gastro-bars. There’s a surprise in every bite!

Plus, it’s a great way to locate your favourite foods and brews, the best restaurants to book or simply a fun food experience to try while on your next trip to the sunny south-east of Ireland. There’s so much more to Waterford than first meets the eye- fab food and drink, friendly locals and a fascinating food culture and history. Follow the fork and let us lead the way!

Blaa by The Granary Café and Tasteful Tours
Blaa Beauty: photo credit @lorenzo.tonti.photo

What’s Included

  • 4-5 Stops
  • Taste food from the province
  • Meet and chat to local food business owners and hear their stories
  • Sample the renowned Blaa, Artisan bakery sweet treats, Locally roasted coffee, Handmade Chocolates. Traditional stew and Irish craft beer/ stout or cider.
  • Be guided by a knowledgeable and enthusiastic Tour Guide- Sinéad
  • Learn about the city’s extensive food culture & history and its contemporary food scene

Tour Details

Runs: Weekly on Thursdays, Fridays and selected Saturdays. Book specific dates below.

Start Time: 11am

Tour Length: approx. 3hrs

Meeting Point: William Vincent Wallace Plaza, Parade Quay, Waterford.

Locate meeting point on Google Map

Distance Covered: 2-3km

Tour Size: Must have minimum of 4 people to run the tour. (Max 12 people).

To Book a Group Tour (booking as a private group or for more than 12 people) or should your require an alternative day – Please Contact us directly to discuss: foodtour@tastefulthinking.ie

Tour Conditions:

  • Runs in all weathers except orange and red warnings (we’re enthusiastic not crazy!)
  • Tastings may include meat/ fish/ dairy/ gluten / or alcohol
  • Not suitable for vegan or gluten-free diets
  • Participants should be 18 years +
  • Dress for the unpredictable Irish Weather and wear comfortable shoes for walking
  • Be 5 minutes early as Tour starts promptly.
  • Arrive hungry. Bring an Appetite!

Bakery Brownie: @lorenzo.tonti.photo

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TO BOOK A TASTEFUL TOUR – PREBOOK TICKETS BELOW!

SELECT SPECIFIC month, date & quantity required from drop-down menu…

Saturday dates now available.

TASTE, TALK, TIPPLE, & TELL YOUR FRIENDS!

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GIFT CARD OPTION ALSO AVAILABLE!

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Claudia J.
07:20 16 May 25
Thank you Sinead, for the wonderful food tour. I love the history and I'm so happy I came hungry!
Natasha K.
16:58 31 Mar 25
Fantastic day out in Waterford with Sinead. The food tour was steeped in historical facts and food history. A very well thought out route, with so much to eat and with entertaining & knowledgable producers at every turn. Well worth it! Thank you.
Deirdre C.
17:43 20 Mar 25
Really fun tour Sinead thanks and we were so lucky with the weather . Tasty food including the classic blaa , interesting historical spots around Waterford and a Revolution in terms of my whiskey knowledge ( or lack of ….) . Best of luck with it
Knut P.
15:17 20 Mar 25
Putting Waterford on the map… and I think there’s much more to find. A very nice introduction, nice weather, good food and surprising facts. What else you wanted. Will be back.

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