Trails & Tours at Waterford Festival of Food
The Waterford Festival of Food’s trails and tours offer a unique way to explore the region beyond the table. Set against the backdrop of Dungarvan and the wider Waterford landscape, these experiences invite visitors to discover local food, meet producers, and connect with the places where it all begins.
Taste Trails
A firm favourite of the festival, taste trails guide visitors through a selection of local food stops, offering the chance to sample dishes along the way. These experiences showcase the diversity of the region’s food scene, with each stop highlighting different flavours, producers, and culinary styles. It’s a relaxed and social way to explore while enjoying some of the region’s best bites.
Guided Food Tours
Led by knowledgeable local guides, food tours take visitors on a journey through the region’s food culture, history, and heritage. These curated experiences combine storytelling with tasting, offering insight into people, places, and traditions that shape Waterford’s food identity.
Foraging Walks
Step into nature and discover the edible landscape of Waterford through guided foraging walks. These experiences introduce participants to wild ingredients found along the coastline, forests, and countryside, offering a deeper understanding of how nature influences local food.
Farm & Producer Tours
Get closer to the source with visits to local farms and producers across the region. These tours provide a behind-the-scenes look at how food is grown, raised and crafted, with opportunities to meet producers and learn about their processes, values, and passion for quality.
Bus Tours & Scenic Experiences
For those looking to explore further afield, guided bus tours offer a comfortable way to experience the landscapes of West Waterford. Travelling through mountains, valleys, and coastal routes, these tours combine scenic beauty with food-focused stops, creating a memorable journey through the region.
Explore the full programme and discover a trail or tour that brings you closer to the flavours, people, and landscapes of Waterford.
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