Skip the Line: Hook Lighthouse Entrance Ticket and Guided Tour

From€14
45 min
Waterford, Ireland

Full description

Located at the tip of the Hook Peninsula in County Wexford in Ireland's Ancient East, the Hook Lighthouse is the oldest operational lighthouse in the world, and has marked the entrance to Waterford Harbour for over 800 years. Enjoy a 45-minute guided tour of this purpose-built, fully operational lighthouse. The visitor center features a gift shop, an art workshop, exhibits and a café. The Hook Lighthouse truly is one of a kind. This shared guided tour is available for groups of no more than 5.

Included / Excluded

  • Professional guide
  • Food and drinks (available to purchase)

Meeting point

Start Location

Hook Head, Fethard On Sea, Ireland

Cancellation policy

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All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

Accessibility

  • Service Animals Allowed
  • Infant Seats Available

Good to know

  • A maximum of 5 people per booking
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Visitors are advised to wear comfortable shoes for climbing the 115 steps inside the tower to the viewing balcony

Traveler reviews

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Knowledgeable Tour Guide

Myself, Wife and kids did a tour with Jane, the Tour Guide. From start to finish it was amazing. Jane was very knowledgeable about the Lighthouse and the surrounding area. The kids really enjoyed the tour as did the adults!!

stephenoM903YBAug 15, 2026TRIPADVISOR

Hook light house

Had a fantastic day at this last in the world working light house tickets not a bad price guide was very helpful Emma I think was her name. We were there for 3 hours lots for the kids, good cafe food was lovely. I went to the top of hook very high but the view was amazing. Lots of people but tour was keep to just 10 people.

Resort49646416282Aug 14, 2026TRIPADVISOR

Brilliant

Loverly tour, very professional and informative but done with some humour (Jane), groups kept to a nice size, I’d highly recommend and what fabulous views!

R9963TMtonylAug 12, 2026TRIPADVISOR

Lovely lighthouse

We had an amazing experience at the hook lighthouse. The weather was fantastic so the views were unreal.We walked around the lighthouse first and then had the tour.Molly the tour guide was so good .I would highly recommend this tour.

stephaniekI4783ICAug 11, 2026TRIPADVISOR

Great time at Hook Lighthouse

Jane and Molly were knowledgable, helpful and courteous. Highly recommend.

David AAug 10, 2026TRIPADVISOR

Additional information

A maximum of 5 people per booking Children must be accompanied by an adult Visitors are advised to wear comfortable shoes for climbing the 115 steps inside the tower to the viewing balcony