Skip the Line: Hook Lighthouse Entrance Ticket and Guided Tour
Overview
Available languages
45 minutes
Mobile ticket
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.
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Specialized infant seats are available
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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
Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
What To Expect
Hook Lighthouse
Your admission ticket allows for a guided tour of the lighthouse starting at your chosen late-morning time. Your guide will walk you through 800 years of the history of light-keeping at Hook Lighthouse, giving you insight to how its keepers lived throughout the ages. You will meet St Dubhan and William Marshall (the greatest Knight) on your journey, while your guide regales stories from the lighthouse's past. The tour will culminate in spectacular views from the Balcony of the Lighthouse. In clear weather you can see for miles, and in a storm the spray often reaches the top of the lighthouse!
What‘s Included
Professional guide
Food and drinks (available to purchase)
Meeting points
Hook Lighthouse
Hook Head Fethard On Sea Ireland
End points
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Options
11:00am Tour
45 min tour of Hook Lighthouse, the oldest, most operational intact lighthouse in the world. Climb the 115 steps and learn about Lighthouse Keeping through the ages, finishing with spectacular views.
13:00 Tour
45 min tour of Hook Lighthouse, the oldest, most operational intact lighthouse in the world. Climb the 115 steps and learn about Lighthouse Keeping through the ages, finishing with spectacular views.
16:00 Tour
45 min tour of Hook Lighthouse, the oldest, most operational intact lighthouse in the world. Climb the 115 steps and learn about Lighthouse Keeping through the ages, finishing with spectacular views.
14:00 Tour
45 min tour of Hook Lighthouse, the oldest, most operational intact lighthouse in the world. Climb the 115 steps and learn about Lighthouse Keeping through the ages, finishing with spectacular views.
12:00 Tour
45 min tour of Hook Lighthouse, the oldest, most operational intact lighthouse in the world. Climb the 115 steps and learn about Lighthouse Keeping through the ages, finishing with spectacular views.
17:00 Tour
45 min tour of Hook Lighthouse, the oldest, most operational intact lighthouse in the world. Climb the 115 steps and learn about Lighthouse Keeping through the ages, finishing with spectacular views.
15:00 Tour
45 min tour of Hook Lighthouse, the oldest, most operational intact lighthouse in the world. Climb the 115 steps and learn about Lighthouse Keeping through the ages, finishing with spectacular views.
10:00am Tour
45 min tour of Hook Lighthouse, the oldest, most operational intact lighthouse in the world. Climb the 115 steps and learn about Lighthouse Keeping through the ages, finishing with spectacular views.
Reviews
474 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great for families
alanal530,Apr 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Highly recommend this, Lisa the guide was amazing with kids of all ages. She also knew an incredible amount about lighthouses and local history. Well worth a visit, I'm going back tomorrow to walk the gorgeous headland.
A place worth seeing
johnrO2119KV,Mar 26, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very worthwhile venue to visit. I visited as part of a group of 25 people. Our guide, Paul, was excellent. He gave a great description of a working lighthouse and its surrounds. He was also very humorous and clear in his speech. John Ryan
Fantastic Tour
donalb510,Feb 15, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Lisa was a fantastic tour guide, she was passionate, knowledgeable, humorous, patient, warm and friendly. I’d recommend this tour to everyone with any interest in lighthouses, history or the area
Best family experience
446aideend,Feb 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our tour guide Lisa was exceptional ocean of information and very much appreciated we had a lovely time and all came away with a vast knowledge of Hook definitely will be back
Great tour and experience
910ollied,Dec 31, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great tour and amazing, friendly and passionate tour guide. Also the cafe has lovely fresh food and a beautiful view of the ocean.
Memorable
8darinas,Nov 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We visited Hook Lighthouse with friends and had an amazing experience. The tour was so engaging and interactive and our tour guide was exceptional. Her passion for preserving and passing on the legacy of this incredible place was palpable and so contagious, that we all left the place buzzing and wishing that the tour was twice as long, so we can continue to enjoy the atmosphere for a little longer. Thank you guys for what you do. We would highly recommend it to anyone who would like to dip there toes into the history of Ireland and get to experience standing under the roof of an incredible building that has stood proudly on the shores of Ireland for centuries.
Very enjoyable visit with guided tour. Highly recommend.
tont1966,Nov 13, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We greatly enjoyed the experience with a very knowledgeable tour guide. All the staff were very friendly and welcoming. Thank you all!
Guided tour
756ingelao,Oct 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We traveled from Sweden to visit Hook Lighthouse. It's a fantastic place with dramatic nature and a fascinating history. We joined the guided tour of the lighthouse, and our guide was Paul. Paul is an outstanding guide—engaging, funny, and knowledgeable. I truly recommend a visit to Hook Lighthouse.
A trip to Hook Head Lighthouse is an essential experience! The 45 Min guided tour Lisa provided gave valuable insight
S6864HMheatherp,Oct 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The 45-minute guided tour offers a captivating glimpse into centuries of maritime history, and our guide, Lisa, brought it all to life with her knowledge, enthusiasm, and clear love for her work. It was remarkable to learn that this impressive structure dates back to medieval times and holds the distinction of being the world’s oldest intact, still-functioning lighthouse. Hook Head is a place where history, storytelling, and breathtaking coastal scenery come together perfectly.
Beautiful
196LindaC,Oct 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00The staff was so nice. We were 2 hours late for our tour because we had a flat tire. They did not hesitate to fit us in. Despite the beautiful lighthouse and wonderful views from up top, the narration of the history was good but a bit too long and kind of hard to follow. I know that members of my party stopped listening because they couldn't follow.
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