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.
Skip the Line: Hook Lighthouse Entrance Ticket and Guided Tour
Description
Included / Excluded
- Professional guide
- Food and drinks (available to purchase)
Start / End Locations
Start Location: Hook Head, Fethard On Sea, Ireland
End Location: Hook Head, Fethard On Sea, Ireland
Accessibility
- Service animals allowed
- Infant seats available
Cancellation
No cancellation
Points of interest
- Hook Head, Fethard On Sea, Ireland
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
About operator:
Hook Heritage Ltd operates Hook Lighthouse and the Hook Heritage Centre at Hook Head, Fethard-on-Sea, County Wexford, Ireland. A history-focused travel and heritage company offering guided tours of Hook Lighthouse - one of the oldest lighthouses in the world with around 800 years of lightkeeping - along with medieval storytelling and environmental information presented on hookheritage.ie. The organization provides tours and environment pages, and maintains social channels such as Instagram. Since its establishment in 1995 as Hook Heritage Company Limited By Guarantee, it has been dedicated to educating visitors about maritime history, local ecology, and cultural heritage, drawing families and history enthusiasts alike.
Basic Information
- Duration: 45 minutes
- Trip difficulty: Moderate
