Booking fee
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* This tour requires at least one of the following per booking: Adult, Senior
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.
Professional guide
Food and drinks (available to purchase)
Departure Point
Hook Lighthouse, Fethard On Sea, Ireland
Hook Lighthouse, Fethard On Sea, Ireland 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!
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
This experience is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
williampH3501PL
23 Mar 2024
Great tour. Great history. Great insight into the past that will open your eyes to a bygone world. If you get good weather, it is spectacular.
brian1030
09 Mar 2024
Great tour and very interesting. Well done to our tour guide John who was so knowledgeable and passionate about his job . The lighthouse has an incredible history and amazing views ..make sure you visit!!
SeamusC1966
04 Mar 2024
This was a great experience!
Interesting & educational.
Brilliant your guide by the name of John.... he was very passionate, interesting & friendly as well as highly professional.
This tour in
Waterford
is organized by
Hook Heritage ltd
We always double-check the availability with our local partners for each booking. Even though this is usually a swift process, it can take up to 24 hours. Once this process is completed you will receive your voucher or ticket by email. If our local partner is not able to confirm your booking we will offer you the best possible alternative. If the new date and/or time doesn’t fit your itinerary, we will reimburse the full amount paid.
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