Tickets & tours
Access to the tower requires a guided tour. Review ticket types and boat excursions below.
Most bookedLocated 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...
Top ratedTake a boat tour to see Hook Lighthouse from the Sea! We will take you on a breath-taking guided boat tour of the Waterford and Wexford Coastline, where you will enjoy...
Best valueThe most comprehensive tour of Portland! Hop on board a trolley and relax as we show you around. The tour covers all of our most famous sights on the Portland peninsula....
Join us for 1 1/2 hours as we cruise along the rugged coastline, complete with lighthouses, seals, seabirds, and historic forts. Pack a meal, bring your favorite wine or...
Join a guided tour of Cape Bruny Lighthouse, the only Lighthouse in Southern Tasmania open for tours. Take in the best views on Bruny Island from the Lighthouse balcony...
Step back in time at the Fortress of Louisbourg, North America’s largest reconstructed 18th-century French town. Walk through massive stone walls, explore charming...
Prices are starting rates per platform and change based on the season.
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| Option | Duration | Viator from | GetYourGuide from | Rating | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| guided tour ticket | 45 min | $16 | Compare | 4.9 (546) | history lovers and families |
| sea safari boat tour | 1 h 30 min | $80 | Compare | 5.0 (111) | thrill seekers and sightseeing |
| city and lighthouse tour | 1 h 45 min | $61 | Compare | 4.8 (1,413) | quick sightseeing |
| afternoon lighthouse cruise | 1 h 30 min | $64 | Compare | 4.6 (144) | coastal sightseeing |
| guided cape bruny tour | 30 min | $18 | Compare | 4.9 (317) | budget travelers |
| louisbourg fortress tour | 4 h 30 min | $99 | Compare | 4.1 (18) | history enthusiasts |
Tower tours are paid and run by Hook Heritage; check hookheritage.ie for current prices. Toddlers aged 0-4 enter for free. Family tickets range from €12 to €24. Entry to the cafe and visitor centre is free.
Yes. Access to the tower is by guided tour only, and pre-booking is highly recommended. Tours in July and August fill up quickly.
No. You must join a guided tour to enter the medieval tower and climb the 115 steps to the viewing balcony.
From Viator
546 reviews of the guided tour ticket on Viator
Fascinating. Our guide Paul was wonderful and very interesting. I highly recommend this trip even if there is a mist.
Great experience! Our guide John was fun and knowledgeable. This is the oldest working lighthouse in the world and it was impressive. Highly recommend this tour but must be able to climb 100+ steps. There is also a nice coffee shop and bookstore. We were there on a beautiful day and the views were stunning.
Best excursion we had our whole trip! Our guide was phenomenal. So much fun!
