Plan Your Visit
Step into the heart of Irish literary history with a visit to W.B. Yeats’s hallowed tower at Thoor Ballylee, Galway.
Opening Hours
Easter to Mid October
Winter
While closed in the off-season, group tours may be arranged for the following season. Please contact us to arrange your visit.
Admission
Adults
Seniors/Students
Children under 12
Groups
Cups of tea and hearty welcome all included! Tours for groups can be arranged by contacting us.
All proceeds support the ongoing conservation and cultural programming at Thoor Ballylee.
What to See and Do
Climb the Tower
Ascend the original stone staircase to the rooms where Yeats wrote and dreamed. Each floor offers unique exhibits and views over the beautiful South Galway countryside.
Explore the Yeats Exhibition
Learn about the poet’s life, works, and his deep connection to the tower and the landscape.
Visit the Cottage and Bookshop
Browse a curated selection of books and local crafts.
Stroll the Grounds
Enjoy a peaceful riverside walk up the stream to the old mil, picnic spots, and photo opportunities in a setting rich with inspiration.
Getting Here
Address
Thoor Ballylee,
Gort, County Galway,
Ireland
By Car: Located just 5km from Gort, with free parking available on-site.
By Public Transport: Regular bus and train services run to Gort.
Try the new Yeats-Gregory Explorer, a free shuttle bus connecting Coole Park Nature Reserve, Kiltartan Gregory Museum, Thoor Ballylee and Kilmacduagh with Gort. Running daily (Mon-Sun) from 1 June to 31 August 2026
+353 (0)91 631436
yeatsthoorballyleesociety@gmail.com
Ballylee, Gort, Co. Galway,
H91 D8F2
Group Visits and Tours
We welcome school groups, literary tours, and group visits. Guided tours can be arranged in advance. Please contact us in advance.
Accessibility
Please note that due to the historical nature of the tower, access to upper floors is via a narrow stone staircase and may not be suitable for visitors with limited mobility. However there is otherwise easy access to all ground floor levels. This includes the studio space, the downstairs cottages and the dining room of the tower, allowing visitors to view all performance spaces, exhibitions, workshops, kitchen, toilets, & our audio-visual room.
Help Preserve a Legacy
We rely on the generosity of friends, supporters, and enthusiasts like you to help maintain and protect the tower, its surroundings, and the vibrant programme of events, exhibitions, and educational activities we offer.