Guided House Tours
House tours are available at 12pm & 2pm daily from mid – March to September 2026.
In July & August an additional tour is available at 3:30pm.
For the month of October tours are available at 12pm & 2pm on the weekends only.
We ask that visitors arrive at the Welcome desk, located in the Long Gallery, at least 10 minutes before the tour is due to start.
During peak season, we recommend that tours are booked in advance to avoid disappointment.
Groups may pre-book private guided tours outside of our usual times. Please get in touch with us at info@fotahouse.com for more information.
Fota Arboretum & Gardens Opening Times
Arboretum:
Open daily, year-round
Victorian Working Gardens:
Mid-March to September:
Weekdays: 10:30am – 4:45pm
Weekends: 12pm – 4:45pm
Closed weekends from October to March
Kids & Adult Garden Maps:
Available for purchase in the Long Gallery Gift Shop
Café at Fota House
The Café in Fota House, Arboretum & Gardens is under the expert management of Marcin and his talented team from The Food Club.
Café Opening Hours:
- Closed: November to mid-March
- Mid-March to September: Monday-Sunday, 10am – 4pm
- September: Wednesday-Sunday, 10am – 4pm
- October: Weekends only, 10am – 4pm
Events and Things To Do
Join us in the house and gardens for activities, courses, and events which form part of our packed programme throughout the year.
Fota House, Arboretum & Gardens is surrounded by great attractions and wonderful towns and villages. Be sure to explore this stretch of Cork’s coastline and Ireland’s Ancient East when you visit too.
Thank You for Your Support!
Fota House, Arboretum & Gardens is an Irish Heritage Trust property. The Irish Heritage Trust is a registered charity. When you take a tour, make a purchase, or attend an event, you are supporting our work to conserve this special place and others like it for future generations.
