Prices & times
Admission
We recommend booking online in advance.
| Ticket categories | Admission price |
| Adult (16-64yrs) | £10.00 |
| Concession (65yrs+ and unemployed) | £8.00 |
| Child (7-15yrs) | £6.00 |
| Family (1 adult, 2 children) | £20.00 |
| Family (2 adults, 2 children) | £29.00 |
| Family (2 adults, 3 children) | £34.00 |
Children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult.
Concession price: this applies if you can show proof that you’re aged 65+ or unemployed. Please note this does not apply to students.
Admission prices are subject to change.
During the winter, tickets for Iona Abbey can be purchased on site only. There is no pre-booking.
Free and discounted admission
- Historic Scotland members get free entry to our sites. You must show your valid membership on arrival.
- Not a Member? Join now to start enjoying the benefits.
- English Heritage, Manx and Cadw members get half price entry in your first year and free entry for renewal and life members.
- Carers who accompany visitors with disabilities receive free entry. Please make an online booking to guarantee entry. Tickets are limited to two carers per transaction.
- Have a Young Scot card? Pay just £1 to visit the site. You must show your valid Young Scot card on arrival (children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult).
Opening times
1 April to 30 September: Monday to Saturday, 9.30am to 5.30pm; Sunday, 12.30pm to 5.30pm (last entry 5pm).
1 October to 31 March: Daily except Sunday, 10am to 4.30pm (last entry 3.30pm).
The site will be open on Sunday 6, 13 and 20 October.
The abbey may close at short notice due to weather disruption to the ferry service. Please check the status of the ferry crossing before travelling.
Closures
25 and 26 December
1 and 2 January
Adverse weather or other reasons beyond our control may cause a site to close. We advise checking ahead if the forecast is poor or you are making a long journey. Current unexpected and short term closures.
