Public Ennis Walking Tour with Local Expert Dr Jane O'Brien

4.9
(262 reviews)

1 hour 10 minutes (approximately)
Offered in: English

Experience a journey through time on these award-winning guided walking tours through the winding streets of medieval Ennis! History, mythology, legends, ghosts, poverty, murders and more are all covered on the tour. Your expert guide and historian, Dr Jane O'Brien, will lead you through the atmospheric winding streets and “bow-ways” of the town, while revealing the intriguing characters and stories that shaped its history. Hear about the mythology and legends of the town – from banshees to Biddy Early (the magical lady of Clare who was tried for witchcraft in Ennis). Hear tales of murders and hangings, famine and poverty, rebellions and riots and discover how the most powerful men from Irelands past were closely linked to the town. 

What's Included

Local guide
Gratuities

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

We meet in the courtyard area which is shared by the Ennis Tourist Office/Clare Museum and the Temple Gate Hotel. This is just off the main O'Connell Square in the centre of town and is also beside a large parking area.

End point

The tour usually ends beside the Old Ground Hotel at the end of O'Connell Street.

Itinerary

Duration: 1 hour 10 minutes (approximately)
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    Travelers will experience a guided walking tour of the medieval town of Ennis with a number of stops along the way experiencing all the main attractions and points of interest in the town.

    1 hour 10 minutes Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
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Historical Tours
Walking Tours
Culture
Excellent Quality
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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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