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Activity Ennis, Ireland

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

4.9 (273 reviews) 1 h 10 min Free cancellation
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Public Ennis Walking Tour with Local Expert Dr Jane O'Brien

About this activity

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.

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At a glance

Duration
1 h 10 min
Confirmation
Instant confirmation
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group
Up to 15 people
People per booking
1–15
Guide
English
Operated by
Jane O'Brien

Ages: Infants (0–6 years) · Children (7–16 years) · Adults (17–99 years)

What is included

Included

  • Included: Local guide

Not included

  • Not included: Gratuities

Itinerary

  1. Ennis Walking Tours

    1 h 10 min Admission included

    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.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

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.

Using your ticket

Please show up at least 5 minutes before the start time of the tour. Tour runs regardless of weather.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

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

If you cancel You get back
At least one day before 100%
Less than a day before 0%

Good to know

  • 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

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Traveller ratings

4.9 out of 5 · 273 reviews
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Public Ennis Walking Tour with Local Expert Dr Jane O'Brien

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