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1 hour 30 minutes
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Step into Ballina through the lives and stories that shaped it. Enjoy storytelling with poetry, humour, and local legend, plus hands-on moments with rare artifacts led by a warm local guide. Explore Georgian streets, striking Victorian architecture, and heritage sites as your guide shares stories of founders, ordinary families, rebellion, community, and the lasting impact of the Great Famine. See treasures from the Jackie Clarke Collection and learn Ballina’s connections to Mary Robinson and President Joe Biden. Each stop reveals the town’s character, culture, and enduring community spirit.
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
Jackie Clarke Collection
Meet your guide at the Jackie Clarke Collection, a beautiful Georgian former Provincial Bank and home to one of Ireland’s most important private collections, where the story of Ballina comes vividly to life.
Explore Ballina’s historic Military Quarter, where traces of the town’s strategic past reveal stories of power, conflict, and community woven into its streets and buildings. Visit Ballina’s Market Square, the historic hub of trade and community, rich with stories of the town’s past.
Guided tour with local guide.Storytelling, history, rare artifacts, riverside heritage, small group.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
2 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
P2591HLtk,Jun 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
It was a great experience. Ballina has a lot of history and Clodagh has a wealth of knowledge about the town. Very friendly as well. 10/10 would recommend!
Aileen C,Jun 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
Clodagh was so informative,a brilliant storyteller&her passion for ballina shone through. A wonderful tour highly recomnend Ballina walking tours.
Operated by Ballina Walking Tours