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Private Ennis Essential History Tour with Dr Jane O'Brien

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Overview

Available languages

English

1 hour 10 minutes

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Private tour of Ennis with an experienced and award-winning local guide. Dr Jane O’Brien (PhD in history) has been running tours of Ennis since 2005 but it is Jane's storytelling skills that bring the vibrant past of the town alive for all who join her tours. You will explore the streets and laneways of Ennis while learning about the intriguing stories that shaped its history. Winner of the "2024 Best Walking Tour Experience" and guide for the Rick Steves Tours in Ennis, this tour explores the history, methodology, legends, ghosts, poverty, murders and more of this medieval town. Jane uses rich historical sources to recreate the drama and daily life of Ennis and its place in Irish history and her acclaimed tours provide a highly entertaining and thought-provoking experience. She also runs the Dark History Tour which provides an in-depth exploration of the darker side of the towns history, and the Gourmet History Tour - a combination of history and food with some local food tastings.

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

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

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

What‘s Included

There is the option for the guide to use an amplification device for ease of listening.

Gratuities - always appreciated, but never expected

What To Expect

1

Clare Museum

We begin beside the Clare Museum - formally the site of the old Convent building for the Sisters of Mercy. Participants are introduced to the medieval market town of Ennis which originated in the 13th century.

5 minutes•Admission Not Applicable
2

Daniel O'Connell Monument

We stop at the Daniel O'Connell Monument in the centre of Ennis - site for many events including the momentus milestone of Catholic Emancipation.

5 minutes•Admission Not Applicable

Options

Private Ennis History Tour

Duration: 1 hour 10 minutes: The tour covers the main points of interest of the town of Ennis and is conducted at a gentle pace.

Reviews

4.97

32 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

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  • Ennis crash course

    Amgrismer,

    Apr 25, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Had a fantastic time with Dr.Jane learning all about Ennis and how important it is in Ireland’s history. My husband’s family name is Ennis, so was great to see where it all originated. We were very thankful for Dr.Jane’s fantastic knowledge and love for the area.

  • Learning the History of Ennis

    Tim M,

    Oct 7, 2022

    - Viator

    5.00

    Jane was extremely versed in the history of Ennis and expressed it to us in such an enjoyable manner. In a little over an hour, you learned about and saw more of Ennis than a typical guide book could convey. Well worth the time.

  • Informative lovely tour of Ennius with Dr Jane

    Mary R,

    Sep 14, 2022

    - Viator

    5.00

    Jane is very knowledgeable and so pleasant. We throughly enjoyed our tour of Ennis. We learned many historical facts about Ireland with stories of real people from years gone by

From EUR 185

4.97
32 reviews
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