Private Tour
Available languages
1 hour 10 minutes
Mobile ticket
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.
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
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
There is the option for the guide to use an amplification device for ease of listening.
Gratuities - always appreciated, but never expected
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.
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.
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.
32 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Amgrismer,
Apr 25, 2025
- Viator
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.
Tim M,
Oct 7, 2022
- Viator
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.
Mary R,
Sep 14, 2022
- Viator
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
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