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

Overview

Available languages

English

1 hour 10 minutes

Mobile ticket

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.

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

Local guide

Gratuities

What To Expect

Ennis Walking Tours

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 Included

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

Reviews

4.90

260 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

234

A must if visiting Ennis
Lynn S,
Jun 9, 2025
- Viator
5.00
This was a wonderful tour! Jane had so much knowledge to share about Ennis. We thoroughly enjoyed the time spent with her.
Fun!
Christine W,
Sep 6, 2024
- Viator
5.00
What a great tour of a medieval town! Jane was lovely and incredibly knowledgeable. We meandered the main streets and learned all sorts of facts about this unique place. Highly recommend!
The Guide was lovely and...
karen d,
Jun 4, 2024
- Viator
3.00
The Guide was lovely and very knowledgeable of the area's history. I gave the tour a 3 star rating because I thought it was expensive for a 1 hour tour with a group
Good Short Tour
Daniel C,
Jun 2, 2023
- Viator
5.00
Dr. O’Brien was knowledgeable and personable. Nice short tour of Ennis. We hit all the top things to see without spending too much time.
Well worth a visit!
Gillian H,
Jun 2, 2022
- Viator
5.00
Ennis is a lovely medieval town packed with history, wonderful cafe's and shops. Really enjoyed the walking tour, it was great to hear about the history of the area. Thank you Jane!