Public Ennis Walking Tour with Local Expert Dr Jane O'Brien
Overview
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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
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting points
End points
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.
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Public Ennis Walking Tour with Local Expert Dr Jane O'Brien
Reviews
261 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great introduction to Ennis
Ellen O,
Jul 10, 2025
- Viator
5.00Great introduction to Ennis (and Ireland since we just arrived)! Jane walked us among the streets as she described the history of Ennis and pointed out historical buildings. Highly recommended!
A must if visiting Ennis
Lynn S,
Jun 9, 2025
- Viator
5.00This 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
5.00What 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
3.00The 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
5.00Dr. O’Brien was knowledgeable and personable. Nice short tour of Ennis. We hit all the top things to see without spending too much time.
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