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

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South West Ireland, Ireland
  • 1 hour 10 minutes (approx.)
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Overview

Ennis is a charming medieval village in Ireland’s Country Clare well known for its traditional Irish music scene. On this tour, explore the winding streets and medieval architecture of Ennis with a guide, while listening to the fascinating stories and legends that shaped the history of this town.
  • Step back in time on a guided tour through the medieval streets of Ennis
  • Hear legends of the famines, rebellions, and riots that shaped this town
  • Marvel at such sights as the Daniel O'Connell Monument, Old Abbey, and more
  • Learn why the city is known for its traditional Irish music

What's Included

  • Local guide
  • Gratuities

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

  • Ennis Tourist Information Centre
    Arthur's Row, O'Connell Street, Clonroad Beg, Ennis, Co. Clare, V95 RX78, Ireland

    We meet in the courtyard area which is shared by the Ennis Tourist Office/Clare Museum and the Temple Gate Hotel. This is just off the main O'Connell Square in the centre of town and is also beside a large parking area.

End point

  • Old Ground Hotel Ennis
    Station Rd, Clonroad Beg, Ennis, Co. Clare, V95 WDX2, Ireland

    The tour usually ends beside the Old Ground Hotel at the end of O'Connell Street.

Operating hours
.11:00 am

Itinerary

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Ennis Walking Tours

1 hour 10 minutesAdmission Ticket Included

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Stroller accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Near public transportation
  • Transportation is wheelchair accessible
  • Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Reviews

4.9
based on 262 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Great introduction to Ennis

Ellen_O, Jul 2025
Great 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 2025
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 2024
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 2024
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 2023
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 2022
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!

This tour was well worth the price...

David_H, Oct 2017
This tour was well worth the price!! Tour hostess was very pleasant and gave us a thorough understanding of the history of Ennis and the sights. The Abbey was nothing short of spectacular!!

Our first day in Ireland was in...

Marcia I, Jul 2017
Our first day in Ireland was in Ennis. We booked this walking tour with Jane from Ennis Walking tour as we had a free morning. Jane provided a great informative of Ennis. It was a great introduction to Ireland. Jane is terrific and we highly recommend her tour.

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