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

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Explore medieval Ennis with historian Dr Jane O’Brien. Uncover myths, legends, and dark tales on this award-winning walking tour. Book your adventure today.

Duration: 1 hour, 10 minutes

Cancellation: 24 hours

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Highlights

Ennis Walking Tours - Visitors can enjoy a guided stroll through the historic medieval town of Ennis, featuring several stops to explore the town’s key attractions and points of interest.

What's Included

Local guide

What's Not Included

Gratuities

Additional Information

Embark on a captivating journey through time with these award-winning guided walking tours of the medieval streets of Ennis! The tour encompasses history, mythology, legends, ghosts, poverty, murders, and more. Led by the knowledgeable guide and historian, Dr. Jane O’Brien, participants will explore the atmospheric winding streets and “bow-ways” of the…

Location

Ennis Tourist Information Centre

O'Connell Street

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.

Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings

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Lauramcalpine

Sep 28, 2025

Wonderful walking tour with Dr. Jane O'Brien - We had a wonderful time on the Ennis Walking Tour with Dr. Jane O'Brien. Jane was full of stories and historical information on the town of Ennis, as well as Irish culture in County Clare. She was engaging, fun, and witty as we walking through a number of sections of historical Ennis. Jane answered all of our questions and encouraged us to explore beyond her walk. We ended up seeing her later at the Clare Museum, which she encouraged us to go to, where we also had a lovely chat with Carmel who works at the Ennis Tourist Information Office inside the Clare Museum. We highly recommend Jane's tour! And visit to the Clare Museum.

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Ellen_o

Jul 10, 2025

Great introduction to Ennis - 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!

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Lynn_s

Jun 9, 2025

A must if visiting Ennis - This was a wonderful tour! Jane had so much knowledge to share about Ennis. We thoroughly enjoyed the time spent with her.

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Jonesmdg

Nov 21, 2024

Ennis Walking Tours - A lot more than just sightseeing! - Jane gave us an interesting and educational tour. She takes you beyond the typical sightseeing spots and explains how everything was, and how it came to be what is now Ireland today. Jane explains what Ireland was like when King Henry VIII took over and as we walked through Ennis we learned not only about what life was like throughout the centuries, but how everything evolved into the Ireland of today and what role the town of Ennis played in that evolution.

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Lovetogonow

Nov 17, 2024

See Ennis with Jane O'Brien. She's the best! - We had one day in Ennis, Ireland, and booked a walking tour with Jane. O'Brien. A few days before our trip one member of our group of 4 broke his leg. He was walking with crutches. Unfazed, Jane led us through the alleyways of Ennis, stopping at landmarks to explain the architecture and history. She knows a lot and shares it in a compelling way.

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T189hnrebeccas

Nov 17, 2024

Wonderful walking tour - Highly recommend!! Wonderful walking tour with an amazing guide. Dr. Jane O'Brien was incredibly informative and eager to share her great wealth of knowledge about the history and customs of Ennis.

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900winniem

Oct 16, 2024

A portal to the lives of my ancestors. - My ancestors were from rural County Clare and I was keen to see and learn more of the market town that would have played an important part in their lives. After visiting the Clare Museum, we met Jane in the courtyard outside and embarked on a walking tour covering landmarks and history from the medieval O’Briens through to present day events. Jane is a qualified historian and very personable. I ended the tour with a good understanding of the history, culture, society and economy of the town and how it would have shaped my ancestor’s lives. I’m so grateful to Jane for sharing her knowledge and time with us and I highly recommend her to you.

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Nanette

Sep 28, 2024

Perfect Introduction to Ennis - Very good comprehensive tour of Ennis. Dr. Jane was very knowledgeable and enthusiastic, truely embraced the history of the area. Highly recommend!

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Christine_w

Sep 6, 2024

Fun! - 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!

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Ambassador658047

Jul 29, 2024

Excellent Public Walking Tour - Jane provided an excellent, interesting walking tour of all the historical places in Ennis. Her local knowledge, stories old and new, related in a friendly relaxed manner greatly added to our experience.

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From $41

up to 15 guests

1 - Adult