Why choose this Ennis tour ?
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 “2019 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. In addition the Haunted History Tour provides an in-depth exploration of the darker side of the towns history, or the Gourmet History Tour is a combination of history and food with some local food tastings.
Make the most of your Ennis adventure
What makes Private Ennis Walking Tour with Local Expert Dr Jane O’Brien (up to 6 people) a unique experience ?
We begin beside the Clare Museum – formally the site of the old Convent building for the Sisters of Mercy.
We stop at the O’Connell Monument in the centre of Ennis – site for many events including Catholic Emancipation.
We stop opposite the Old Ennis Abbey dating to the 13th century – the foundations of the town.
We stop on Chapel Lane site of a church built in 1735
We stop at St Peter and Pauls Cathedral – the largest Catholic church in the region – and opposite the historic Old Ground Hotel – former site of the towns jail and tower house.
Tour Description & 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
Options To Choose for Your Trip:
- Private History & Legends Tour
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Duration: 1 hour 10 minutes - Private Gourmet History Tour
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Gourmet History Tour: This tour includes tastings along the way
Duration: 1 hour 10 minutes
Tastings included - Private Haunted History Tour
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Haunted History Tour: This tour explores the darker side of the towns mysterious past
Duration: 1 hour 10 minutes
- There is the option for the guide to use an amplification device for ease of listening.
Not Included
- Gratuities – always appreciated, but never expected
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Special Instructions:
- This Tour is Provided by Jane O’Brien.
- Tour Timezone & Starts at Europe/Dublin.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- This Tour is Rated 5 Stars based on 31 valid reviews on VIATOR.
- Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
- Maximum 6 Travelers is accepted for booking.
