Public Ennis Walking Tour with Local Expert Dr Jane O'Brien
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.
Private Ennis Essential History Tour with Dr Jane O'Brien
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 "2024 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. She also runs the Dark History Tour which provides an in-depth exploration of the darker side of the towns history, and the Gourmet History Tour - a combination of history and food with some local food tastings.
Private Ennis Dark History Tour with Dr Jane O'Brien (1-6 people)
This is a private tour of Ennis with local expert Dr Jane O'Brien. Unlock the darker side of medieval Ennis on this Haunted History Tour. The towns chilling history, mythology, ghosts and more are all explored as we make our way through the atmospheric winding streets and bow-ways of the town. Co. Clare is rich in lore and legendary tales with many of the world’s most famous supernatural characters and stories finding their roots in the tales told across the centuries by our ancestors. Hear about the mythology and legends of the town – from stories of the banshee and death coach to the witch Biddy Early and her magical blue bottle. Discover the secret side of the towns past – the grime, crime and grim punishments. From tales of the Mad Monk to graveyard excavations this unique tour will reveal the town in a whole new light. Popular with both adults and children alike this historically accurate tour is an ideal activity for anyone who enjoys reliving the experience of our dark past.
We are the third generation in a family touring business, so we have been steeped in the business and know how to look after our guest. We provide local knowledge of the areas we travel to and ensure our guest see the best spots while on tour in Clare.
We provide authentic tours for small groups up to six people where you enjoy the personal experience travelling with our expert tour guide/driver. You also stop at your favourite places on the tour and the tour guide will teach you about the Irish culture, our traditions, learn from the drivers knowledge and enjoy the Irish humour. Our professional tourguide/driver will answer your questions, suggest great restaurants to dine in and help you with any requests that you may have. Our clients travel in very comfortable , airconditioned vehicles which are very spacious.
Private Cliffs of Moher Tour Small Group from Ennis, Shannon
Experience the Cliffs of Moher, The Burren, Poulnabrone Dolmen, Lisdoonvarna, Corkscrew Hill and Doolin at your own pace with this private tour for up to 4 people in your group. Leaving at a time that suits you from your accommodation, I will pick you up at your chosen time, from your location and can stop at any point along the way. You can stop at locations you have heard about or locations on the way you take a liking to. I aim to please my tourist. This tour is for 1 - 4 people travelling in a new Saloon vehicle with AC. You can chose to take the ride all by yourself, or with a group of up to no more than 4 people. I will provide you with as much bottle water as you like for the journey. Pick up times are any time from your Hotel / Accommodation with return approximately 5 hours later.
Private Ennis Tasting History Tour with Dr Jane O'Brien
Ennis Tasting History Tour is an entertaining and fascinating insight into the vibrant market town of Ennis, the history of Irish food and how food and attitudes towards it have shaped Irish society – this is an edible experience of the town’s past and present with samplings along the way. Experience the ancient art of butter making; learn about the actual famine ‘lumper’ potato that caused such devastation for our ancestors; and explore the many innovative ways that local people used the wild produce of the shores and woodlands to supplement their diets. Get a chance to taste the real pigs ‘blood pudding’ traditionally made in the small farmhouses of the county, as well as the once infamous illegally distilled Poitín – the ‘darling liquor’ of the townsfolk. The tour will end with a stop at a local food supplier to taste and learn more about the wealth of fine local produce currently available including Clare Farmhouse Cheeses, Burren Smoked Salmon and more.
Your professional private Chauffeur will meet you at your location to transport you and your luggage to your destination, in a stylish comfortable air-conditioned Mercedes Benz E220 (Saloon/Sedan) Should you have any questions en route, please do not hesitate to ask as your Chauffeur is a local. Just sit back and relax and enjoy the journey in comfort For Return Journey Transfer. Book the same transfer for the return date. Advise Pick Up Time/Location & Drop Off locations
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From 2 hours and 35 minutes to 2 hours and 55 minutes
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