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Ballina Immersive Walk through People Places and Stories

5.0(9)Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 9 reviews1 h 30 minFree cancellationBy Ballina Walking Tours
Ballina Immersive Walk through People Places and Stories

About this activity

Step into Ballina through the lives and stories that shaped it. Enjoy storytelling with poetry, humour, and local legend, plus hands-on moments with rare artifacts led by a warm local guide. Explore Georgian streets, striking Victorian architecture, and heritage sites as your guide shares stories of founders, ordinary families, rebellion, community, and the lasting impact of the Great Famine. See treasures from the Jackie Clarke Collection and learn Ballina’s connections to Mary Robinson and President Joe Biden. Each stop reveals the town’s character, culture, and enduring community spirit.

What's included

  • ✓Guided tour with local guide.Storytelling, history, rare artifacts, riverside heritage, small group.

Meeting and pickup

  • Please go around the corner onto Walsh Street to find the main entrance, where you should wait under the front canopy. Your guide will meet you there.

Good to know

  • 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.

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