Ely Private Walking Tour

New3 hFree cancellationBy Ye Olde England Tours

About this activity

This tour is great for anyone making a day trip from London. We would meet you outside Ely Railway Station (70 minutes from London).

A short walk takes us along the banks of the river, lined with old pubs and boats and then through the park and meadows, past the old castle and we’re in beautiful Ely City Centre.

We will explore the famous Ely Cathedral, known as the Ship of the Fens. Stroll around the old quiet streets. See the market if it is on a market day.

Ely has the oldest school in the land. King Edward the Confessor went there over 1,000 years ago.

We will also visit inside the home of Oliver Cromwell, the Lord Protector… our only republican head of state! In many ways the story of the USA starts in and around Ely.

This tour also offers the opportunity to combine Ely with Cambridge. Not many from overseas get to see Ely but it is the quintessential small English city and when you arrive you’ll see why… plus no crowds!

What's included

✓Entry tickets to Ely Cathedral and Oliver Cromwells House

Meeting and pickup

70 minutes from London by train and 15 from Cambridge. I will meet you at Ely Railway Station.

Good to know

Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
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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