Guided Walks
Visit Ely can offer private tours, whatever the group size. Our tours can also be bespoke, covering specific areas of interest. Choose from our Ely Highlights tour, or maybe you would like a combination tour covering our four main attractions, Oliver Cromwell’s House, Ely Museum, Ely Cathedral and our Stained Glass Museum (please note these tours are specifically for groups of 15 or more).
Throughout the year Visit Ely also regularly organises public ticketed walking tours from our incredible and ever increasing range so please continue to check this page and our What's On page to see what's coming up.
The Ely Highlights Tour
There is so much to see in Ely, so much to learn and sometimes we get asked "Where do I begin?" - We have the perfect answer- The Ely Highlights Tour!
Our expert guides are ready and waiting to lead you on a comfortable ninety minute walk around Ely showing you the "Highlights" of our incredible City. With a 1.5 mile route, this is a delightful and relaxed amble. Starting and finishing at Oliver Cromwell's House, this tour will look at the rich history of this Medieval City including it's architecture, it's monastic roots, the unique relationship the City has with Eels and the Riverside, once the bustling centre of trade.
Available every Saturday at 2pm and priced at £7.50 per person. Tours can be booked by arrangement on Wednesdays for groups of 10 or more.
Our expert guides are ready and waiting to lead you on a comfortable ninety minute walk around Ely showing you the "Highlights" of our incredible City. With a 1.5 mile route, this is a delightful and relaxed amble. Starting and finishing at Oliver Cromwell's House, this tour will look at the rich history of this Medieval City including it's architecture, it's monastic roots, the unique relationship the City has with Eels and the Riverside, once the bustling centre of trade.
Available every Saturday at 2pm and priced at £7.50 per person. Tours can be booked by arrangement on Wednesdays for groups of 10 or more.
The Ely Experience
Visit Ely have teamed up with the Key heritage attractions in Ely’s City Centre allowing you to “Pick and Mix” your perfect pass to access just what you want to!
Examples would include admission to Oliver Cromwell’s House, Ely Museum and Ely Cathedral or also include The Stained-Glass Museum.
With this pass you can visit our heritage quarter for just £40.00 per person. Please note any refreshments are an additional charge. We can arrange your whole day here in Ely, and are your ‘one stop shop’ making the whole day run smoothly and be as enjoyable as possible. A dream for group travel organisers wishing to get the most of an away day.
For a truly bespoke trip, why not try The Ely Experience
Ely's Monastic Buildings and Architecture
Find out how such a small city in the Fenland countryside came to have such a large and magnificent Cathedral. Discover and explore the grounds of the largest groups of medieval monastic buildings still in use within Western Europe and listen to tales of monks and royalty, see the secrets hidden in plain sight and marvel at the Architecture of this Pocket City.
Ely - The Riverside and Eels
The prosperous city of Ely was an island until steam power drained the surrounding fenlands in the early 1800s, creating a flat, reed-covered region of rich farmland. Ely derives its name from the Isle of Eels when the city was surrounded by water.
This expanded tour takes in the city centre as well as the picturesque waterside with some stunning views. Learn about the drainage of the fens, the life of the fen folk and how the river serves visitors and residents today.
This expanded tour takes in the city centre as well as the picturesque waterside with some stunning views. Learn about the drainage of the fens, the life of the fen folk and how the river serves visitors and residents today.
Evening Ghost Walks
Come and join our guided tour of the very ghostly Ely. Wander round the Medieval Streets, you may even see a ghost or two....
During October Visit Ely offer a comprehensive programme of Ghostly tours that can be booked here.
We can offer the following spook-tacular tours throughout the year, bookable for groups,
Haunted Ely Ghost Tours with Ghostly Sightings Guaranteed
Ely's Haunted Riverside
Witches, Witchcraft and Witches Brew Tour (Including a cocktail!)
Oliver Cromwell's House also stocks the world renowned "Haunted Ely" by Margaret Haynes and Vivienne Doughty. The book is avaliable here.
Haunted Ely Ghost Tours with Ghostly Sightings Guaranteed
Ely's Haunted Riverside
Witches, Witchcraft and Witches Brew Tour (Including a cocktail!)
Oliver Cromwell's House also stocks the world renowned "Haunted Ely" by Margaret Haynes and Vivienne Doughty. The book is avaliable here.
Signs and Symbols
Uncover Ely's historical past by exploring signs and symbols, hear stories that include burning at the stake, murder and mayhem, love and dedication and many more.
Ely Pubs - Past and Present
Discover the history of ale and alehouses in the City of Ely with our expert guides - don't forget the added bonus that this your ends at one of Ely's finest pubs with a pint!
Crime and Punishment in Ely
There has always been a fascination with those within society who have fallen below the expectations of the law. Discover the deeds that led these people to the dock, The tour concludes in the former court in Ely, Sessions House.
Coming in 2024
2024 is an exciting year in Ely, and the Visit Ely team are busily working on brand new experiences and tours, ready for residents and visitors to enjoy.
A number of the tours are based on the incredible work and legacy of Michael Rouse, historian, much loved civic devotee and former Mayor.
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Contact Us
Please contact our dedicated Group, Tours and Experience Advisor if you have on any questions on the tours available.