The Best of Ely Tour: A Self-Guided Audio Tour
Overview
Are you looking for a way to see Ely without joining a tour group? Explore at your own pace with this affordable walking tour.
• Find out why Ely is known as the ‘ship of the Fens’ and hear a few stories about people who lived and worked here over the centuries
• Hear from producer Anna Granta, a Cambridge local, graduate and parent.
• Do it all in 45 minutes or linger at stops along the way with complete control over when you start and finish
• Get unlimited use before your booking date and after it
• Use the virtual tour option at home
Once you’ve booked, you’ll receive a ticket with instructions and a unique code listed under “Before You Go”. Then simply install the VoiceMap app and enter your code.
The app displays directions to the starting point, and when you’re in the right place, just pop in your headphones and tap start. VoiceMap has automatic GPS playback, with turn-by-turn directions. It also works offline.
What's Included
- VoiceMap App for Android and iOS
- Lifetime access to this tour in English
- Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
- Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route
- Smartphone and headphones
- Transportation
- Food/Drink
Meeting Location
Ship Lane
Ely CB7 4BB, UK
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
65 Waterside
Ely CB7 4AU, UK
The tour ends in front of the Peacocks Tearoom.
What To Expect
Book Online
Safe & secure Easy breezy Hassle‑free
The Maltings (pass by)
River Great Ouse (pass by)
Jubilee Gardens (pass by)
Cherry Hill Park (pass by)
Ely Castle Mound (pass by)
The Porta (pass by)
Prince Albert (pass by)
Oliver Cromwell's House (pass by)
Ely Cathedral (pass by)
Ely Museum (pass by)
The Almonry Restaurant & Tea Rooms (pass by)
Ely War Memorial (pass by)
Peacocks Tearoom (pass by)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
Q: What is the cancellation policy for the The Best of Ely Tour: A Self-Guided Audio Tour?
Cancellation Policy
Still have questions?
We're here to help.
Activity code: C-110804P329
Traveler Photos
Reviews
Average 4.50 out of 5 stars based on 2 traveler reviews collected by City Balloon Tours and partner sites such as Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor
Additional Info
Similar Tours & Activities
Whether you’re a resident or just visiting for work or pleasure, we are delighted to offer a rare and exciting opportunity for you to experience...
$94
Discover Cambridge’s most important spots by solving clues and unlocking stories on your phone. Play the engaging exploration game, reenacting the story of an Uncanny...
$5
Enter King’s College! Established by King Henry VI, with successive King’s providing more ambitious additions (hence the name). The chapel has the largest vaulted ceiling...
$34
See the main sites of Cambridge while engaging with its complex past. Our tours are academically researched and led by students and academics from the...
$19
Whether you’re a resident or just visiting for work or pleasure, we are delighted to offer a rare and exciting opportunity for you to experience...
$94
Discover Cambridge’s most important spots by solving clues and unlocking stories on your phone. Play the engaging exploration game, reenacting the story of an Uncanny...
$5
Enter King’s College! Established by King Henry VI, with successive King’s providing more ambitious additions (hence the name). The chapel has the largest vaulted ceiling...
$34
See the main sites of Cambridge while engaging with its complex past. Our tours are academically researched and led by students and academics from the...
$19
Travelers Who Bought This Tour Also Bought
This is the original Alumni Tour™ — the first of its kind and the most professional experience in the city. Our tours are led by...
$31
Cambridge - Shared Punting Tour
Shared Cambridge Punting Tour Come Punting in Cambridge in style with Rutherford's, only the best will do! Raised seating, beautifully clean blankets and tables on...
$27
Enter King’s College! Established by King Henry VI, with successive King’s providing more ambitious additions (hence the name). The chapel has the largest vaulted ceiling...
$34
Looking to visit King’s College Chapel? Please ensure you book the specific tour option that includes entry, as it is not part of our standard...
$75
This is the original Alumni Tour™ — the first of its kind and the most professional experience in the city. Our tours are led by...
$31
Shared Cambridge Punting Tour Come Punting in Cambridge in style with Rutherford's, only the best will do! Raised seating, beautifully clean blankets and tables on...
$27
Enter King’s College! Established by King Henry VI, with successive King’s providing more ambitious additions (hence the name). The chapel has the largest vaulted ceiling...
$34
Looking to visit King’s College Chapel? Please ensure you book the specific tour option that includes entry, as it is not part of our standard...
$75
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
Filter by:
- VoiceMap App for Android and iOS.
- Lifetime access to this tour in English.
- Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata.
- Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route.
- Smartphone and headphones.
- Transportation.
- Food/Drink.
The minimum age to participate is 6..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the The Best of Ely Tour: A Self-Guided Audio Tour is as follows:
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for The Best of Ely Tour: A Self-Guided Audio Tour will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- VoiceMap App for Android and iOS
- Lifetime access to this tour in English
- Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
- Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route
- Smartphone and headphones
- Transportation
- Food/Drink
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
