Stories of Ely Cathedral Tours

A rare opportunity to immerse yourself in the fascinating stories of Ely Cathedral.

This week-long programme introduces tales of the disaster and triumph, of art and architecture and the stories of the men and women who shaped the very foundation of Ely and the Cathedral throughout its rich and complex history.

Each of the guide led tours is guaranteed to take you on a journey of discovery.

2025 dates:
28 April - 4 May
14 July - 20 July (full programme to be released May)
27 October - 7 November (full programme to be released August)

Tickets:
£5 (in addition to your visitor ticket), Suitable for 16+ years. If you are booking multiple tours in the same week, you only need one admission ticket.

Residents and pass holders enjoying free entry to the cathedral will require a £5 tour ticket. Please contact box.office@elycathedral.org to book or for any queries.

Each tour will last approximately 1 hour and usually requires a minimum of two people to enable the tour to go ahead.

Tours and dates - how to book:

The Monastic Buildings and Precinct: more information, dates and to book here.

A Social History of Ely Cathedral: more information, dates and to book here.

Ely Cathedral in Film & Books: more information, dates and to book here.

In Search of Ely Cathedral's Women: more information, dates and to book here.

Tour & Draw: more information, dates and to book here.

Modern Art in the Cathedral: more information, dates and to book here.

Bishops of Ely - The Great & The Good: more information, dates and to book here.

Reformation & Reconciliation: more information, dates and to book here.

19th Century Victorian Restoration: more information, dates and to book here.

Etheldreda & The Early Monastery: more information, dates and to book here.

Prior Crauden's Chapel: more information, dates and to book here.

Holy Trinity Parish, Ely - A Family History: more information, dates and to book here.