Cambridge & Ely Full Day Private Combo Tour
England’s world-famous university architecture in the morning — the magnificent island cathedral city of the Fens in the afternoon. Two extraordinary places, one perfect day, all entry fees included.
✉ Enquire & Book NowFrom London
King’s Cross → Cambridge (~1 hour)
Start Time
10:00–10:30am at Cambridge
Duration
~7–8 Hours Full Day Tour
Entry Fees
All Chapel & Cathedral Passes Incl.
Part One — The Morning in Cambridge
We begin our day in the spectacular city of Cambridge. Walking through these ancient streets, history seeps out of every warm stone courtyard. We will trace the footsteps of the monumental figures who quite literally changed the shape of human understanding from these very walls — including Sir Isaac Newton, Charles Darwin, and Professor Stephen Hawking.
- King’s College Chapel (Entry Included): Stand inside one of the supreme structural achievements of Gothic architecture anywhere on earth.
- Isaac Newton’s Apple Tree: Walk right past the famous direct genetic offshoot growing proudly outside Trinity College.
- The Bridge of Sighs & The Backs: Capture the most photogenic, peaceful riverside views in Cambridgeshire.
🚊 Midday Fenland Rail Hop
After exploring the university heart, we skip the traffic and hop onto a direct train with your private guide. In just 15 short minutes, the academic landscape shifts into the soaring, historic big-sky country of the Cambridgeshire Fens as we arrive at the island city of Ely.
Part Two — The Afternoon in Ely
Ely is a magnificent, beautifully preserved historic jewel hidden in plain sight. Dominated by its colossal cathedral that looms over the flat Fenland landscape for miles in every direction, it is a city deeply tied to the foundational layers of the English Civil War and early Saxon crowns.
- Ely Cathedral (Entry Included): Explore the breathtaking interior of the historic “Ship of the Fens,” famed for its unique medieval Octagon lantern tower.
- Oliver Cromwell’s House (Entry Included): Walk inside the atmospheric timber-framed former residence of the Lord Protector himself to experience life during the turbulent Civil War era.
- Riverside & Quayside Stroll: Conclude the afternoon with a relaxing walk along the scenic banks of the River Great Ouse before your train journey home.
Private Tour Pricing Matrix
Rates are per person and fully include master admission tickets to King’s College Chapel, Ely Cathedral, and Oliver Cromwell’s House.
If you buy a train ticket to Ely, it covers Cambridge too!; child prices available upon request.
✉ Email Us to Book This TourAlternatively you can book using Viator below and select the Cambridge and Ely Option.
