The Best of Ely Tour: A Self-Guided Audio Tour
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About the Activity
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.45 minutes to 1 hour
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Inclusions & Exclusions
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
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Locations in the itinerary
The Maltings(Pass By)
The Maltings Ship Lane, Ely, United Kingdom, CB7 4BBOur tour starts outside The Maltings, a landmark Victorian brewery overlooking the River Great Ouse. View LocationTravel 900 years into the past with me on a walking tour through Ely, the heart of the Fens, a local term to describe the unique marshland in this National Character Area. View Location
Jubilee Gardens(Pass By)
, Ely, United KingdomYou’ll then cut through Jubilee Gardens and Cherry Hill Park to the ancient Ely Cathedral, where you’ll hear how a near-disaster at this magnificent building became a medieval engineering triumph.You’ll then cut through Jubilee Gardens and Cherry Hill Park to the ancient Ely Cathedral, where you’ll hear how a near-disaster at this magnificent building became a medieval engineering triumph.View Location
Along the way, you’ll see the Ely Museum, home to archeological finds that date back to Viking times, Ely Castle Mound, and Ely War Memorial. View Location
I’ll point out the oldest building in the city, Priory House.View Location
You'll go through the original porta (gate) to explore more of the city. View Location
Prince Albert(Pass By)
62 Silver Street, , Ely, United Kingdom, CB7 4JFYou'll have a chance to try local delicacies at Ely Market or some of the independent cafes mentioned en route, including The Prince Albert, and Peacocks Tearoom.View LocationMeeting and Pickup
Starting point
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Before arrival, please install the VoiceMap mobile app and use the code provided on your confirmation ticket. This is a self-guided audio tour that you can start, pause, or restart at any time and complete at your own pace. Detailed starting point instructions are available after downloading.View Location
End point
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The tour ends in front of the Peacocks Tearoom.View Location
Pickup details
Customers must make their own way to and meet at the start point- Travelers CANNOT choose a custom pickup or meeting location.
Additional Information
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Language And Guide
Audio Guide Available In
- English
Ticket Details
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- One per booking
Ticket Redemption
Tickets will be delivered post-booking by email; or, physically delivered to the customer or the customer's hotelVOICEMAP CODE ─── Please check your email at the address you provided when you made this booking. VoiceMap has sent you an eight character code you'll need to redeem your tour. This code can be used by every member of your party. If you've booked for three people, for example, three people can download this tour using the same code. DOWNLOAD INSTRUCTIONS ─── Once you've received your code, please follow these steps: 1. Install the VoiceMap Audio Tours mobile app 2. Create an account 3. Select Tour Codes from the menu, then select Enter Codes 4. Enter your code then select Download Now PLEASE NOTE ─── • You can download the tour at any time, before or after your booking date. It’s best to download the tour before you set off for the starting point. • This tour follows a set route and includes turn-by-turn directions. It works best if you start it in the right place and follow the directions from one location to the next. • When the download completes, you’ll see a screen with a photo of the starting point and directions to it. The red start button will become active when you are at the starting point. • Remember to bring your own headphones, unless you have booked a driving tour. SUPPORT ─── For technical support and other queries, please email support@voicemap.meCancellation & Refunds
Cannot be cancelled or amended without incurring a 100% penalty; i.e., the refund amount will be zero.- All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
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