Tours
The Cathedral Guides aim to enhance visitors' experience of the Cathedral by providing information on its history, architecture and ministry.
Guiding in the Cathedral
Enhancing visitors' experienceThe Cathedral has a team of trained volunteer Guides who welcome visitors, lead formal tours and are available to provide information informally about the building, furnishings, worship and activities taking place.
Free Guided Tours
Free guided tours are available daily for visitors at the following times:
11.30 Monday to Saturday
14.30 Sunday to Friday
14.00 Saturday
These tours provide an introduction to the history of the building, sight of the main items of interest and an explanation of the Cathedral's ministry both past and present. They start at the west door and typically take about an hour.
Free Highlights Tour
If your time is limited, why not come on one of our whistle-stop tours and explore the highlights of this great building.
13.05 Daily
Private group
Private group tours can be arranged to suit individual requirements, in terms of specialist interest and timing, subject to fitting in with the Cathedral's programme of worship and events.
There is a charge for these tours which can be booked through the Cathedral Office - Phone 01727 890200, email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Our Guides Can Also Come to Your Location
If you are looking for a talk for your group or organisation, our team of expert Cathedral Guides would be happy to come to you. They can be booked for your own venue to give a fascinating presentation. Please click here for more details.
Specialist tours
Specialist tours are offered as follows:
Family Tours
During school holidays and half terms are available for children (who must be accompanied by their parents/guardians).
Christopher Trail
Activities for the younger visitors during school holidays: Held on the 4 Thursday mornings of August, including trails, stories and crafts. Children must be accompanied by parents/guardians.
More to Explore Tours
The "More to Explore" tours take place on the 1st Sunday of the month unless otherwise stated. Starting from the West End of the Cathedral at 3:00pm these special subject tours are free.
5 February 2012 - Sculpture in the Abbey
4 March 2012 - Monuments
1 April 2012 - The Abbey as a Place of Learning
6 May 2012 - Gothic in the Nave – revisited
3 June 2012 - Abbots John de Cella and William of Trumpington