Scholars & Secrets of Cambridge: Self-Guided Puzzle Adventure

3.3
(19 reviews)

1 to 2 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English and 1 more

Embark on a quest around Cambridge by solving clues to find a mysterious book before the King's army does, all on your smartphone. Unlock new stories as you discover on your own the Corpus Clock, King's College, Trinity Hall, and more.

+ Visit the top Cambridge colleges
+ Solve riddles on your phone and discover hidden gems
+ Marvel at the Round Church

You will play the role of a person who lives in medieval Britain, under the rule of the Tudors. As a student at Cambridge, you joined a secret society, which fights to preserve prohibited books deemed revolutionary by the King.

Each riddle you solve will lead you from one place to another, giving you exact directions, so you won’t need a map, a GPS or a guide. When you solve it and guess the answer, the secret story of that place is unlocked.

P.S.: After you buy the tour, you will receive an access code that you can to unlock this quest inside the Questo app.

What's Included

Full flexibility: start at any hour, take a break at any time and resume later
This is the safest tour you can book: private, no human contact, you will avoid crowds.
Play offline: you DON'T NEED an internet connection to play this city game
This tour is always available. We are open 24/7, every day of the week.
A physical tour guide

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

The Corpus Clock is a large sculptural clock at street level on the outside of the Taylor Library at Corpus Christi College, Cambridge University.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 1 to 2 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Corpus Clock

    The Corpus Clock is a large sculptural clock at street level on the outside of the Taylor Library at Corpus Christi College, Cambridge University.

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 2
    King's College

    King's College is a constituent college of the University of Cambridge in Cambridge, England. Formally The King's College of Our Lady and Saint Nicholas in Cambridge, the college lies beside the River Cam and faces out onto King's Parade in the centre of the city.

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 3

    Gonville & Caius College is a constituent college of the University of Cambridge in Cambridge, England. The college is the fourth-oldest college at the University.

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 4
    Clare College

    Clare College is a constituent college of the University of Cambridge in Cambridge, England. The college was founded in 1326 as University Hall, making it the second-oldest surviving college of the University after Peterhouse.

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 5
    Trinity College

    Trinity College is a constituent college of the University of Cambridge in England. With around 600 undergraduates, 300 graduates, and over 180 fellows, it is the largest college in either of the Oxbridge universities by number of undergraduates.

    5 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 6
    St. John's College

    St John's College is a constituent college of the University of Cambridge The college was founded by Lady Margaret Beaufort.

    5 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 7

    The Church of the Holy Sepulchre, generally known as The Round Church, is an Anglican church in the city of Cambridge.

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 8

    Christ's College is a constituent college of the University of Cambridge

    5 minutes Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    You will get to this place by following a clue and solving a puzzle. Once there, you will get indications on how to continue your game, while also learning about the place you've discovered.

    Admission ticket free
  • Great St Mary's Church (Church of England) (Pass by)

    You will get to this place by following a clue and solving a puzzle. Once there, you will get indications on how to continue your game, while also learning about the place you've discovered.

    Admission ticket free
  • King's College Chapel (Pass by)

    You will get to this place by following a clue and solving a puzzle. Once there, you will get indications on how to continue your game, while also learning about the place you've discovered.

    Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Questo

Tags

Private Sightseeing Tours
Architecture Tours
Historical Tours
Self-guided Tours
Walking Tours
Fun & Games
Scavenger Hunts
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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