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City exploration game
Hidden Gems of Cambridge: Ghosts of the Past
4.56Player rating· 279 playsA DIFFERENT WAY TO SEE THE CITY
Play at your pace · usually 62 min 3.3 km Cambridge, UK App-guided
Play in
English
The experience
About this quest
It is impossible not to have heard of Cambridge. The city makes an appearance in all sorts of movies, tv shows and books. Known for its prestigious university, the city serves as a getaway for Brits and tourists alike. It’s easy to see why. With greenery everywhere and beautiful old buildings in every direction, what a gem Cambridge is!
You might be familiar with King’s College Chapel, the River Cam, and the Corpus Clock, but what about the hidden gems in Cambridge?
In this Cambridge hidden gems walking tour, the city will be revealed to you as it has not been before - you will get to visit Cambridge attractions that only locals and the most well-informed tourists know, while also finding out local stories and legends, such as the myth of how Newton built the Mathematical bridge himself or what saint is the patron of travellers.
Don’t worry, you don’t need to know anything about hidden gems in Cambridge to play the game. Anyone up for the adventure can do it – all that’s needed is to download our award-winning app and explore beautiful parts of town at your own pace, chosen to delight and entertain.
Do you prefer adventures without tag-alongs? You’ll get complete freedom and privacy, as there aren’t any guides involved in our games.
Ready for a break? Take one! You can have a coffee or an ice cream break whenever you want with no pressure to keep going if you need a moment to relax. Ready to continue playing after your break? Just pick up where you left off and get right back into it!
A Cambridge Hidden Gems Tour has never been so fun!
What makes this quest special
Highlights
Check out a gem Cambridge has to offer - The Mathematical Bridge on the river Cam, which connects the two shores of Queens' College
Find out the name from which originates the town named "Boston".
Walk through the rose garden dedicated to princess Diana, one of the hidden gems in Cambridge!
From people who played this quest
Good times. In their words.
4.56 / 5
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From your phone to the streets
A walk that turns into an adventure.
- 1
Open the app. You’re on your way.
Choose your pass, then open your quest in the Questo app. It guides you from the starting point.
- 2
Get outside. Follow your curiosity.
Discover real places and their stories on foot. Stop for a coffee or a photo, then pick up where you left off.
- 3
Crack a clue. Share a little victory.
Look around for answers, solve puzzles and enjoy the “we got it!” moments.
CHOOSE YOUR PASS
How many are playing?
Get this questNo booking slot · play any dayFull refund until you start playing Played 279 times
BRING YOUR WHOLE GROUP
One city. Rival teams. Great stories together.
A school trip, a team day or friends out together. Turn your next outing into a little friendly competition.
Everyone for themselves
One player per phone. Solve clues on your own and race for the top spot on the final leaderboard.
Can a team share one phone?
Yes. Play together on one phone per team, or use your own phones and join the same team in the app. We recommend your own phones so everyone can take part.
Your walk, at a glance
Cambridge, UK
A · Start
8 Silver St, Cambridge CB3 9ET, UK
B · Finish
9 Bridge St, Cambridge CB2 1UB, UK
Start and finish only. Discover the stops as you play.
Along the way
Landmarks & Hidden Gems Included
The people behind the adventure
Created by Marco Felici.
A route that brings places and playful storytelling together.
Made by Marco Felici
WHAT MAKES A QUEST DIFFERENT
Your adventure, with a playful twist.
1 / 4
Experience
- This quest
- Discover places through stories and clues in the app
- Guided walking tour
- Hear stories and ask a guide questions
2 / 4
Pace
- This quest
- Pause for a photo, a café or a longer look
- Guided walking tour
- Usually follows the guide’s schedule
3 / 4
Company
- This quest
- Explore with your own people or on your own
- Guided walking tour
- Private and shared group tours are available
4 / 4
Guidance
- This quest
- Directions and challenges in the Questo app
- Guided walking tour
- Live interpretation from a guide
Features and terms vary by experience. Check the details before booking.
Good to know before you play
- Best during the day
- Horror & Haunts
A little clarity before you go
Frequently asked questions
Is Hidden Gems of Cambridge: Ghosts of the Past self-guided?
Yes. The Questo app guides you between locations without a tour guide or fixed departure. You can start when it suits you and pause if needed.
Where does Hidden Gems of Cambridge: Ghosts of the Past start and finish?
It starts at The Mathematical Bridge, 8 Silver St, Cambridge CB3 9ET, UK and finishes at Cambridge Union, 9 Bridge St, Cambridge CB2 1UB, UK. The route is approximately 3.3 km and includes 10 location-based puzzles.
How many accesses does our group need?
This classic quest sells access per device and player. Each person who wants to solve clues on their own phone needs their own access.
What language is Hidden Gems of Cambridge: Ghosts of the Past available in?
It is currently available to play in English.
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Hidden Cambridge context
Look beyond the headline college views
The route begins by the Mathematical Bridge and finishes near the Cambridge Union, connecting familiar university scenery with smaller passages and places visitors often walk past. Its value is not a claim that every stop is haunted: it is a slower look at how colleges, bridges, societies and local streets overlap in a compact historic city. The “Ghosts of the Past” framing supplies the quest’s story, while the buildings and public spaces you encounter are real. Playable languages: English.
