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Highlights of Cambridge: Scholars & Secret Societies
4.6Player rating
A DIFFERENT WAY TO SEE THE CITY
Play at your pace · usually 74 min 1.8 km Cambridge, UK App-guided
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EnglishSpanish
The experience
About this quest
You might know Cambridge for its elite university, but did you know about the secret societies it has harboured for centuries? Groups like The Apostles, named for their twelve founding members, or The Knights Borogrove, shrouded in mystery and gossip.
In this walking quest, Cambridge reveals itself as it rarely does. You will visit King's College, Trinity College, St.
John's, Christ's, the Round Church, and the Corpus Clock, while uncovering stories of the scholars who shaped the world here: Alan Turing, Stephen Hawking, Isaac Newton, Charles Darwin, and more.
But there is a story woven through it all.
You are a Tudor-era student in a secret society racing to recover a banned book before the King's soldiers find it first.
The clues were left by a fellow member who was captured. The clock is running.
Solve the puzzles, follow the trail through Cambridge's most famous landmarks, and find the book before it is lost to history.
What makes this quest special
Highlights
- Decode Rosalynd's hidden message at King's College and follow the trail through Trinity, St.
John's, and Christ's - Learn the stories of Alan Turing, Stephen Hawking, Isaac Newton, and Charles Darwin, all connected to the colleges on your route - Find the Round Church, one of only four surviving round churches in England, and discover its connection to the Knights Templar - Reach the Corpus Clock and use three keys to unlock the final location of the banned book before the King's soldiers do
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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
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
9 King's Parade, Cambridge CB2 1SJ, UK
B · Finish
59 Trumpington St, Cambridge CB2 1DS, 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.
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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
A little clarity before you go
Frequently asked questions
Is Highlights of Cambridge: Scholars & Secret Societies 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 Highlights of Cambridge: Scholars & Secret Societies start and finish?
It starts at King's College, 9 King's Parade, Cambridge CB2 1SJ, UK and finishes at The Corpus Clock, 59 Trumpington St, Cambridge CB2 1DS, UK. The route is approximately 1.8 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 Highlights of Cambridge: Scholars & Secret Societies available in?
It is currently available to play in English, Spanish.
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Cambridge society context
The real society behind part of the mystery
The Cambridge Apostles, formally the Cambridge Conversazione Society, was founded in 1820 as a private discussion group. Its nickname came from the original twelve members, and later members included figures associated with literature, philosophy, economics and the Cambridge spy story. This quest places that real tradition of scholarship and secrecy beside famous colleges and thinkers. The Tudor student you play and the Knights Borogrove are fictional devices created for the game. Playable languages: English, Spanish.
