Cambridge, UK

<p><strong>The Bridge of Sighs:</strong> Modeled after the Venetian bridge of the same name, St John's Bridge of Sighs is one of Cambridge’s most photographed landmarks. It spans the River Cam and offers stunning views of the college.</p><p><strong>Architectural Marvels:</strong> St John's boasts a mix of architectural styles, from the Tudor Old Court to the Gothic Revival Chapel, designed by Sir George Gilbert Scott. Each building tells a story of the college’s evolving history.</p><p><strong>Notable Alumni:</strong> The college has nurtured many prominent figures, including poet William Wordsworth, Nobel laureate Paul Dirac, and former Prime Minister Tony Blair. Their legacy is a testament to the college’s academic excellence.</p>

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Highlights of Cambridge: Scholars & Secret Societies

St John's College

Philip Webb Gregg

Cambridge: In the Footsteps of Famous Alumni Walking Tour & Escape Game

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<p>Explore the historic city of <strong>Cambridge</strong> and follow in the footsteps of its most famous alumni with this engaging <strong>walking tour and escape game</strong>. Wander along picturesque alleyways and hidden paths as you learn about the groundbreaking discoveries of those who studied here, from the scientist who unraveled the shape of <strong>DNA</strong> to the inventor of the <strong>computer</strong>.&nbsp;</p><p>You’ll visit iconic locations, including the <strong>University Library</strong>, the oldest Cambridge College, and even a <strong>world-famous pub</strong> with a unique history.</p><p>In this adventure, you are an <strong>Uncanny Zoologist</strong> tasked with capturing magical creatures that have escaped from a secret university lab. As you explore Cambridge’s historic sites, you must solve puzzles, find the creatures, and return them to the lab before chaos ensues.&nbsp;</p><p>Perfect for history lovers, adventurers, and puzzle enthusiasts, this <strong>self-guided tour</strong> blends the fascinating history of <strong>Cambridge’s alumni</strong> with a thrilling and magical quest.</p>

The Guildhall Door

Marco Felici

<div>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.</div><div><br></div><div>In this walking quest, Cambridge reveals itself as it rarely does. You will visit King's College, Trinity College, St.</div><div><br></div><div>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.</div><div><br></div><div>But there is a story woven through it all.</div><div><br></div><div>You are a Tudor-era student in a secret society racing to recover a banned book before the King's soldiers find it first.</div><div><br></div><div>The clues were left by a fellow member who was captured. The clock is running.</div><div><br></div><div>Solve the puzzles, follow the trail through Cambridge's most famous landmarks, and find the book before it is lost to history.</div>

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