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City exploration game
Cambridge: In the Footsteps of Famous Alumni Walking Tour & Escape Game
4.61Player rating
A DIFFERENT WAY TO SEE THE CITY
Play at your pace · usually 167 min 3.1 km Cambridge, UK App-guided
Play in
English
The experience
About this quest
Explore the historic city of Cambridge and follow in the footsteps of its most famous alumni with this engaging walking tour and escape game. 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 DNA to the inventor of the computer.
You’ll visit iconic locations, including the University Library, the oldest Cambridge College, and even a world-famous pub with a unique history.
In this adventure, you are an Uncanny Zoologist 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.
Perfect for history lovers, adventurers, and puzzle enthusiasts, this self-guided tour blends the fascinating history of Cambridge’s alumni with a thrilling and magical quest.
Is this for you?
Who it's for
Couples and pairs curious about Cambridge's science history will follow its famous graduates, from the shape of DNA to the invention of the computer, past The Eagle pub, Pembroke College, the University Library and Trinity College, solving puzzles as they go. Expect just over two hours on a 3.1 km loop back to the Guildhall. Anyone hoping to quiz a live guide, or wanting a short stroll, should choose something briefer.
What makes this quest special
Highlights
Follow a trail of small paths and picturesque alleyways to learn the captivating story of some of Cambridge’s most notable Alumni.
Find out who unraveled the shape of DNA, who discovered the electron, and who invented the computer.
Locations include the University Library, the oldest Cambridge College, and even a world-famous pub!
From people who played this quest
Good times. In their words.
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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
Visitor Information Centre, Peas Hill, Cambridge CB2 3AD, UK
B · Finish
326 Market Hill, Cambridge CB2 3NJ, 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 Philip Webb Gregg.
A route that brings places and playful storytelling together.
Made by Philip Webb Gregg
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
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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
- Fun to do as a couple
A little clarity before you go
Frequently asked questions
Is this something we can do in Cambridge today, without booking?
Yes. There is no time slot to book and no group to join. Start whenever you like at The Guildhall Door and play on your phone. You can pause and pick it up later. Allow just over two hours for the 3.1 km route and its puzzles.
Where does the walk start and finish?
It starts at The Guildhall Door and finishes in Market square, so it is a loop that ends where it began. Along the way you pass The Eagle pub, New Museums Site, Pembroke College, Laundress Lane, Queens' College back gates, the University Library, Garret Hostel Bridge and Trinity College.
How long does it take?
Most players take a little over two hours, around 130 minutes, including walking and solving the puzzles. The route covers 3.1 km. You can pause at any point and continue later if you want a coffee or a longer look at a college.
Can we play as a couple or a small group?
Yes. One ticket covers the whole group playing together on the same game. It works especially well for couples and pairs, who can share the puzzles and the stories of the famous alumni connected to each stop.
Is it played outdoors, and what if it rains?
The game is played outdoors as you walk between stops such as Garret Hostel Bridge, college gates and the streets around Market square. Dress for the weather. Because there is no fixed start time and you can pause, you can wait out a shower and carry on afterwards.
What makes this alumni-themed game a cooler way to discover Cambridge?
Instead of listing facts, this game turns you into an “Uncanny Zoologist” hunting magical creatures while visiting real spots tied to big names—like the DNA pioneer, the inventor of the computer, etc. You solve puzzles, walk alleyways, see colleges, and discover hidden history—all wrapped in fun.
Is this good for a romantic outing?
For sure. Imagine wandering Cambridge’s quaint lanes at dusk, sharing laughs over tricky clues, pausing at an old college gate, then finishing in Market Square under street lamps. It’s romantic, playful, and totally different from dinner-and-a-movie.
Can families with curious kids enjoy this adventure?
Yes! Kids who love stories, puzzles, or even fantasy will be into tracking escaped magical creatures, spotting historic landmarks, and learning fun science and tech history—all while walking at a gentle pace with plenty of breaks.
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Cambridge discovery context
Ideas that changed science and computing
Cambridge’s academic history includes Charles Babbage’s early designs for mechanical calculation, Alan Turing’s foundations for modern computing and the work that established DNA’s double-helix structure. The University counts more than a hundred Nobel Prizes connected with its members. This quest links that real record of discovery to colleges, lanes and scholarly landmarks, while its escaped magical creatures and the role of Uncanny Zoologist belong to the fictional game story. Playable languages: English.
