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

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.

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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!

Storyline

You are an Uncanny Zoologist, performing experiments with the weirdest and most magical creatures in the world.

You arrive at the entrance to the hidden lab and discover with a shock that it’s wide-open. Disaster! All of the Uncanny Animals have escaped. Somebody must have released them! These experiments are top-secret. The University has been hiding them for hundreds of years. If anyone sees them there will be chaos!

You have to catch them, and QUICK - before something Uncanny happens!

Places you will visit

13

It will take you

152-182 mins

You will walk

4070 steps

Total distance

3.1 km

Experience's route

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Isobel C

23 May 2025

Lau

19 May 2025
Wonderful experience, learned so much. Very well put to

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27 Apr 2025

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19 Apr 2025

Susie Kelly

02 Mar 2025
Great fun

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Frequently asked questions

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.

We’re a group of friends—can this be a mini-challenge or team event?

Definitely. Split into teams to see who catches their creature first, debate over clues, explore quiet corners, then meet for a coffee or meal in one of Cambridge’s cosy pubs. It becomes part escape game, part city roam.

Where exactly will this walk take me in Cambridge?

You’ll go past the University Library, some of the oldest colleges, picturesque alleyways, and even a famous pub with history. The route shows both the iconic and the lesser known sides of Cambridge’s heritage.