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Highlights of Cambridge: Scholars & Secret Societies

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🧩 Gamified Discovery: Solve 10 location-based puzzles to unlock hidden stories and secret spots.

📍 Starting Point: King's College, 9 King's Parade, Cambridge CB2 1SJ, UK

🛡️ Free Cancellation: Cancel up to 24 hours before your planned start for a full refund.

🌐 Available In: 🇬🇧 English 🇪🇸 Español

Places you will visit

10

It will take you

59-89 mins

You will walk

2370 steps

Total distance

1.8 km

Route you will explore

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Starting point King's College
9 King's Parade, Cambridge CB2 1SJ, UK
Finish point The Corpus Clock
59 Trumpington St, Cambridge CB2 1DS, UK

About this quest

You might know the city for its elite university, but did you know about all the secret societies Cambridge is home to - like The Apostles (named as such because of the twelve founding members) or The Knights Borogrove (who are shrouded in mystery and gossip)? 

In this scholars walk Cambridge will be revealed to you as it has not been before - you will get to  visit top Cambridge attractions like King's College, the Corpus Clock, Christ's College, the Round Church and more, while learning about famous scholars and secret societies. 

Don’t worry, you don’t need to be an expert on Cambridge secret societies 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 Highlights of Cambridge tour has never been so fun!

What to Expect

This self-guided walking tour in Cambridge, UK combines exploration, storytelling, and puzzle-solving into one unique experience. As you navigate through the city, you will discover 10 carefully selected locations, each revealing a piece of the story.

The entire quest takes approximately 4440 minutes to complete and covers 1.8km on foot. You will move at your own pace, with the freedom to pause whenever you want to take photos, grab a coffee, or simply soak in the atmosphere.

Each location features a challenge or puzzle that unlocks the next chapter of your story. These challenges are designed to be fun and engaging while teaching you about the history, culture, and hidden gems of Cambridge, UK.

No tour guide needed – your smartphone becomes your guide. The Questo app provides directions, shares stories, and presents challenges along the way.

Highlights

  • See the Highlights of Cambridge, as well as many hidden gems

  • Visit the top Cambridge colleges

  • Marvel at the Round Church

The mission: Your story in Cambridge, UK

Whilst out and about on our Highlights of Cambridge tour, you’ll be swept up in a gripping story, brought to life by our top-notch writers:

You live in medieval Britain, under the rule of the Tudors. As a student at Cambridge, you joined a secret society, "The Gentle Chroniclers", which fights to preserve prohibited books deemed revolutionary by the King.

Your mission is to find "Call to Uprising", a volume which Rosalynd, a fellow member, had hidden before being captured and extorted its approximate location. 

Now that the hiding place has been revealed to the King’s minions, you are the only hope to reach the book before them.


Tips & Recommendations

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Wear Comfortable Shoes

You will be walking throughout the city, so comfortable footwear is essential for enjoying the experience.

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Charge Your Phone

Make sure your smartphone is fully charged. The quest runs through the Questo app, and you will be using it throughout.

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Check the Weather

This is an outdoor activity. Bring an umbrella or sunscreen depending on the forecast.

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Bring a Camera

You will discover photogenic locations and hidden gems perfect for capturing memories.

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Stay Hydrated

Bring water, especially during warmer months or longer quests.

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Play with Friends

While you can play solo, quests are more fun with friends or family. One ticket works for a group.

Important Information

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Duration

Approximately 4440 minutes

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Distance

1.8km walking

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Group Size

Unlimited

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Difficulty

Easy to Moderate

Accessibility

Not wheelchair accessible (stairs and uneven surfaces)

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Cancellation Policy

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before your scheduled start time

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Need to Know Before Booking

  • You will need the Questo app on your smartphone (iOS or Android)
  • Each ticket can be used by a group (share one device or play separately)
  • Internet connection required to download the quest initially
  • Once downloaded, you can play offline if needed

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Flexibility
Fixed schedules & no pausing
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Privacy
Crowds of up to 30 strangers
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Pricing
$30-$40 per person
Affordable per-group pricing
Availability
Requires advance booking
Instant access 24/7/365
Experience
Passive listening to a guide
Active gamification; you solve the mystery

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