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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.

⚡ Instantâneo🛡 Reembolsável⏱ 3 h🧩 13 puzzles
🌐 Jogue em 🇬🇧 English
Melhor avaliado4.72630 resenhas
£10.99

per player · one-time · yours forever

An evening of adventure for less than two coffees

How many players?
1

Each player races on their own phone.

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Full refund until you start playing · 13 stops · 3 hrs · 3.1 km

Live in Cambridge, UK? The Annual Pass is how locals play — £59.99/yr. See the Annual Pass

Lugares que vais visitar

13

Isso levará você

152-182 mins

Vais caminhar

4070 passos

Distância total

3.1 km

Destaques

  • 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!

Bring your crew

Race to the finish.

Everyone plays on their own phone — race solo, as a couple, or with a crew of any size. First to solve every clue takes the crown.

Invite your whole crew — 2 friends or 200, split into teams.

Adventure

Your pace, no timer

Escape

Beat the clock

Plays offline at your own pace — live group races need a connection.

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A missão: A tua história em Cambridge, UK

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!

Dicas e recomendações

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Use calçado confortável

Você vai caminhar pela cidade; calçado confortável é essencial para aproveitar a experiência.

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Carregue o telemóvel

Certifique-se de que o smartphone tem pelo menos 60% de bateria. O quest corre na app Questo e você vai usá-la o tempo todo.

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Confira o tempo

É uma atividade ao ar livre. Leve guarda-chuva ou protetor solar consoante a previsão.

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Leve uma câmara

Vai descobrir locais fotogénicos e recantos secretos ideais para recordações.

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Mantenha-se hidratado

Leve água, sobretudo em meses quentes ou em quests longos.

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Jogue com amigos

Pode jogar sozinho, mas os quests são mais divertidos em grupo ou em família. Um bilhete vale para o grupo.

Classificações e resenhas

4.72

630 avaliações

5 Estrelas
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3 Estrelas
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Dawn Milne

30 Jun 2026
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Karen Ambrose

31 May 2026

Earthies

13 Mar 2026

Freddie Bols

19 Feb 2026

Vladimir Pavic

17 Jan 2026
Very well though of and exiting. Only issues was library, it was far and puzzle was hard for non English speaker nor animal expert.

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Perguntas frequentes

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.

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