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Scholars & Secrets of Cambridge: Self-Guided Puzzle Adventure

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Cambridge, United Kingdom
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About this activity

Race against fictional Tudor authorities through Cambridge's most prestigious colleges and historic landmarks by solving smartphone-based riddles that unlock secret stories. This self-guided adventure combines sightseeing with puzzle-solving, letting you explore at your own pace while uncovering Cambridge's medieval heritage through immersive storytelling.

Embark on a quest around Cambridge by solving clues to find a mysterious book before the King's army does, all on your smartphone. Unlock new stories as you discover on your own the Corpus Clock, King's College, Trinity Hall, and more.

+ Visit the top Cambridge colleges
+ Solve riddles on your phone and discover hidden gems
+ Marvel at the Round Church

You will play the role of a person who lives in medieval Britain, under the rule of the Tudors. As a student at Cambridge, you joined a secret society, which fights to preserve prohibited books deemed revolutionary by the King.

Each riddle you solve will lead you from one place to another, giving you exact directions, so you won’t need a map, a GPS or a guide. When you solve it and guess the answer, the secret story of that place is unlocked.

P.S.: After you buy the tour, you will receive an access code that you can to unlock this quest inside the Questo app.

Highlights

  • ✓Solve riddles that unlock hidden narratives at King's College, Trinity Hall, and the Corpus Clock
  • ✓Follow turn-by-turn directions on your phone—no map or guide required
  • ✓Discover the Round Church and other iconic Cambridge landmarks
  • ✓Step into a Tudor-era mystery where you protect banned books from the King's army
  • ✓Explore top Cambridge colleges at your own rhythm

Insider tips

  • ★Start early morning (before 10am) when colleges are less crowded and you can linger at each puzzle location for photos
  • ★Some college grounds have restricted access during exam periods (May–June); check college opening times beforehand
  • ★Wear comfortable shoes—you'll walk roughly 2–3 miles across the city centre with multiple stops
  • ★Have your phone fully charged and download the Questo app before arriving to activate your access code instantly

Good to know

  • •Self-guided via smartphone app (Questo); requires internet connection and activated access code
  • •Takes 1.5 hours at a steady pace, but allow extra time to explore colleges and take photos
  • •Suitable for groups—multiple people can share one access code by using the app on one phone
  • •Some college courtyards may charge small entrance fees (not included); verify current college entry policies
  • •Not suitable for wheelchair users due to narrow medieval streets and steps at some college entrances

Who it's for

Cultural tourists interested in Cambridge's academic heritage and Tudor historyPuzzle and mystery game enthusiastsSelf-guided tour preferences seeking flexibility over scheduled group walksFamilies and groups wanting interactive sightseeing with smartphone engagement

Best time to visit

Visit late spring (May–September) when Cambridge colleges have extended opening hours and weather is dry—morning visits avoid afternoon tourist crowds and give you better light for sightseeing. Avoid exam periods (late May–early June) when some college grounds are closed to visitors.

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