Scholars & Secrets of Cambridge: Self-Guided Puzzle Adventure
Overview
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.
What's Included
- Full flexibility: start at any hour, take a break at any time and resume later
- This is the safest tour you can book: private, no human contact, you will avoid crowds.
- Play offline: you DON'T NEED an internet connection to play this city game
- This tour is always available. We are open 24/7, every day of the week.
- A physical tour guide
Meeting Location
58 Trumpington Street
Cambridge CB2 1RH, UK
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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Corpus Clock
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
King's College
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Gonville and Caius College
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Clare College
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Trinity College
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
St. John's College
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
The Round Church Visitor Centre
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Christ's College
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Trinity Hall (pass by)
Great St Mary's Church (Church of England) (pass by)
King's College Chapel (pass by)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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Activity code: C-107194P23
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Average 3.87 out of 5 stars based on 15 traveler reviews collected by Cool Shore Excursions and partner sites such as Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (GMT).
- Full flexibility: start at any hour, take a break at any time and resume later.
- This is the safest tour you can book: private, no human contact, you will avoid crowds.
- Play offline: you DON'T NEED an internet connection to play this city game.
- This tour is always available. We are open 24/7, every day of the week.
- A physical tour guide.
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Scholars & Secrets of Cambridge: Self-Guided Puzzle Adventure is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Scholars & Secrets of Cambridge: Self-Guided Puzzle Adventure will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Full flexibility: start at any hour, take a break at any time and resume later
- This is the safest tour you can book: private, no human contact, you will avoid crowds.
- Play offline: you DON'T NEED an internet connection to play this city game
- This tour is always available. We are open 24/7, every day of the week.
- A physical tour guide
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
