Explore Cambridge’s hidden gems with a fun scavenger hunt!

Schedule

Sun, 03 Nov, 2024 at 07:00 am to Sat, 31 Jan, 2026 at 04:00 pm

UTC+00:00

Location

Parker's Piece | Cambridge, EN

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Discover Cambridge with a scavenger hunt! Follow clues to uncover the city’s iconic sites and hidden treasures.
About this Event

Embark on a lively scavenger hunt through the scenic streets of Cambridge! As you explore this picturesque city, you’ll pass sights like the iconic River Cam, solving clues that reveal Cambridge’s unique stories and little-known marvels. Perfect for friends, families, or solo adventurers, this interactive hunt offers an engaging way to connect with Cambridge’s intellectual history and serene beauty. With a mobile app as your guide, you’ll follow clues, complete challenges, and make your exploration of Cambridge a memorable journey!



Cambridge scavenger hunt

  • Uncover the highlights with an interactive smartphone app. Solve location-based riddles at the exterior of each attraction on this walking tour.
  • Navigation and automatic help system with 3 levels of hints.
  • Visit 10 of the most important attractions in the city as you walk. Stop and find clues at each attraction to reveal your next destination.
  • Enjoy the challenge of using logic, imagination, observation, and team spirit to finish the game.
  • Feel the thrill of completing each riddle. Start or pause the tour whenever you want. See the city at your own pace.
  • Read interesting information and facts about the city. Stop to snap pictures as you go.

Starting location: Parker’s Piece

Ending location: St. John’s College

You will visit:

  • Parker’s Piece
  • Scott Polar Research Institute
  • The Fitzwilliam Museum
  • Mathematical Bridge
  • University Museum Of Zoology
  • The Corpus Clock
  • King’s College
  • Great St Mary’s
  • Trinity College
  • St. John’s College and more

What's Included

  • Self-guided walking tour with World City Trail App
  • Location based puzzles
  • Login credentials
  • Map Navigation

What's Not Included

  • Smartphone & Data
  • Entry fees

Start whenever you want between 7 AM up to 4 PM.

Take the opportunity to snap some photos as you walk between locations. Pause the game and resume anytime.

Museum admission fees: Visits to museums and other attractions do not require a ticket, as the puzzles are related to their outdoor areas. Admission is purely your choice.

Find more scavenger hunts near you! Visit https://worldcitytrail.com

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Where is it happening?

Parker's Piece, Cambridge CB1 1NA, UK, Cambridge, United Kingdom

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Tickets

USD 8.78 to USD 15.70

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