Top Cambridge Outdoor Activities

Cambridge is known for its University and ancient buildings, but a lot of visitors miss out on the haunted history and mysterious stories associated with its famous buildings. With this tour, tick off top sights such as the Market Square, Magdalene Bridge, Clare College, and Trinity College—but instead of the usual historical information, hear stories about hauntings, occultists, witches, and phantom fellows. Highlights include tales of Oliver Cromwell, the hangman’s house, and the Round Church.

Put down the guidebook and enjoy an interactive way of discovering the highlights and hidden gems of Cambridge with this self-guided treasure hunt. Accessed via your smartphone, simply solve clues, and follow interactive treasure maps to explore different places in the city. There’s no time limit—which means you can go at your own pace—and plenty of fun city facts and stories are provided along the way.

Discover the delights of the Cam River and enjoy a quintessentially English adventure on this punting tour in Cambridge. Hop into your punt on the banks of the river and make yourself comfortable. Glide gracefully along the peaceful waterway as your guide points out sites of interest such as King's College Chapel, the Bridge of Sighs, and the Mathematical Bridge, and gain insight into Cambridge’s fascinating history. In case the English summer takes a turn for the worse, your punt is equipped with blankets, cushions and umbrellas.

Witness exquisite architecture and verdant public spaces on this hop-on hop-off Cambridge sightseeing bus tour.  With your 24-hour pass, relax for the hour-long full tour, or design a personalized itinerary with 16 possible stops with easy access to Trinity College, King’s College Chapel, The Backs and more. Enjoy unobstructed views from the open-air viewing deck and fun onboard commentary as you savor this medieval university town.

Cambridge is known for its University colleges and its punting scene. Combine both of these things by going on a private Cambridge punting tour, which takes you past the backs of multiple colleges, such as Magdalene, and King's. You’ll see beautiful views that can only be reached by water, and a private tour means you’ll have direct access to your chauffeur for questions about Cambridge.

Learn about the secrets of Cambridge University on this private guided walking tour. Explore the colleges with a knowledgeable insider—a former student. By going on a student-guided tour, you’ll be able to ask questions about what life at Cambridge was like, and hear fascinating anecdotes. You won’t have to worry about navigating as your guide will lead the way and take you to multiple colleges, chapels, and libraries.

This wonderful shared punting tour in Cambridge is a great way to combine the experience of seeing famous colleges from a unique vantage point, and learning about Cambridge’s history at the same time. Take the stress out of rushing for a specific time slot, as timing is flexible. Simply show up during opening hours to be allocated the next available spot. You’ll have a personal chauffeur to steer the punt, as well as entertain you with stories about Cambridge.

Embark on an extraordinary adventure with Mission Truth, the ULTIMATE OUTDOOR ESCAPE GAME that immerses you in the captivating wonders of Cambridge! Prepare to unlock wanderlust as you venture through the streets of Cambridge in your thrilling mission. Engage your intellect, sharpen problem-solving skills, and conquer riddles to lead you closer to the truth. Visit iconic landmarks like King's College and the Corpus Clock, all whilst discovering hidden gems and untold tales known only to locals. All you need is WhatsApp and the spirit of adventure! Start your mission at any time that suits you best, regardless of the official starting time. Are you ready to seize the opportunity to explore, solve, and uncover the truth within Cambridge? Step into the world of Mission Truth and let your extraordinary adventure begin!

This is a great way to discover secret spots off the usual tourist trail in Cambridge without having to do hours of research. Instead, take part in a self-guided tour and treasure hunt that’s easily accessible through your smartphone. Along the way, work with your group to solve clues, earn points, and have a chance to win prizes along the way.

Cambridge is known for its famous boat race, and with this rowing experience, you can ride a coxed “eight boat”—just like the ones used by the Cambridge and Oxford University rowing teams. No need to worry if it’s your first time—this experience is ideal for beginners, and a full introduction and technical practice session are provided at the City of Cambridge Rowing Club before setting out on the water.

Use clues at each attraction to find your next destination and challenge yourself to use logic, imagination, observation, and team spirit to complete the game. Uncover local information and facts about the city as you explore. Discover hidden gems and narrow streets. Without a schedule and at your own pace, pause anytime and continue later or even another day. Work as a team or compete with each other. A unique team-building activity perfect for couples, families, companies, students and groups of friends.

Zombie Scavengers in Cambridge challenges your team to survive a zombie apocalypse! The game instructs you to find a variety of items to survive the apocalypse anywhere in the city you'd like via an app. Get points for finding survival items (in any order you want) and participating in exciting zombie themed tasks. Plan your survival adventure carefully in order to get the most points to survive! A remote host will be following along (virtually) and help if you need it via chat. Come survive with us in Cambridge today!

Turning the Streets of Cambridge Into an Adventure Playground! Get a unique perspective of the city centre on this self-guided, interactive treasure hunt. It's the best way to see the city! On your adventure, unlock a hidden trail by finding clues, solving puzzles and completing challenges, earning points along the way. During your Quest, discover the city's highlights, explore hidden gems, learn some fun facts about the places you visit and see things that most people just pass by. As the activity is all self-guided through the app, you can start your Quest when you want (must be played during daylight hours), there are no set starting/ending times. No groups to follow. You can go at your own pace, stopping for longer in one location, taking a break or having a snack in one of the many cafes and pubs along the trail OR you can make it a race and try to get to the top of the city leaderboard! Instant acess with nothing to print from home. Will you conquer the Quest?

Operation City Quest of Cambridge is a great way to see the city! Use an app to submit photos of items you find around the city and challenges you complete for points. The items and challenges can be completed in any order you prefer! See your score on the app leaderboard to see how you compare. The scavenger hunt includes a remote host to help via chat along the way. Come discover Cambridge.

The treasure hunt was created by a Cambridge Green Badge Guide who wants to share with you his love of the quirky and rather unusual spots in Cambridge. This will take you to one or two spots that are off-the-beaten-path and that I am confident you wouldn't have found by yourself. Many locals in Cambridge are unaware of these! You will do this in your own private group, but at the end I will meet you again and share with you some intriguing facts and details about the things that you discovered. This will certainly give you a unique perspective on Cambridge.