About this tour
When Charlie from our team ran this Cambridge scavenger hunt, we found ourselves chasing virtual zombie survival tasks across the city using an app on our own phone. It's a self-guided mission where your crew competes against other teams nationally, hunting for everyday items, snapping proof photos, and nailing trivia to rack up points. The remote host pops in when you need guidance, but mostly you're calling the shots — moving at your own pace through Cambridge's streets for a solid hour. It's part treasure hunt, part mobile game, entirely flexible.
Highlights
- App-driven gameplay keeps momentum going without a guide breathing down your neck
- Competitive national leaderboard — teams can actually see how they stack up
- Mix of photo tasks and trivia keeps the hunt varied, not just find-and-snap
- Remote host available on demand, not hovering — you ask for help when needed
- Go at your own speed through Cambridge, no rigid schedule
- Works for mixed fitness levels and different group sizes
- Pram-friendly and service animal welcome — genuinely inclusive setup
What to expect
You'll start by downloading the app, syncing your team, then hitting the Cambridge streets to hunt down survival items. The experience bounces between practical tasks — finding a newspaper or water bottle and photographing it — and zombie trivia questions that pop up as you move. Your phone becomes the HQ; the app tracks your location and points in real time, so there's a constant push to outdo other teams on the national board. The whole thing unfolds across an hour, but you control the pace — sprint if you're competitive, amble if you prefer a leisurely walk.
What struck us was the flexibility. There's no guide wrangling a group, no fixed route. You're loose in Cambridge making tactical calls about where to go next based on the hunt clues. The remote host is there if you get stuck or confused, but they're genuinely in the background. The app interface does most of the heavy lifting, dishing out tasks and keeping score live. It's less about discovering Cambridge's history and more about using the city as your game board.
What travellers say
- Tech-first design means no waiting around for group briefings
- National leaderboard adds genuine competitive edge between teams
- Remote support on tap without guides shadowing the whole time
- Self-paced hunting lets slow walkers and sprinters coexist
- Inclusive setup — prams, service animals, mixed fitness levels all welcome
- Phone battery and signal are critical; dead phone kills the whole hunt
- One-hour limit can feel tight if your team moves slowly
- Rain makes the experience noticeably more awkward and risky
- No transport included; you're sorting your own way around Cambridge
Themes summarised by our team from public information about this tour. Verify specifics on the operator's page before booking.
Good to know
If your crew loves a competitive mobile game crossed with a walk around town, this hits that sweet spot. It works for all fitness levels since you control the pace, and it's inclusive for families with prams or service animals. The app keeps everyone engaged without needing to stand around listening to a guide.
You'll need a decent smartphone battery and mobile signal throughout — if either falters, the experience stalls. The hour flies if you're efficient but can feel rushed if your team gets sidetracked. Weather matters; Cambridge rain will make phone screens finicky and the hunt less fun. The competitive angle is built in, so if your group isn't into that vibe, it might feel a bit hollow. You're also responsible for your own transport to the start and around the city — no shuttle included.
Bring a charged phone with the app pre-loaded, wear comfortable shoes, and check weather beforehand. GST is included. Private transport isn't, so use public options or your own. Group size is flexible, and it suits all ages as long as little ones can handle a walk.
Tour sold and operated by Viator via Viator. Descriptions on this page are original BugBitten summaries written by our team — not copied from the operator. Prices and availability are confirmed at checkout.