Cambridge Treasure Hunt

Our renowned Cambridge Treasure Hunt has been designed to combine elements of entertainment and sightseeing, with sections both on and off the river.

Armed with questionnaires and maps, teams of 4 or more people tackle clues which range from the painfully cryptic to the craftily creative. The emphasis is upon enjoyment, not speed; our aim is for you to get the most out of the city.

Contact our Bookings Team on 01223 359750 or at enquiries@scudamores.com to organise your perfect Cambridge treasure hunt.

Punting Treasure Hunt Quest

The first part is a self hire punt quest and an important part of the adventure. Our staff will give you punting tips to help you on your way, with the physical challenge of navigating the river being very much part of the fun.

Choose our chauffeured punt option to let one of our guides do the navigating for you.

Walking Treasure Hunt Quest

The adventure continues as you explore Cambridge city centre on foot and hunt out the answers and some great photo spots. On the walking stage there is an option to add a quest section within King's College Chapel itself.

Cambridge Treasure Hunt Winners

The teams complete both a self hire punt quest and a walking quest. Answers are marked on return of the teams, with marks being liberally added for wit, style, artistic merit and creativity. The results will be ready soon after the last team has finished and the winners rewarded for their superior efforts with a much-deserved prize.

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1. Select type of treasure hunt:

Self-hire
Do it yourself from £155

Chauffeured
Someone punting for you from £180

Are you looking to have a go at punting while solving the mysteries of Cambridge? Then the self-hire option is for you.

Do you want to lay back and relax while cracking Cambridge's secret and let one of our punt guides steer the boat? Then a chauffeured treasure hunt is the right option.

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The minimum age for hiring a boat is 16 years old. If your party has members 15 years old or younger they must be accompanied by an adult aged 18 years or older.
The maximum capacity of a 6 person self-hire punt is 6 people (5 passengers + 1 punter).
Aim to arrive 15 minutes before your booking slot to allow time for checking in. For a self-hire treasure hunt, at check-in, you'll be asked to leave a contactless card hire deposit, then read and electronically sign our Conditions of Hire.
Any changes to a booking can be made up to 48 hours in advance. Paid bookings, cancelled up to 48 hours in advance are eligible for a refund minus an administration fee equal to 30% of the booking's value up to a cap of £50 or a credit note for the full amount of the booking. We are unable to offer refunds less than 48 hours in advance except in cases of dangerous conditions.
You can easily reschedule your booking up to 1 hour before departure by following the link in your booking confirmation.
Once you've boarded your punt you'll receive a briefing from a member of our staff, after which your treasure hunt commences.
Bookings are subject to our Terms & Conditions.

Please call us on 01223 359750 if you have any questions about your purchase.

What we’re doing differently

Requiring visitors to book in advance to avoid crowding and limiting numbers on each punt.
Thoroughly sanitising all equipment (boat, cushions, pole and paddle) before and after each use.
Implementing designated pedestrian route layouts and signage on site, along with dedicated members of staff to monitor the flow of people.
Conducting briefings and hire handover procedures from one meter plus when socidal-distancing rules are in place.

What we ask of you

Bring your own hand sanitiser (and other PPE if you want to of course).
Be confidently mobile as we have had to adapt how we hold the boat to get you on and off and are unable to offer you a supporting hand or arm.
NOT to participate if you / anyone in your household/group have been infected or displayed any coronavirus symptoms, or have been in contact with anyone that has the virus, within the last 14 days.

During your visit

In order to maintain social distancing, please arrive on time. Sadly, if you're more than 15 minutes late, we won’t be able to guarantee you entry. Your entry will be at the discretion of the Duty Manager, who will base their decision on visitor numbers and the ability to maintain social distancing.
Have your booking confirmation ready to show the Scudamore’s staff member at the front entrance, preferably on your mobile device, to minimise contact.
To help keep everyone safe, please follow social distancing and government guidance throughout your visit. Please look out for our staff and any signs around the site, taking care to follow their guidance.
You are encouraged to clean or sanitise your hands immediately before and after your trip. Hand sanitiser will be available on site for the use of any customers who don’t have their own.

We have two locations in the city centre from where you can book the treasure hunt. Before your visit, please check which punting station you are booked from; your confirmation letter will state this.

Mill Lane Punting Station

Granta Place
Mill Lane
Cambridge
CB2 1RS

Quayside Punting Station

Magdalene Bridge
Cambridge
CB5 8AB

Parking and Public Transport

More information on Cambridge parking and public transport to our locations can be found here.

2. Select length and options:

Punt and Walk
around 3 hours

Punt only
around 2 hours

This option includes self-guided punt along the College Backs and a self-guided walk in the city centre of Cambridge.

Highlights:

- Learn about Cambridge by solving its mysteries
- Have a go at punting
- See the famous sights of Cambridge
- Explore the historic centre of Cambridge

Prices:
- Adult £26.00
- Concession £23.00
- Child (under 16) £17.00
- Minimum charge of £205 for less than 8 people.

Please contact our Bookings Team to reserve: on 01223 359750 or enquiries@scudamores.com.

This option includes a self-guided punt along the College Backs.

Highlights:

- Learn about Cambridge by solving its mysteries
- Have a go at punting
- See the famous sights of Cambridge

Prices:
- Adult £22.00
- Concession £20.00
- Child (under 16) £14.00
- Minimum charge of £155 for less than 8 people.

Please contact our Bookings Team to reserve: on 01223 359750 or enquiries@scudamores.com.

2. Select length and options:

Punt and Walk
around 2 hours

Punt only
around 1 hour

This option includes a guided punt tour along the College Backs and a self-guided walk in the city centre of Cambridge.

Highlights:

- Learn about Cambridge by solving its mysteries
- Guided tour of the College Backs
- See the famous sights of Cambridge
- Explore the historic centre of Cambridge

Prices:
- Adult £31.00
- Concession £28.00
- Child (under 16) £19.50
- Minimum charge of £230 for less than 8 people.

Please contact our Bookings Team to reserve: on 01223 359750 or enquiries@scudamores.com.

This option includes a guided punt tour along the College Backs.

Highlights:

- Learn about Cambridge by solving its mysteries
- Guided tour of the College Backs
- See the famous sights of Cambridge

Prices:
- Adult £27.00
- Concession £23.00
- Child (under 16) £15.00
- Minimum charge of £180 for less than 8 people.

Please contact our Bookings Team to reserve: on 01223 359750 or enquiries@scudamores.com.

Have a question?

How many people can each boat hold?

Our self-hire boats hold up to 6 people and our chauffeured tour boats hold up to 12 passengers.

What is the start and endpoint of the treasure hunt?

You can choose between our two departure points when you book: Mill Lane or Quayside. Your treasure hunt will finish at the same place you started from.

How long is the experience?

The combined length of the punt and walk treasure hunt is approximately 3 hours and for the punt only one 1.5 hours.

What if the weather changes on the day?

All of our tours run as normal unless the river conditions are dangerous and we have to stop operating. As standard, we provide umbrellas and blankets on our chauffeured tour boats.

Can I move or make changes to my booking?

Any changes to a booking can be made up to 48 hours in advance. If you have any queries regarding your booking please get in touch with our Bookings Team directly on 01223 359750.

Any other questions?

Email: enquiries@scudamores.com
Phone: 01223 359750

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Cambridge Treasure Hunt

Punting and Walking Treasure Hunt

Punting Treasure Hunt Quest

Walking Treasure Hunt Quest

Cambridge Treasure Hunt Winners

1. Select type of treasure hunt:

What we’re doing differently

What we ask of you

During your visit

Mill Lane Punting Station

Quayside Punting Station

Parking and Public Transport

2. Select length and options:

2. Select length and options:

Have a question?

How to Punt

Concessions