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NYC Upper East Side Self-Guided Scavenger Hunt
NYC Upper East Side Self-Guided Scavenger Hunt
NYC Upper East Side Self-Guided Scavenger Hunt
NYC Upper East Side Self-Guided Scavenger Hunt
NYC Upper East Side Self-Guided Scavenger Hunt

NYC Upper East Side Self-Guided Scavenger Hunt

By Tourist Scavenger Hunt
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$69 per traveller* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple travellers
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  • Free cancellation available
  • 3h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
Overview

Looking for things to do on the Upper East Side? Our self-guided walking tour/scavenger hunt will take you from the Metropolitan Museum of Art to the Jaqueline Kennedy Onassis Reservoir in Central Park via its zoo, several museums, and art galleries!

Solve challenges at every step to discover your next destination and learn new things. Learn a little history as well as interesting facts about what surrounds you. See the sights.

The New York Manhattan Upper East Side Tourist Scavenger Hunt is a 3.9 km / 2.4 mi self-guided walking tour with challenges along the way. It should take you 3 hours to complete.

-A fun learning experience
-See the sights! 38 locations
-Learn some local history
-Challenge your knowledge: 39 varied challenges
-Fun for all ages, kids included
-Wheelchair and stroller accessible throughout
-Pet-friendly throughout
-Start whenever you are ready, from your smartphone – no fixed schedule
-Take as little, or as much time as you wish to complete your hunt

Activity location

  • Ancient Playground
    • 85th Street right off of Fifth Avenue, Just north of the Metropolitan Museum of Art
    • 10028, New York City, New York, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • The Metropolitan Museum of Art
    • 1000 5th Avenue
    • 10028, New York, New York, United States

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NYC Upper East Side Self-Guided Scavenger Hunt in English
  • Activity duration is 3 hours3h3h
  • Opening hours: Tue 7:00 am-9:00 pm
  • English
Language options: English
Price details
NZ$68.88 x 1 TravellerNZ$68.88
Total
Price is NZ$68.88

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included24/7 customer service
  • What's includedWhat's includedInstructions and directions on your smartphone
  • What's includedWhat's included39 varied challenges
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedNo entry tickets are provided as this tour is strictly exterior and does not enter any venue

Know before you book

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Transport options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

The Metropolitan Museum of Art (Pass by)
Learn about the history and architecture of this museum, as you also solve 3 challenges.
The Benjamin N. Duke House (Pass by)
Learn about Benjamin Duke and this beautiful house, as you also solve a challenge. You will also see his brother's house near the end of your tour.
Ancient Playground
  • 5m
Solve 2 challenges as you learn about this playground, related to the MET, and its inspirations.
Neue Galerie (Pass by)
Learn about this galerie and the building's owners as you solve a few challenges here.
Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum (Pass by)
Solve a challenge as you learn about this museum, its architecture, and history.
National Academy of Design Museum (Pass by)
Learn about this small but beautiful museum, and solve a challenge to discover your next destination.
The Episcopal Church of The Heavenly Rest
  • 15m
Solve a challenge as you learn about this beautiful church.
Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum (Pass by)
Learn about the Carnegie House Museum and its gardens while you solve challenges to uncover your next destination.
Engineers' Gate
  • 20m
Learn about the Engineer's Gate, and other similar gates around Central Park, as you enter the park for a segment of your tour. Solve 3 challenges here.
Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis Reservoir
  • 15m
Learn about the Reservoir, Jacky Kennedy, and Central Park and you make your way to the South Gate House.
South Gate House
  • 5m
Learn about this gate house as you solve 3 challenges here.
East Pinetum (Pass by)
Learn about this Pinetum as you make your way to the Alexander Hamilton Monument
Alexander Hamilton Statue
  • 5m
Solve 2 challenges as you learn about Alexander Hamilton
Cleopatra's Needle
  • 10m
Solve 2 challenges as you learn about this obelisk qui originally stood in Alexandrian, Egypt.
Belvedere Castle
  • 20m
Make your way through Central Park to find this small castle. Climb to the top for great views of the park. Solve challenges while you're here
Bow Bridge
  • 5m
Solve a challenge as you cross the beautiful Bow Bridge over The Lake.
Bethesda Fountain
  • 5m
Solve a challenge while admiring this beautiful fountain and terrace.
Hans Christian Andersen Statue
  • 5m
Solve 2 challenges while learning about this historical author.
Alice in Wonderland Statue
  • 5m
Solve a challenge while admiring this large statue before making your way to a small playground and yet another challenge.
Ukrainian Institute of America (Pass by)
Admire this beautiful building and learn its history as you solve a challenge.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESAncient Playground
    • 85th Street right off of Fifth Avenue, Just north of the Metropolitan Museum of Art
    • 10028, New York City, New York, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLEThe Metropolitan Museum of Art
    • 1000 5th Avenue
    • 10028, New York, New York, United States

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