Stories of the Upper West Side: Self-Guided Puzzle Walk

1 hour to 1 hour 30 minutes (approximately)
Offered in: English

Discover New York’s Upper West Side by solving challenges and unlocking stories on your phone, leading you to new places and amazing stories.

Play the engaging exploration game, taking the role of Jim, a down and out artist with a dream to make the world a better place. Join the game!

Highlights include:
• Explore Central Park West, Lincoln Center, The Pythian and more lesser-known places.
• Enjoy a uniquely crafted story brought to you by our talented writers.
• Discover why The Ansonia had farm animals on the roof and a trained seal!
• Learn all about why they call this place “Spook Central".
• Try a new type of experience, the perfect mix between a tour, outdoor escape game, and treasure hunt.

After your booking, you will receive an email with instructions on how to download and play the game on your phone. We recommend that each user purchases a ticket for an optimal experience, although several people can share a phone.

What's Included

24/7 customer support.
A city exploration game available on your phone (Questo app).
A tour guide.
Entry tickets to attractions (not needed to complete the tour)

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

• Go to 55 Central Park West (game starting point). • Bring a charged phone. • Open the Questo app and follow the instructions. • You must have downloaded the app and created an account first, using the same email you made the purchase with.

End point

You will finish at The Dakota.

Itinerary

Duration: 1 hour to 1 hour 30 minutes (approximately)
  • 1

    You will begin at 55 Central Park West. Here you will be given your first clue to solve the challenge that awaits you, which will unlock the next part of the story and give you the directions to the next stop.

    5 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 2

    Here you will find your first clue to solve the challenge that awaits you, which will unlock the next part of the story and give you the directions to the next stop.

    5 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 3

    Study your next clue on The Pythian.

    5 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 4

    To unlock the next part of the story you will be given your next clue to solve the challenge that awaits you.

    5 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 5

    Look up your next clue to unlock the next part of the story and give you the correct directions.

    5 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 6

    You will be given a new clue to solve the challenge that awaits you at Verdi Square. You can stop for as long as you like and continue exploring at your own pace.

    5 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 7

    You will be given a new clue to solve the challenge that awaits you at The Ansonia. You can stop for as long as you like and continue exploring at your own pace.

    5 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 8

    Receive your next clue. You can stop for as long as you like and continue exploring at your own pace.

    5 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 9

    Enjoy the view and continue exploring at your own pace.

    5 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 10

    Explore at your own pace while admiring the buildings around you.

    5 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 11

    To solve the challenge that awaits you at Theodore Roosevelt Park you will be given the next clue.

    5 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 12

    See the galleria and get your next clue to solve the challenge and get new directions.

    5 minutes Admission ticket not included
  • 13

    Enjoy the view and continue exploring at your own pace.

    5 minutes Admission ticket not included
  • 14

    Explore at your own pace while admiring the buildings around you.

    5 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 15

    You will finish at The Dakota. Here is where both the story and the city exploration games end.

    5 minutes Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Questo

Tags

Private Sightseeing Tours
Historical Tours
Walking Tours
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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