NYC Upper East Side Self-Guided Scavenger Hunt

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2 to 3 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English

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

What's Included

24/7 customer service
Instructions and directions on your smartphone
39 varied challenges
No entry tickets are provided as this tour is strictly exterior and does not enter any venue

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Once you're standing outside the Metropolitan Museum of Art, on the sidewalk near 5th Ave, and have completed the transaction with our website, log in with your account (My Account / Scavenger Hunts) and click on the blue button to begin your scavenger hunt.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 2 to 3 hours (approximately)
  • The Metropolitan Museum of Art (Pass by)

    Learn about the history and architecture of this museum, as you also solve 3 challenges.

    Admission ticket free
  • (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.

    Admission ticket free
  • 1

    Solve 2 challenges as you learn about this playground, related to the MET, and its inspirations.

    5 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    Learn about this galerie and the building's owners as you solve a few challenges here.

    Admission ticket free
  • Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum (Pass by)

    Solve a challenge as you learn about this museum, its architecture, and history.

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    Learn about this small but beautiful museum, and solve a challenge to discover your next destination.

    Admission ticket free
  • 2

    Solve a challenge as you learn about this beautiful church.

    15 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 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.

    Admission ticket free
  • 3

    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.

    20 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 4
    Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis Reservoir

    Learn about the Reservoir, Jacky Kennedy, and Central Park and you make your way to the South Gate House.

    15 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 5

    Learn about this gate house as you solve 3 challenges here.

    5 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    Learn about this Pinetum as you make your way to the Alexander Hamilton Monument

    Admission ticket free
  • 6
    Alexander Hamilton Statue

    Solve 2 challenges as you learn about Alexander Hamilton

    5 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 7
    Cleopatra's Needle

    Solve 2 challenges as you learn about this obelisk which originally stood in Alexandria, Egypt.

    10 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 8
    Belvedere Castle

    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

    20 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 9
    Bow Bridge

    Solve a challenge as you cross the beautiful Bow Bridge over The Lake.

    5 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 10
    Bethesda Fountain

    Solve a challenge while admiring this beautiful fountain and terrace.

    5 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 11
    Hans Christian Andersen Statue

    Solve 2 challenges while learning about this historical author.

    5 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 12
    Alice in Wonderland Statue

    Solve a challenge while admiring this large statue before making your way to a small playground and yet another challenge.

    5 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • Ukrainian Institute of America (Pass by)

    Admire this beautiful building and learn its history as you solve a challenge.

    Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
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Tags

Private Sightseeing Tours
Architecture 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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