NYC Upper East Side Self-Guided Scavenger Hunt

New To The Site! New York City, USA

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2 to 3 hours (Approx.)
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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

What's Included

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

Meeting Location

Meeting point

The Metropolitan Museum of Art, 1000 5th Ave, New York, NY 10028, USA

Open in Google Maps

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.

What To Expect

The Metropolitan Museum of Art (Pass By)

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

Solve 2 challenges as you learn about this playground, related to the MET, and its inspirations.
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Neue Galerie (Pass By)

Learn about this galerie and the building's owners as you solve a few challenges here.
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Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum (Pass By)

Solve a challenge as you learn about this museum, its architecture, and history.
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National Academy of Design Museum (Pass By)

Learn about this small but beautiful museum, and solve a challenge to discover your next destination.
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The Episcopal Church of The Heavenly Rest

Solve a challenge as you learn about this beautiful church.
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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.
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Engineers' Gate

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.
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20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis Reservoir

Learn about the Reservoir, Jacky Kennedy, and Central Park and you make your way to the South Gate House.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

South Gate House

Learn about this gate house as you solve 3 challenges here.
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

East Pinetum (Pass By)

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

Solve 2 challenges as you learn about Alexander Hamilton
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Cleopatra's Needle

Solve 2 challenges as you learn about this obelisk qui originally stood in Alexandrian, Egypt.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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
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20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Bow Bridge

Solve a challenge as you cross the beautiful Bow Bridge over The Lake.
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Bethesda Fountain

Solve a challenge while admiring this beautiful fountain and terrace.
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Hans Christian Andersen Statue

Solve 2 challenges while learning about this historical author.
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Alice in Wonderland Statue

Solve a challenge while admiring this large statue before making your way to a small playground and yet another challenge.
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Ukrainian Institute of America (Pass By)

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

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Activity code: C-152849P43

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