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- Group size
- Up to 6
- Language
- English
About this tour
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!
Buy either a single or a group ticket.
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
- 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
Accessibility, as stated by the supplier
- Wheelchair accessible
- Wheelchair-accessible surfaces
- Wheelchair-accessible transport
- Stroller accessible
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.
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Itinerary
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- 1
Learn about the history and architecture of this museum, as you also solve 3 challenges.(pass by)
- 2
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.(pass by)
- 3
Solve 2 challenges as you learn about this playground, related to the MET, and its inspirations.(5 min)
- 4
Learn about this galerie and the building's owners as you solve a few challenges here.(pass by)
- 5
Solve a challenge as you learn about this museum, its architecture, and history.(pass by)
- 6
Learn about this small but beautiful museum, and solve a challenge to discover your next destination.(pass by)
- 7
Solve a challenge as you learn about this beautiful church.(15 min)
- 8
Learn about the Carnegie House Museum and its gardens while you solve challenges to uncover your next destination.(pass by)
- 9
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 min)
- 10
Learn about the Reservoir, Jacky Kennedy, and Central Park and you make your way to the South Gate House.(15 min)
- 11
Learn about this gate house as you solve 3 challenges here.(5 min)
- 12
Learn about this Pinetum as you make your way to the Alexander Hamilton Monument(pass by)
- 13
Solve 2 challenges as you learn about Alexander Hamilton(5 min)
- 14
Solve 2 challenges as you learn about this obelisk which originally stood in Alexandria, Egypt.(10 min)
- 15
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 min)
- 16
Solve a challenge as you cross the beautiful Bow Bridge over The Lake.(5 min)
- 17
Solve a challenge while admiring this beautiful fountain and terrace.(5 min)
- 18
Solve 2 challenges while learning about this historical author.(5 min)
- 19
Solve a challenge while admiring this large statue before making your way to a small playground and yet another challenge.(5 min)
- 20
Admire this beautiful building and learn its history as you solve a challenge.(pass by)
Know before you go
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Included
- 24/7 customer service
- Instructions and directions on your smartphone
- 39 varied challenges
Not included
- No entry tickets are provided as this tour is strictly exterior and does not enter any venue
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Location & contact
- Area
- New York
- 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
- Contact
- The tour operator’s own details aren’t published. Questions about access or your booking go through Viator, which handles the booking and passes your request to the operator.
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