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NYC Upper West Side Self Guided Walking Tour Scavenger Hunt

New York

From US$8 per person

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4.5 / 5 from 2 reviews on Viator

Group size
Up to 6
Language
English
Rating on Viator
4.5 / 5 · 2 reviews

About this tour

Are you looking for things to do on the Upper West Side? Our self-guided walking tour/scavenger hunt will take you from the Lincoln Center to the American Natural History Museum through Central Park and much more!

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 West Side Explorer Scavenger Hunt is a self-guided walking tour with challenges along the way. It should take you 3 hours to complete.

Accessibility, as stated by the supplier

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Wheelchair-accessible surfaces
  • Wheelchair-accessible transport
  • Stroller accessible

Meeting point: Once you're standing near the Lincoln Center, 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

View itinerary · 20 stops
  1. 1

    There are 30 indoor and outdoor facilities in the Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts. Learn much more about the history and each theatre on this tour(20 min)

  2. 2

    Solve a challenge on the exterior colonnade - 5 minutes(5 min)

  3. 3

    Solve a challenge about this location and learn its history and significance(5 min)

  4. 4

    Solve a challenge outside this theatre as you lear about its history(5 min)

  5. 5

    Learn about the 3 theatres here and solve a challenge.(5 min)

  6. 6

    Discover this intimate and cozy park and solve 2 challenges white you are here(10 min)

  7. 7

    Solve 3 challenges are you walk the city block known as Sesame Street. You'll solve several other challenges as you see a few other sites along the way.(20 min)

  8. 8

    Learn about this church, its role in Ghostbusters, as well as a few local apartment buildings(15 min)

  9. 9

    Learn about the First Church, originally the Second, and some apartment buildings around it and solve challenges(10 min)

  10. 10

    Learn about this historic building and solve a challenge here. You'll also learn about a few other buildings around here.(10 min)

  11. 11

    Walk through Central Park. See the John Lennon Memorial, Cherry Hill, the Bow Bridge, and Belvedere Castle. Solve 10+ challenges there. Only 15min for the Regular Tour(30 min)

  12. 12

    Walk through the Ramble as you make your way from the Bow Bridge to Belvedere Castle. You will solve several challenges at each point of interest. From there, walk through Shakespeare Garden and the Swedish Cottage Marionette Theatre This section is skipped on the Regular Tour(30 min)

  13. 13

    Solve 3 challenges here before making your way to the next location(10 min)

  14. 14

    Admire the facade of this grand museum, find plaques on the exterior and solve challenges here.(10 min)

  15. 15

    Walk to the Beacon Theatre. Before you reach it, you'll solve a few challenges, on Columbus Ave and at the West Side Institutional Synagogue on W 76th. This leg will take up to 20 minutes(pass by)

  16. 16

    Learn about this beautiful apartment building at Broadway and W73rd and solve a challenge. 5 minutes to get here and another 5 learning about it.(pass by)

  17. 17

    Solve a few challenges when you reach Verdi Square.(10 min)

  18. 18

    Walk from Verdi Square to Sherman Square (much smaller) and learn about this decorated military man. Solve a challenge while here - 10 minutes. As you leave, learn about the Coronado Condominium building to the east.(15 min)

  19. 19

    Walk from W70th to W68th on Broadway. Solve 3 challenges along the way. 10 minutes.(pass by)

  20. 20

    This is your final stop on this tour. Learn about the Juilliard School and solve 2 final challenges.(10 min)

Know before you go

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Included

  • 48 varied challenges
  • Instructions & directions on your smartphone

Not included

  • Snacks
  • Internet access on your smartphone is required

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 near the Lincoln Center, 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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