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- Group size
- Up to 15
- Languages
- Norwegian, Hindi, German, Russian, Finnish, Portuguese, Korean, Chinese
About this tour
Uncover Central Park like never before in this self-guided audio mystery. As you walk from the Pulitzer Fountain to Cleopatra's Needle, decode eight ciphers hidden across the park's most iconic landmarks and piece together Frederick Law Olmsted's secret blueprint before it's lost forever.
Blending real 19th-century history with an immersive conspiracy thriller, every stop reveals the true story of the site while advancing the intrigue. Augmented reality brings the clues to life, and professional audio narration is available in 32 languages.
Start whenever you like, go at your own pace, and pause for photos along the way. No guide, no fixed schedule, no app to download — just open it on your phone and play. The perfect blend of sightseeing, storytelling and brain-teasing puzzles for curious explorers, couples, families and first-time visitors to New York City.
Accessibility, as stated by the supplier
The supplier hasn’t provided accessibility details for this tour.
Meeting point: The Pulitzer Fountain stands at Grand Army Plaza, on 5th Avenue between 58th and 59th Streets, at the southeast entrance of Central Park. This is a self-guided audio experience simply arrive here and start the tour on your phone. No guide will meet you. The nearest accessible public restroom to the meeting point is about 280 m away in a straight line, from the NYC Open Data public restrooms list.
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Itinerary
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- 1
Begin at the Pulitzer Fountain (1916), crowned by the bronze statue of Pomona, where Fifth Avenue meets the green threshold of Central Park. Here you receive your first cipher and uncover the legend of Olmsted's hidden blueprint, decoding the principle of LIBERTAS to set the mystery in motion.(15 min)
- 2
Cross the elegant cast-iron Bow Bridge spanning the Lake. You take in one of the park's most romantic views and decode the principle of PAX.(15 min)
- 3
Descend to Bethesda Terrace, the architectural heart of the park, crowned by the Angel of the Waters fountain. You examine its carved details and solve the cipher of MEMORIA.(15 min)
- 4
Wind through the Ramble, a 36-acre woodland wilderness of winding paths. You follow the trail of clues to reveal the principle of VERITAS hidden in Olmsted's wild landscape.(15 min)
- 5
At The Dairy, a Victorian Gothic cottage now serving as a visitor center, you explore Olmsted's vision of nature as a refuge for the city and crack the clue tied to the principle of NATURA.(15 min)
- 6
Stroll the Mall, Central Park's grand elm-lined promenade, beneath the statues of Literary Walk. You decode the principle of CONCORDIA while uncovering the social harmony Olmsted designed into this democratic gathering place.(15 min)
- 7
Climb to Belvedere Castle, perched on Vista Rock with sweeping views over the park. From this commanding lookout you uncover the principle of REFUGIUM.(15 min)
- 8
Conclude at The Obelisk (Cleopatra's Needle), New York's oldest outdoor monument. You decode the final principle, SPES, and assemble the eight Latin words into VIRTUS — completing Olmsted's secret blueprint.(15 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
- GPS-guided digital map — no app download required
- No app download required — works instantly in any smartphone web browser
- Interactive puzzles and ciphers to solve
- Self-guided audio walking tour
- Augmented reality (AR) experiences at key landmarks
- Audio commentary in 32 languages
Not included
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
- Transportation to and from the meeting point
- Smartphone and headphones (bring your own)
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Nearest accessible public restroom to The Pulitzer Fountain stands at Grand Army Plaza, on 5th Avenue between 58th and 59th Streets, at the southeast entrance of Central Park. This is a self-guided audio experience simply arrive here and start the tour on your phone. No guide will meet you.
The nearest accessible public restroom to The Pulitzer Fountain stands at Grand Army Plaza, on 5th Avenue between 58th and 59th Streets, at the southeast entrance of Central Park. This is a self-guided audio experience simply arrive here and start the tour on your phone. No guide will meet you. is 550 Madison Avenue POPS, New York, about 280 m away.
550 Madison Avenue POPS · about 280 m away in a straight line
New York, NY (privately owned public space)
Everyday 7:00 am-11:00 pm — Open year round
Source: the NYC Open Data public restrooms list, data as at 30 October 2026. Distances are straight-line, not the walking route, and facilities can change — check before you rely on one.
Location & contact
- Area
- New York
- Meeting point
- The Pulitzer Fountain stands at Grand Army Plaza, on 5th Avenue between 58th and 59th Streets, at the southeast entrance of Central Park. This is a self-guided audio experience simply arrive here and start the tour on your phone. No guide will meet you
- 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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