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 -Ch...
Highlights
From 2 hours to 3 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 2 hours to 3 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
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 Points
Departure
The Metropolitan Museum of Art
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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Important Information
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Wheelchair accessible
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Service animals allowed
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
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All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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NYC Upper East Side Self-Guided Walking tour
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$45.00
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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 -Ch...
Highlights
From 2 hours to 3 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 2 hours to 3 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
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 Points
Departure
The Metropolitan Museum of Art
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.
Return
Itinerary
1
The Metropolitan Museum of Art
Learn about the history and architecture of this museum, as you also solve 3 challenges.
2
The Benjamin N. Duke House
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.
3
Ancient Playground
Solve 2 challenges as you learn about this playground, related to the MET, and its inspirations.
5 minutes
4
Neue Galerie
Learn about this galerie and the building's owners as you solve a few challenges here.
5
Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum
Solve a challenge as you learn about this museum, its architecture, and history.
6
National Academy of Design Museum
Learn about this small but beautiful museum, and solve a challenge to discover your next destination.
7
The Episcopal Church of The Heavenly Rest
Solve a challenge as you learn about this beautiful church.
15 minutes
8
Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum
Learn about the Carnegie House Museum and its gardens while you solve challenges to uncover your next destination.
9
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.
20 minutes
10
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
11
South Gate House
Learn about this gate house as you solve 3 challenges here.
5 minutes
12
East Pinetum
Learn about this Pinetum as you make your way to the Alexander Hamilton Monument
13
Alexander Hamilton Statue
Solve 2 challenges as you learn about Alexander Hamilton
5 minutes
14
Cleopatra's Needle
Solve 2 challenges as you learn about this obelisk which originally stood in Alexandria, Egypt.
10 minutes
15
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
16
Bow Bridge
Solve a challenge as you cross the beautiful Bow Bridge over The Lake.
5 minutes
17
Bethesda Fountain
Solve a challenge while admiring this beautiful fountain and terrace.
5 minutes
18
Hans Christian Andersen Statue
Solve 2 challenges while learning about this historical author.
5 minutes
19
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
20
Ukrainian Institute of America
Admire this beautiful building and learn its history as you solve a challenge.
