2 to 3 hours (approx.)
Daily Tour
6 people
English
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
Learn about the history and architecture of this museum, as you also solve 3 challenges.
• Admission Ticket Free
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.
• Admission Ticket Free
Solve 2 challenges as you learn about this playground, related to the MET, and its inspirations.
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Learn about this galerie and the building’s owners as you solve a few challenges here.
• Admission Ticket Free
Solve a challenge as you learn about this museum, its architecture, and history.
• Admission Ticket Free
Learn about this small but beautiful museum, and solve a challenge to discover your next destination.
• Admission Ticket Free
Solve a challenge as you learn about this beautiful church.
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Learn about the Carnegie House Museum and its gardens while you solve challenges to uncover your next destination.
• Admission Ticket Free
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 • Admission Ticket Free
Learn about the Reservoir, Jacky Kennedy, and Central Park and you make your way to the South Gate House.
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Learn about this gate house as you solve 3 challenges here.
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Learn about this Pinetum as you make your way to the Alexander Hamilton Monument
• Admission Ticket Free
Solve 2 challenges as you learn about Alexander Hamilton
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Solve 2 challenges as you learn about this obelisk qui originally stood in Alexandrian, Egypt.
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
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 • Admission Ticket Free
Solve a challenge as you cross the beautiful Bow Bridge over The Lake.
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Solve a challenge while admiring this beautiful fountain and terrace.
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Solve 2 challenges while learning about this historical author.
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Solve a challenge while admiring this large statue before making your way to a small playground and yet another challenge.
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Admire this beautiful building and learn its history as you solve a challenge.
• Admission Ticket Free