NYC Chelsea self-guided walking tour & scavenger hunt

New York City, USA
Duration2h - 3h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
Instant confirmationYour booking is confirmed right away
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Group sizeUp to 6 travelers

Overview

Looking for things to do in New York’s Chelsea district? Our 3-hour self-guided walking tour takes you through this neighborhood. Learn about its history and discover all of the attractions. Solve challenges at each step along your way, to find your next destination and have fun.

Buy either a single or a group ticket.

You will walk from Hudson Yards to the Empire State Building, Madison Square Park, and the High Line, taking you back to the start. As you discover the neighborhood, you’ll pass by various parks, museums, and monuments.

The New York City’s Chelsea Tourist Scavenger Hunt is a 5.3 km / 3.3 mi self-guided walking tour with challenges along the way. It takes 3 hours to complete.
- A fun learning experience
- See the sights! 38 locations
- Learn some local history
- Fun for all ages, kids included
- 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

Options

Chelsea Scavenger Single Tkt

Scavenger Hunt Individual Tkt: This option is a self-guided walking tour with challenges at every stop, available as an individual ticket.

Chelsea Scavenger Group Ticket

Scavenger Hunt Group Option: This option is a self-guided walking tour with challenges at every stop, for groups of up to 6 people.

What's included

  • 38 locations & sights
  • 24/7 customer service
  • Instructions and directions on your smartphone
  • 37 varied challenges
  • Entry tickets are not included, as they sights are only meant to be seen from the exterior

What to expect

  1. Moynihan Train Hall at Penn Station
    10m
    Admire this old train station and post office building, while solving a few challenges
  2. Madison Square Garden
    10m · Admission ticket not included
    Take in the view Madison Square Garden and Penn Station, with a plaza at each corner. Solve challenges here.
  3. 10m
    Can you spot all of the angels represented on this building? You'll also have challenges to solve on a few surrounding buildings.
  4. Greeley Square Park
    5m
    Learn about the foundation of the New York Tribune and its editor while solving 2 challenges here.
  5. Herald Square
    5m
    Learn about the founding of the New York Herald newspaper as you solve a challenge in this park
  6. Empire State Building
    Pass by
    Admire the Empire State Building as we walk around it. Solve 2 challenges as you walk.
  7. Marble Collegiate Church
    5m
    Learn about the Marble Collegiate Church and it longest-standing preacher while you solve 2 challenges.
  8. Pass by
    Solve a challenge as you walk by North America's only museum of sex.
  9. National Museum of Mathematics
    5m · Admission ticket not included
    Solve 2 challenges about this unique museum in New York City.
  10. Madison Square Park
    10m
    Solve several challenges as you discover the various monuments and statues in this park, as well as the surrounding buildings.
  11. MetLife Building
    Pass by
    Solve a challenge about the MetLife building's architecture.
  12. Flatiron Building
    Pass by
    Solve a challenge as you walk by the world-famous Flatiron Building.
  13. Atlantic Theatre Company
    Pass by
    Solve a challenge as you admire this theatre in an old church.
  14. Pass by
    Learn about this old New York church as you walk by
  15. Pass by
    Discover the unique architechture of Cushman Row was you walk towards the High Line
  16. The High Line
    20m
    Take in awesome views and solve several challenges as you walk 1/3 of the High Line, back to your starting point at Hudson Yards.
  17. The Vessel
    Pass by
    Solve your final grand challenge here as you return to Hudson Yards, where your tour began

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Once you're standing outside the Edge building at Hudson Yards, 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.

End point

Once you're standing outside the Edge building at Hudson Yards, 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.

Additional information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • 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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14.25 CAD per group
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  • You'll choose your date and travelers and pay on viator.com. Prices vary by date, group size and option.
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