NYC Upper East Side Self-Guided Walking tour

Duration2h - 3h

Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before

Instant confirmationYour booking is confirmed right away

TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted

LanguagesEnglish

Private tourOnly your group will participate

Overview

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!

Buy either a single or a group ticket.

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
-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

Options

Upper E.S. Scavenger Group tk

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

Upper E.S. Scavenger Single tk

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

What to expect

The Metropolitan Museum of Art
Pass by

Learn about the history and architecture of this museum, as you also solve 3 challenges.
Pass by

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.
Ancient Playground
5m

Solve 2 challenges as you learn about this playground, related to the MET, and its inspirations.
Neue Galerie
Pass by

Learn about this galerie and the building's owners as you solve a few challenges here.
Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum
Pass by

Solve a challenge as you learn about this museum, its architecture, and history.
National Academy of Design Museum
Pass by

Learn about this small but beautiful museum, and solve a challenge to discover your next destination.
The Episcopal Church of The Heavenly Rest
15m

Solve a challenge as you learn about this beautiful church.
Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum
Pass by

Learn about the Carnegie House Museum and its gardens while you solve challenges to uncover your next destination.
20m

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.
Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis Reservoir
15m

Learn about the Reservoir, Jacky Kennedy, and Central Park and you make your way to the South Gate House.
5m

Learn about this gate house as you solve 3 challenges here.
Pass by

Learn about this Pinetum as you make your way to the Alexander Hamilton Monument
Alexander Hamilton Statue
5m

Solve 2 challenges as you learn about Alexander Hamilton
Cleopatra's Needle
10m

Solve 2 challenges as you learn about this obelisk which originally stood in Alexandria, Egypt.
Belvedere Castle
20m

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
Bow Bridge
5m

Solve a challenge as you cross the beautiful Bow Bridge over The Lake.
NYC Central Park Horse Carriage Rides
5m

Solve a challenge while admiring this beautiful fountain and terrace.
Hans Christian Andersen Statue
5m

Solve 2 challenges while learning about this historical author.
Alice in Wonderland Statue
5m

Solve a challenge while admiring this large statue before making your way to a small playground and yet another challenge.
Ukrainian Institute of America
Pass by

Admire this beautiful building and learn its history as you solve a challenge.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

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.

End point

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.

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.