New York Midtown Scavenger Hunt Adventure

New York City, USA

3 hours (approx.)
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Make New York your game board with a 3-hour scavenger hunt adventure through midtown Manhattan and Times Square, and explore the city’s history and landmarks at your own pace. Trace the 2-mile route on a smart phone, take on a series of challenges with your team of 2-5 people and solve New York-themed puzzles as you walk. Pause to eat and drink along the way and give your day in the city a competitive edge by racking up points to compare with teams that have completed the same exciting challenge.

Explore midtown Manhattan and Times Square
Enjoy a fun challenge with friends and family
See the city's landmarks
Learn bits of local history and lore
Fun for groups of all ages

What's Included

One Scavenger Hunt for a team of 2-5 people

Must have a smart phone with a cellular data service plan. Smart Phone not provided with tour.

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

1501 Broadway, New York, NY 10036, USA
Departure Point: Times Square Address: 1501 Broadway, Manhattan, NY 10036 Return point: Grand Central Station

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Arranged start time

Confirm time with the local provider in advance of your experience.

01/01/2018 - 04/09/2027
Monday - Sunday : 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM

What To Expect

Rockefeller Center

Times Square

Park Avenue

St. Patrick's Cathedral

Grand Central Terminal

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Wheelchair accessible
A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
A maximum of 5 people per booking
Stroller accessible
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately

Service animals allowed
Follow directions on voucher to redeem your tour
Near public transportation
Must have US cellular data plan
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 5 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

Reviews

3.4

based on 9 reviews

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Too hard. Too crowded in...

Jake_R, Jan 2025

Too hard. Too crowded in midtown to do some of these clues efficiently or sick enough where you aren’t being pushed by other pedestrians

Response from Host, Jan 2025

Sorry you did not enjoy your Quest in Midtown Manhattan on New Year’s Day. That is one of the busiest days of the year and I think the crowds would be expected. We are happy to load your Quest again so that you can play the game on a weekend or other day. Just call us directly and we can manage the change.

Waste of money.

JOHN_W, Apr 2022

Poor web design and support. Unable for two millennials to gain access, create log in and access the game. Never used tge game for which we paid. Frustrating.

Response from Host, May 2022

Very odd- We are sorry about this but we've had hundreds of thousands of people navigate this without the challenges noted. Would love to fix if i knew what they were. Also, we clearly state that we have a Money Back Guarantee on our Website... Simply go to the site and follow the instructions or call us.

Fun but save it for spring/summer

Jahmelia_M, Feb 2022

This activity was fun but it’s preferable to do it in the spring/summer. A lot of the outdoor places I had to go to were either blocked off or covered in snow.

Response from Host, Feb 2022

Brrr. We agree that since this is an outdoor tour it is best played in weather suitable for 2 hours of walking and without lots of snow on the ground. If you call our customer service we would be happy to set you up with a different tour that you could play on a different day.

Wasted money

Daphne_R, Dec 2021

Total waste. Started adventure and by question number 2 my group gave up. Trivia questions were more of a google search. We didn't even bother continuing. Money wasted.

Response from Host, Dec 2021

Sorry you did not enjoy the Quest after your first 10 minutes. Our Quests are designed to take you through a city and let you see some great sights while using or interacting with the various monuments. While a Quester may periodically use google to help solve a challenge, the vast majority of the games require being at the location and using the data or other information to solve the challenge. It is unfortunate that you didn’t give it a chance as 2,000+ Other ratings just can’t be wrong.

Amazing - natives can reconnect with the city and tourists will have a BLAST

Beatriz_S, Aug 2021

Fantastic experience - loved by natives and tourists alike! In our experience everyone learned something new, even those of us that lived here for years, although it is a more touristy experience. The questions are fun and challenging and the route really highlights the interconnected nature of Manhattan! We were a group ranging from 17-23 yo people. Although a perfect way to get to know Manhattan for families, the Quest might be more challenging for small children since the questions are of medium difficulty and require literacy. It was so fun we didn’t even notice all the walking! You can take two breaks during the challenge (which we did once to get dinner) which means you can do the Quest at your own pace without penalty! Again, could not recommend more!

Lots of fun !

Surbhi_D, Oct 2019

Very nicely planned . We had a lot of fun decoding the questions. Perfect thing to do with friends!!

Midtown scavenger hunt

Angela_L, Jul 2019

It was a great experience. It definitely took you to places you wouldn’t generally notice. It was a lot of fun.

This hunt takes you to places and...

jessyann23, Jan 2018

This hunt takes you to places and sights that may have been overlooked. Its a real discovery tour. You go at your own pace. We did the hunt over two days. It can be done in all kinds of weather just dress warmly. Be aware that during the holiday season it may be difficult to start the tour in Times Square due to all the set up for New Years Eve. We called upon the security staff to assist with the first two clues that involve statues we could not get close to. Great for the family or group of friends. Only one person needs to purchase the tour for their phone. I bought for two but only needed one. Great way to see and experience New York! Something different and innovative. If you love Escape Room challenges, you will love this challenging while fun scavenger hunt!

What a fun experience! And a unique...

Sandra L, Jun 2016

What a fun experience! And a unique way to see some special sights in NYC. We wound our way around midtown looking at things many may overlook Mosaic at Rock Center, clock at Waldorf, Even if you have been to NYC before, take this tour!