NYC Upper East Side Self-Guided Walking tour

2–3 hours Free cancellation Private tour

NYC Upper East Side Self-Guided Walking tour, photo 2 — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

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

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At a glance

Duration: 2–3 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–6
Written guide: English
Operated by: Tourist Scavenger Hunt

What is included

Included

Included: 24/7 customer service
Included: Instructions and directions on your smartphone
Included: 39 varied challenges

Not included

Not included: No entry tickets are provided as this tour is strictly exterior and does not enter any venue

Itinerary

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Passing by

Learn about the history and architecture of this museum, as you also solve 3 challenges.
Stop 2

Passing 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

5 min

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

Passing by

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

Passing by

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

Passing by

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

15 min

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

Passing by

Learn about the Carnegie House Museum and its gardens while you solve challenges to uncover your next destination.
Stop 9

20 min

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

15 min

Learn about the Reservoir, Jacky Kennedy, and Central Park and you make your way to the South Gate House.
Stop 11

5 min

Learn about this gate house as you solve 3 challenges here.
Stop 12

Passing by

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

5 min

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

10 min

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

20 min

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

5 min

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

5 min

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

5 min

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

5 min

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

Passing by

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

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

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.

Using your ticket

You must convert your voucher on our website before beginning the activity.

To do so, your TripAdvisor/Viator account Must Have your Real Email as we will email instructions to them. These will tell you how to convert your purchase on our website to complete the activity.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

Good to know

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

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.