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New York Midtown self-guided walking tour & scavenger Hunt

3 hours Free cancellation Private tour
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New York Midtown self-guided walking tour & scavenger Hunt

About this activity

Are you visiting New York, Manhattan, to be more precise? There is a ton to see! If you plan to go anywhere near Times Square or Midtown, consider this walking tour scavenger hunt before you visit anything else! It will take you around this neighbourhood and let you discover not only the obvious “must-see” tourist attractions but also the particularities of what the locals call home. You will have challenges to solve every step of the way. Meanwhile, you will also learn about the area’s history and get plenty of local tips.

Buy either a single or a group ticket.

This 3-hour 2.9mi/4.7km walking tour will take you everywhere.

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At a glance

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

What is included

Included

  • Included: Historical and architectural walking tour of Midtown Manhattan
  • Included: Scavenger Hunt with over 30 varied challenges
  • Included: Identification of 12 film locations to see scenes from your favorite movies.

Not included

  • Not included: WiFi -- This activity requires you use your smartphone from start to end. You'll need data/Internet

Itinerary

Are you looking for interesting things to do in New York City, NY? Try one of our self-guided walking tours, our Tourist Scavenger Hunts. A Tourist Scavenger Hunts is a 2 to 3-hour self-guided walking tour with instructions through our mobile website on your smartphone. You’ll learn the history of a city or neighborhood, and the significance of various sites, monuments, and names. Also, you’ll enjoy solving our various challenges at almost every stop along the way. Start at Grand Central Terminal and walk to the NY Public Library and Bryant Park, then on to 7th Ave. Walk up 7th Ave to Times Square and its numerous theatres, Hotel Edison, and then on to 5th Ave. Continue to Park Ave, the Waldorf Astoria, the Helmsley Building, and the MetLife Building. History of this 3rd train station in this location, as well as a first challenge

  1. Stop 1

  2. Grand Central Terminal

  3. New York Public Library - Stephen A. Schwarzman Building

  4. Bryant Park

  5. Stop 5

  6. Broadway Theatre

  7. Stop 7

  8. Madame Tussauds New York

  9. New Victory Theater

  10. Times Square

  11. Hard Rock Cafe New York

  12. National Geographic Encounter: Ocean Odyssey

  13. Palace Theatre

  14. Father Duffy statue

  15. Stop 15

  16. NFL Experience Times Square

  17. Radio City Music Hall

  18. Rockefeller Center

  19. Rockefeller Plaza Manhattan New York City

  20. St. Patrick's Cathedral

  21. Stop 21

  22. Saks Fifth Avenue

  23. Ila Only Spa

  24. Helmsley Building

  25. MetLife Building

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

  • Once you're standing outside this hotel, and have completed the transaction with our website, log in with your account to begin your scavenger hunt.

End point

  • Once you're standing outside this hotel, and have completed the transaction with our website, log in with your account to begin your scavenger hunt.

Using your ticket

You need to convert your TripAdvisor purchase on our website - to create your account and assign your scavenger hunt to that account. We'll contact you once we're advised of your purchase to send you your unique promo code. Then you can do it whenever you wish.

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

  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Options

  • Midtown 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.

  • Midtown Scavenger SingleTicket

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

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New York Midtown self-guided walking tour & scavenger Hunt

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