Overview
Are you looking for things to do on the Upper West Side? Our self-guided walking tour/scavenger hunt will take you from the Lincoln Center to the American Natural History Museum through Central Park and much more!
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 West Side Explorer Scavenger Hunt is a self-guided walking tour with challenges along the way. It should take you 3 hours to complete.
- Recommended by 98% of travelers
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- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Mobile ticket
What's included
48 varied challenges
Instructions & directions on your smartphone
Snacks
Internet access on your smartphone is required
Meeting and pickup
Travelers meet at the meeting point.
Meeting point
Once you're standing near the Lincoln Center, 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
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Good to know
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.
What to expect
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Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts
20 min
There are 30 indoor and outdoor facilities in the Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts.
Learn much more about the history and each theatre on this tour -
David Geffen Hall
5 min
Solve a challenge on the exterior colonnade - 5 minutes
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David H. Koch Theater
5 min
Solve a challenge about this location and learn its history and significance
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The Metropolitan Opera
5 min
Solve a challenge outside this theatre as you lear about its history
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Vivian Beaumont Theatre
5 min
Learn about the 3 theatres here and solve a challenge.
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Dante Park
10 min
Discover this intimate and cozy park and solve 2 challenges white you are here
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Sesame Street
20 min
Solve 3 challenges are you walk the city block known as Sesame Street.
You'll solve several other challenges as you see a few other sites along the way. -
Evangelical Lutheran Church Of The Holy Trinity
15 min
Learn about this church, its role in Ghostbusters, as well as a few local apartment buildings
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First Church of Christ, Scientist
10 min
Learn about the First Church, originally the Second, and some apartment buildings around it and solve challenges
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The Dakota
10 min
Learn about this historic building and solve a challenge here.
You'll also learn about a few other buildings around here. -
Central Park
30 min
Walk through Central Park. See the John Lennon Memorial, Cherry Hill, the Bow Bridge, and Belvedere Castle. Solve 10+ challenges there.
Only 15min for the Regular Tour -
The Ramble
30 min
Walk through the Ramble as you make your way from the Bow Bridge to Belvedere Castle.
You will solve several challenges at each point of interest.
From there, walk through Shakespeare Garden and the Swedish Cottage Marionette Theatre
This section is skipped on the Regular Tour -
New-York Historical Society Museum & Library
10 min
Solve 3 challenges here before making your way to the next location
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American Museum of Natural History
10 min
Admire the facade of this grand museum, find plaques on the exterior and solve challenges here.
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Beacon Theatre
10 min
Walk to the Beacon Theatre. Before you reach it, you'll solve a few challenges, on Columbus Ave and at the West Side Institutional Synagogue on W 76th. This leg will take up to 20 minutes
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The Ansonia
10 min
Learn about this beautiful apartment building at Broadway and W73rd and solve a challenge.
5 minutes to get here and another 5 learning about it. -
Verdi Square
10 min
Solve a few challenges when you reach Verdi Square.
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Sherman Square
15 min
Walk from Verdi Square to Sherman Square (much smaller) and learn about this decorated military man. Solve a challenge while here - 10 minutes.
As you leave, learn about the Coronado Condominium building to the east. -
AMC Loews Lincoln Square 13
15 min
Walk from W70th to W68th on Broadway. Solve 3 challenges along the way.
10 minutes. -
Richard Tucker Park
10 min
This is your final stop on this tour. Learn about the Juilliard School and solve 2 final challenges.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
Times are local to the experience (America/New York).
Additional Information
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Up to 6 travelers per booking
FAQs about NYC Upper West Side Self Guided Walking Tour Scavenger Hunt
Can I cancel NYC Upper West Side Self Guided Walking Tour Scavenger Hunt for free?
Yes. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
How long does it take?
It takes about 3–4 hours.
Where does it start?
Once you're standing near the Lincoln Center, and have completed the transaction with our website, log in with your account (My Account / Scavenger Hunts) and click on the blue…
What's included?
- 48 varied challenges
- Instructions & directions on your smartphone
What's not included?
- Snacks
- Internet access on your smartphone is required
Which places does it visit?
It visits Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts, David Geffen Hall, David H. Koch Theater, The Metropolitan Opera, Vivian Beaumont Theatre, Dante Park, Sesame Street, Evangelical Lutheran Church Of The Holy Trinity.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is offered in English.
What fitness level is needed?
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness.
Operated by Tourist Scavenger Hunt
