Interactive Mystery Hunt by Empire State Building in NYC
Overview
Channel your inner Sherlock Holmes in this murder mystery hunt around the bustling city of New York aka The Big Apple!
In ‘The Murder by The Empire State Building' you are taken back to the year 1940.
You are a criminal investigator in New York. The body of a murdered woman has been found.
Now it is up to you to solve the crime and find the culprit!
After your purchase, you go to the designated pickup point and collect the mystery package containing everything you will need to solve this mystery. When you have collected it, you are free to begin whenever you want.
Enjoy the flexibility of starting and stopping as you please.
Solving this murder mystery is an exciting and challenging activity that you can try together with your family, friends, or colleagues.
A good tip! We recommend 2-4 in a group.
If you are more than 4 people, you can buy more mysteries and compete against each other.
The winner is the group that solves the mystery the fastest.
This is only in english.
What's Included
- An envelope containing everything you will need to solve the mystery. Only in English.
- Tea and coffee Coffee and/or Tea
- Private transportation
Meeting Location
35 West 31st Street
New York, NY 10001, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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Empire State Building
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Bryant Park
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Broadway Theatre
20 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Herald Square
20 minutes Admission Ticket Free
New York Public Library
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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Activity code: C-250720P32
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool NYC customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EST).
- An envelope containing everything you will need to solve the mystery. Only in English.
- Tea and coffee. Coffee and/or Tea.
- Private transportation.
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Interactive Mystery Hunt by Empire State Building in NYC is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Interactive Mystery Hunt by Empire State Building in NYC will be included in your confirmation email from Cool NYC. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- An envelope containing everything you will need to solve the mystery. Only in English.
- Tea and coffeeCoffee and/or Tea
- Private transportation
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
