NYC Upper West Side Self Guided Walking Tour Scavenger Hunt
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.
What's Included
- 48 varied challenges
- Instructions & directions on your smartphone
- Snacks
- Internet access on your smartphone is required
Meeting Location
Lincoln Center Plaza
New York, NY 10023, 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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Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts
20 minutes Admission Ticket Free
David Geffen Hall
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
David H. Koch Theater
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
The Metropolitan Opera
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Vivian Beaumont Theatre
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Dante Park
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Sesame Street
20 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Evangelical Lutheran Church Of The Holy Trinity
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
First Church of Christ, Scientist
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
The Dakota
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Central Park
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
The Ramble
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
The New York Historical
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
American Museum of Natural History
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Beacon Theatre (pass by)
The Ansonia (pass by)
Verdi Square
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Sherman Square
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
AMC Loews Lincoln Square 13 (pass by)
Richard Tucker Park
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
Q: What is the cancellation policy for the NYC Upper West Side Self Guided Walking Tour Scavenger Hunt?
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Activity code: C-278761P23
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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).
- 48 varied challenges.
- Instructions & directions on your smartphone.
- Snacks.
- Internet access on your smartphone is required.
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 NYC Upper West Side Self Guided Walking Tour Scavenger Hunt is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for NYC Upper West Side Self Guided Walking Tour Scavenger Hunt 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
- 48 varied challenges
- Instructions & directions on your smartphone
- Snacks
- Internet access on your smartphone is required
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
