“If you're looking for a fun way to explore NYC - Questing... is for you!” - Nicole Z.

What Is A Quest?

Quests are self-guided, riddle-based walking tours that use your phone to lead you through NYC’s best neighborhoods.

Solve riddles, uncover hidden gems and learn little-known facts about the city.

Participants: 1 - 4 Players

Duration: 1 - 2 hours

You’ll begin at a coffee shop and end at a place to toast your adventure. What’s not to love?

Cost: $45 per team

Looking for a kids version? Check out our Mini Quests.

“New Yorker or tourist…you'll definitely enjoy this one of a kind activity.” - Raquel C.

The Quest

Read It.

Use riddles displayed on your phone to explore a local area of the city.

Image of a digital quiz question with choices. The question reads: "Which direction to choose - surely there’s only one way, as you fly between two birds of prey. Hurry on, don’t be late, XV & R when the clock strikes 5:28. As you hunt around you soon will spy, what is hidden in the master’s eye." Below, two options are provided: A) Diamond, B) Pearl.

Seek It.

The answers to the riddles are often found on historical markers, signs, and statues. But Quests also get you noticing the city in new ways, so answers can be found in all sorts of places. Keep your eyes peeled!

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Solve It.

Carefully read each riddle, and break it down into the individual clues. See our sample riddle below.

Request up to three hints for each riddle if you need some help.

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Answer It.

Once solved, the right answer will unlock a secret about the area. You can then carry on with your Quest or do the optional Side Quest for that location.

Read more about Side Quests in the FAQs.

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Sample It.

Check out our videos below to understand more about Quests!

First, click on the video below and let us take you on a Quest to see what to expect.

Next, click on this video to watch our sample riddle, as we show you how to solve the clues and find the answer.

“So many interesting details we never would have noticed by ourselves. “ - Hilary P.

Explore The Quests

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NEW!

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This isn’t your average Quest. It’s a murder mystery woven through the cobblestone streets and hidden corners of South Street Seaport. Solve riddles, crack codes, and follow the ghostly trail of Captain Elias Fortescue, a betrayed sailor whose story was lost in time… until now..

(Unlike our traditional Quests, this is a 2 player activity).

Harboring Secrets

A Murder Mystery Through the Seaport

NEW!

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BEST SELLER!

Financial District & South Street Seaport

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Explore the city where it first began. Wander through some of the oldest streets in New York and get a chance to take in the rich history that so many people walk past without even noticing.

OUR PICK!

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