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Scavenger Hunt New York City Manhattan

Scavenger Hunt New York City Manhattan (NY)

Manhattan, the bustling heart of New York City, is brimming with sights and experiences. Our Scavenger Hunt in Manhattan kicks off at 25 West 40th Street and takes you through some of the city's most iconic and must-see spots. Whether you're a tourist or a local, this Scavenger Hunt will offer you a fresh perspective on Manhattan and present you with thrilling challenges.

Scavenger Hunt in Manhattan: An Adventure Through Iconic Streets

The Scavenger Hunt in Manhattan is the ideal way to explore the city while having a blast. You'll discover famous landmarks like the Empire State Building, the Flatiron Building, and St. Patrick's Cathedral. As you wander through the streets, you'll encounter tricky puzzles and exciting tasks that reveal the history and secrets of these locations.

With your team, you'll experience Manhattan in an interactive and entertaining way. Each of you will take on a special role, whether it's the nature enthusiast, trivia master, or photographer. These roles come with extra tasks and challenges, making your Scavenger Hunt in Manhattan even more diverse and engaging.

How the Interactive Scavenger Hunt in Manhattan Works

To start the Scavenger Hunt in Manhattan, you first purchase tickets from our online shop. It's quick and easy – within minutes, you'll find the tickets in your inbox. Then you’re ready to go, as there are no restrictions or opening hours for the Scavenger Hunt. The city itself is your playground, and it's open 24/7.

To begin the challenge, head to the starting point and log into the game using our app. First, you'll designate a team leader who will guide you with their smartphone and our GPS navigation. They will also assign the other roles. Each team member takes on a special task, such as the nature enthusiast, trivia master, or photographer. Each role comes with bonus tasks, like taking photos of your team. These pictures will be available in your private gallery on the myCityQuest app.

Discover History and Culture with the Scavenger Hunt in Manhattan

Manhattan is not just the economic hub of the USA but also a place rich in history and culture. During the Scavenger Hunt in Manhattan, you'll pass by historically and culturally significant sites and learn fascinating facts about the city. You'll have the chance to get up close to the majestic Empire State Building, admire the Flatiron Building, and marvel at the stunning architecture of St. Patrick's Cathedral.

Each stop on the Scavenger Hunt is tied to the city's history and unique features, allowing you to uncover Manhattan bit by bit. The tasks are designed so that even locals can discover new things about their city.

Famous Landmarks on the Scavenger Hunt in Manhattan

Manhattan is renowned for its iconic landmarks, and our Scavenger Hunt takes you to some of the city's most famous spots. You'll see the Empire State Building, the Flatiron Building, and St. Patrick's Cathedral while solving exciting tasks. This Scavenger Hunt offers you the chance to learn about these famous places in an entertaining way and discover more about their history and significance.

The Scavenger Hunt in Manhattan is also a friendly competition with other teams who have taken on the challenge. Each task you complete earns points for your team. After the game, you can see where you stand on our leaderboard. Who knows, you might even set a new high score!

Book Your Tickets and Start the Scavenger Hunt in Manhattan

A visit to Manhattan is unparalleled, and there's no better way to explore the city than with our Scavenger Hunt. You'll uncover famous landmarks and hidden gems in a relaxed manner, dive deep into the city's history and culture, and create unforgettable memories. Learn about iconic sights and interesting facts, discover insider tips, and pick up some local knowledge along the way. Book your Scavenger Hunt in Manhattan now and experience the city like never before!

Highlights

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Discover New York City Manhattan in a whole new way – This scavenger hunt is all about the city and its must-see sights.
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Solve puzzles and get a feel for New York City Manhattan – Expect tricky challenges at major landmarks and lesser-known spots along the route.
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Combine your strengths – At the start, each player picks a role that matches their strengths. Photographer, Navigator, or Language Whiz – which role is yours?
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Perfect for families, friends, and team building – Medium difficulty and a strong city focus make this tour ideal for anyone who wants to explore New York City Manhattan together.

Top sights in New York City Manhattan

Discover New York City Manhattan’s landmarks from a whole new perspective on our tours.

Scavenger Hunt - How it works

01 Form your team

  • At the meeting point (West 40th Street 25), the game host starts the tour with their tickets.
  • Everyone joins by scanning the QR code on the host’s phone.
  • Each player joins an available team and chooses a role.

02 Start your mission

  • After a quick safety briefing, you’re ready to go.
  • First task: take a team photo and pick a team name.
  • All set? Great—then the myCityQuest app guides you to your first checkpoint with map navigation.

03 Solve quests

  • At 8–12 must-see spots, you’ll face tricky quests and puzzles.
  • As soon as you reach a checkpoint, your next quest starts automatically.
  • Along the way, each player also gets role-specific challenges.

04 Take the win

  • Once you’ve solved all quests (or you decide to finish), the app safely guides you back to the starting point.
  • How did your team do? The shared high score will tell you!
  • Afterwards, you can view your photos in your private gallery.
Ready for an adventure?

Book your myCityQuest scavenger hunt tickets now and embark on an exciting adventure with your friends or family!

Corporate team building Scavenger Hunts

Based on long-standing experience, we know the special requirements that arise when planning a team event in New York City Manhattan. With the myCityQuest Teamevent in New York City Manhattan we have therefore developed a package especially for corporate clients. This extends our well-proven tours with a number of advantages that make our scavenger hunts the perfect teambuilding event in New York City Manhattan.

  • Support by dedicated virtual hosts
  • Shared image gallery and highscore
  • Interconnection through team chat
  • Free rebooking (up to 7 days before the event)
  • Payment by credit card, PayPal or on account
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Frequently Asked Questions

How does the scavenger hunt in New York City Manhattan work?

With myCityQuest, New York City Manhattan becomes your playing field! All you need is a ticket code, and an internet-enabled mobile phone.

On the desired date, you will gather your team in the city center of New York City Manhattan. Then the scavenger hunt starts: Your mobile phone guides you and your team to numerous places worth seeing in New York City Manhattan. Once there, you answer tricky questions and solve riddles. You gain points by correctly solving these tasks.

But that's not all: All registered players will receive special tasks during the rally, such as photo assignments or quiz questions. The scavenger hunt will reward you with many great memories, which you can view in a picture gallery afterwards.

Along the tour, you can take a break for ice cream or drinks at any time! After about 3 hours, the high score list will provide information about your overall ranking.

More information about the course of our scavenger hunt in New York City Manhattan can be found here: https://www.mycityquest.com/how-it-works.

What does a scavenger hunt in New York City Manhattan cost?

The price for a myCityQuest scavenger hunt in New York City Manhattan is $ 12.99 per person. In contrast to the price models of other providers, myCityQuest is charged per person. For example, the total price for two people is only $ 25.98, for five persons $ 64.95 and so on.

Tickets can be booked online in the ticket shop at https://www.mycityquest.com/tickets.

Which dates does the scavenger hunt take place on?

The myCityQuest scavenger hunt in New York City Manhattan can be played at any time! If you have a ticket, you can play on a day of your choice at any time within the validity of 3 years. Tickets for myCityQuest scavenger hunts in New York City Manhattan can be booked in the online ticket shop at https://www.mycityquest.com/tickets.

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