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NYC Central Park Scavenger Hunt & Self Guided Walking Audio Tour

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Offered in: English
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French, German, Italian, Spanish, Dutch

Overview

The Best Way to Discover Central Park: Scavenger Hunt & Self-Guided Tour. Play, learn, and walk! Explore at your own pace with a 100% self-guided activity. Start anytime (24/7) with no guides or schedules. Pause for a photo at the iconic Bethesda Fountain or a stroll through the Shakespeare Garden and resume whenever you're ready—even the next day. This unique team-building activity is perfect for couples, families, and groups.

The "Complete City" Package - Everything you need in one app:

Interactive Game: Solve puzzles and discover 10+ major attractions, plus hidden gems like the Olmsted Flower Bed revealed along the way.

Audio & Text: Listen to our audio guide or read the history/legends of each site.

Insider Tips: Access hand-picked local restaurant and shop recommendations.

What you will visit: Cleopatra’s Needle, Belvedere Castle, Delacorte Theatre, Swedish Cottage, Shakespeare’s Garden, Strawberry Fields, Skater’s Circle, Olmsted Flower Bed, Bethesda Terrace & Fountain.

What's Included

  • World City Trail App: Download the app and use the 10-digit ticket number. Select "Create" to start.
  • Insider Tips: Access to local recommendations for authentic restaurants and shops.
  • 24/7 Live Support: Contact us at our official chat (Please note: No phone support available).
  • Not needed for our activity, every puzzle is related to the outdoor areas of the attractions and you won’t need to pay anything extra or enter the attractions.
  • Max 15 people per booking in Central Park, NYC. For larger groups, make multiple bookings.
  • Live Guide: 100% self-guided; no one will meet you at the start—start anytime you want.
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Meeting Location

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East 81st Street
New York, NY 10024, USA

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Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.

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This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

A Seamless & Flexible Start: Download the World City Trail app and use your 10-digit booking reference to log in. Note: This is 100% self-guided; no one will be waiting for you. Start anytime 24/7. We suggest starting at Cleopatra’s Needle (The Obelisk) for the best route, though you can start/finish anywhere.

Interactive Exploration: Navigate a 3.4km walk. Solve riddles using imagination and observation at stops like the fairy-tale Belvedere Castle or the whimsical Alice in Wonderland statue to unlock your next spot. Total activity lasts ~3 hours on average, depending on your pace and breaks.

Your Tour, Your Way: Customize your route, change the order of places, or skip stops to fit your schedule. Pause for a break to reflect at Strawberry Fields or watch a puppet show at the Swedish Cottage Marionette Theatre, and resume exactly where you left off. There is no time limit—your access lasts for a full year.

Stories & Tips: Unlock legends and history via text or audio guide at sites like Bethesda Terrace and the historic Delacorte Theater. Includes hand-picked local restaurant and shop tips. Available in 6 languages: EN, DE, FR, NL, IT, ES. Note: internet required.

Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Weather & Health Guarantee: If bad weather or illness prevents you from going, you can do the tour any other day.
  • Technical Requirements: A fully charged smartphone and an active mobile data connection are required. Important: Please disable any VPN and avoid public Wi-Fi, as these will cause the app to malfunction.
  • Essential Gear: We recommend wearing weather-appropriate clothes and comfortable walking shoes.

Frequently Asked Questions

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the NYC Central Park Scavenger Hunt & Self Guided Walking Audio Tour?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. 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 (EDT). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the NYC Central Park Scavenger Hunt & Self Guided Walking Audio Tour?
A:
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.
  • 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 (EDT).
Apr 2025
Q: What's included in the price?
A:
The following is included:
  • World City Trail App: Download the app and use the 10-digit ticket number. Select "Create" to start.
  • Insider Tips: Access to local recommendations for authentic restaurants and shops.
  • 24/7 Live Support: Contact us at our official chat (Please note: No phone support available).
  • Custom Finish: Choose where to end; doesn't finish at the starting location.
  • NavigationAudio Guide & Navigation: Full audio tour and GPS navigation included via the app.
The following is NOT included:
  • Not needed for our activity, every puzzle is related to the outdoor areas of the attractions and you won’t need to pay anything extra or enter the attractions.
  • Max 15 people per booking in Central Park, NYC. For larger groups, make multiple bookings.
  • Live Guide: 100% self-guided; no one will meet you at the start—start anytime you want.
Apr 2025
Q: What is the minimum age for this tour?
A:

There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure..

Apr 2025
Q: My date is not available in the calendar, I am just checking to see if it is available?
A:

If 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 2025
Q: Is this an accessible tour?
A:

Accessibility information for the NYC Central Park Scavenger Hunt & Self Guided Walking Audio Tour is as follows:

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Apr 2025
Q: Where is the meeting point for this activity?
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Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for NYC Central Park Scavenger Hunt & Self Guided Walking Audio Tour will be included in your confirmation email from Cool New York City. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!

 

 

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What's Included

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  • World City Trail App: Download the app and use the 10-digit ticket number. Select "Create" to start.
  • Insider Tips: Access to local recommendations for authentic restaurants and shops.
  • 24/7 Live Support: Contact us at our official chat (Please note: No phone support available).
  • Custom Finish: Choose where to end; doesn't finish at the starting location.
  • NavigationAudio Guide & Navigation: Full audio tour and GPS navigation included via the app.
  • Not needed for our activity, every puzzle is related to the outdoor areas of the attractions and you won’t need to pay anything extra or enter the attractions.
  • Max 15 people per booking in Central Park, NYC. For larger groups, make multiple bookings.
  • Live Guide: 100% self-guided; no one will meet you at the start—start anytime you want.

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Total Flexibility: Start anytime you want—there is no fixed schedule. You can pause and resume as often as you like.
  • Weather & Health Guarantee: If bad weather or illness prevents you from going, you can do the tour any other day.
  • Technical Requirements: A fully charged smartphone and an active mobile data connection are required. Important: Please disable any VPN and avoid public Wi-Fi, as these will cause the app to malfunction.
  • Essential Gear: We recommend wearing weather-appropriate clothes and comfortable walking shoes.
  • Audio Experience: You can use your phone’s speaker to listen to the tour, but you are also welcome to use headphones if you prefer.
  • Support Policy: We offer 24/7 live assistance via worldcitytrail chat.

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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

  • 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 (EDT).

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