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Use your own phones and join a team. Any teammate’s answer advances everyone. Beat the other teams on the leaderboard.
City exploration game
Celebrity Chef in New York: Secrets of the Skyline
A DIFFERENT WAY TO SEE THE CITY
Play at your pace · usually 153 min 4.4 km New York City App-guided
Play in
English
The experience
About this quest
Wonder through Manhattan’s Hudson Yards, filled with architectural masterpieces. See the many skyscrapers that populate this neighborhood. Learn the history of architects whose dream projects made New York City so unique.
Spanning 3 different districts of NYC, this adventure will introduce you to some of the most interesting and awe-inspiring design concepts ever conceived. Experience the amazing skyline of Manhattan up close and personal!
What makes this quest special
Highlights
Check out Madison Square Garden, New York’s most iconic sports arena. Home of the New York Knicks and Rangers.
Experience the intriguing combination of nature’s lush décor with industrial architecture at the Moxy Chelsea Hotel in the Flower District.
See the Flatiron Building, one of the first skyscrapers built in New York City over a century ago.
Explore the work of incredible architects such as Zaha Hadid, Charles Luckman, and James Ingo Freed.
From your phone to the streets
A walk that turns into an adventure.
- 1
Open the app. You’re on your way.
Choose your pass, then open your quest in the Questo app. It guides you from the starting point.
- 2
Get outside. Follow your curiosity.
Discover real places and their stories on foot. Stop for a coffee or a photo, then pick up where you left off.
- 3
Crack a clue. Share a little victory.
Look around for answers, solve puzzles and enjoy the “we got it!” moments.
CHOOSE YOUR PASS
How many are playing?
Get this questNo booking slot · play any dayFull refund until you start playing
BRING YOUR WHOLE GROUP
One city. Rival teams. Great stories together.
A school trip, a team day or friends out together. Turn your next outing into a little friendly competition.
Everyone for themselves
One player per phone. Solve clues on your own and race for the top spot on the final leaderboard.
Can a team share one phone?
Yes. Play together on one phone per team, or use your own phones and join the same team in the app. We recommend your own phones so everyone can take part.
Your walk, at a glance
New York City
A · Start
520 W 28th St, New York, NY 10001, USA
B · Finish
175 5th Ave, New York, NY 10010, USA
Start and finish only. Discover the stops as you play.
The people behind the adventure
Created by sharpr19@gmail.com.
A route that brings places and playful storytelling together.
Made by sharpr19@gmail.comWHAT MAKES A QUEST DIFFERENT
Your adventure, with a playful twist.
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Experience
- This quest
- Discover places through stories and clues in the app
- Guided walking tour
- Hear stories and ask a guide questions
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Pace
- This quest
- Pause for a photo, a café or a longer look
- Guided walking tour
- Usually follows the guide’s schedule
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Company
- This quest
- Explore with your own people or on your own
- Guided walking tour
- Private and shared group tours are available
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Guidance
- This quest
- Directions and challenges in the Questo app
- Guided walking tour
- Live interpretation from a guide
Features and terms vary by experience. Check the details before booking.
Good to know before you play
- Best during the day
- Best for couples
- Recommended activity for families
A little clarity before you go
Frequently asked questions
Is Celebrity Chef in New York: Secrets of the Skyline self-guided?
Yes. The Questo app guides you between locations without a tour guide or fixed departure. Start when it suits you and pause if needed.
Where does Celebrity Chef in New York: Secrets of the Skyline start and finish?
It starts at 520 West 28th Street by Zaha Hadid, 520 W 28th St, New York, NY 10001, USA and finishes at The Flatiron Building, 175 5th Ave, New York, NY 10010, USA. The route is approximately 4.4 km and includes 10 location-based puzzles.
How many accesses does our group need?
This classic quest sells access per device and player. Each person who wants to solve clues on their own phone needs their own access.
What language is Celebrity Chef in New York: Secrets of the Skyline available in?
It is currently available to play in English.
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HISTORY AND CULTURE IN NEW YORK CITY
A history-led way to explore New York City
Celebrity Chef in New York: Secrets of the Skyline is for visitors who want more context than a casual walk, but more freedom than a scheduled guided tour. The quest uses a route through New York City to connect clues, places and stories.
The route starts at West 28th Street by Zaha Hadid and finishes at The Flatiron Building over 4.4 km, with 10 challenge locations. Typical duration: 153 min; 4.4 km walking route; 10 challenge locations
Choose this for active, private discovery at your pace. Choose a guided historical tour or museum when expert live interpretation or curated exhibits matter more. Playable languages: English.
