Outdoor Things to Do in New York City

Explore at your own pace with app-guided clues, puzzles, and hidden stories.

4.6925 reviews in New York CityTrusted by 1M+ explorersSelf-guided · no booking · play offline

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What people have to say about quests in New York City?

4.6

Based on 925+ Local Reviews

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Heather Shore

Murder Mystery: Death in the Shadows in Brooklyn Heights, New York City

so fun! my spouse had us do this as part of my 35th birthday celebration!!

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Joe Ortiz

Murder Mystery: Death in the Shadows in Brooklyn Heights, New York City

great way to explore the city! lots of fun!

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Graeme Pugh

Romantic New York: Love on the Brooklyn Bridge

Loved this quest. Great story, interesting puzzles.

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N Givans

Murder Mystery: Death in the Shadows in Greenwich Village, New York City

Great murder mystery <3

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Julia Aguinaldo

Traveling Through Time, the Flatiron District, New York

we stopped along other places!! great hangout stops for the future

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pit20021

Kid Quest: Solve the case of the lost senses in New York City

interesting walk around Central park with your friends or family. good for kids

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Louise McLeod

Vikings at the Heights: Fort Washington to Fort Tryon Quest

it was fun, informative and easy to follow.

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JustBeth

Brooklyn, NY: Echoes of the Painted Streets

It was a fun and entertaining way to experience and explore the area. We did struggle a tad to find the one of the murals as the pin may have been dropped in the wrong place? Regardless, it was educational and fun!

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ORblonde

Brooklyn, NY: Echoes of the Painted Streets

we had a super great time!! we even met a few others along the way who were interested in what we were doing!

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Lauren Getchell

Romantic New York: Central Park Walking Tour & Escape Game

super fun for new yorkers and tourist alike!

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Ways to explore New York City with Questo

One app, one type of quest — different ways to play it.

As a scavenger hunt

Solve clues and puzzles at real New York City landmarks. Race against the clock or take it at your own pace — and bring a group to compete for a spot on the leaderboard.

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As a self-guided walking tour

A GPS-guided walking route with stories along the way. Play on your own schedule, stop and resume anytime — and once you've downloaded a quest, it works fully offline.

See New York City walking tours

For a spooky twist

Prefer chills over clues? Some New York City quests lean into haunted history and dark legends after dusk.

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Frequently asked questions

How do self-guided walking tours in New York City work?
Download the Questo app, pick a walking tour in New York City, and start walking. The app guides you with GPS to each stop, where you solve a clue or puzzle before moving on. Most tours take 60-120 minutes. No booking needed, start anytime.
How many walking tours are available in New York City?
Questo currently offers 50 self-guided walking tours in New York City. Prices start from $4.24 per person.
Do I need to book a walking tour in New York City in advance?
No, Questo walking tours are self-guided and available anytime. There is no booking, no fixed time, and no guide to meet. Just open the app when you are ready and start exploring New York City at your own pace.

Discover New York City through Questo's self-guided walking tours. Follow clues through the streets of Manhattan, across Brooklyn Bridge, and into the neighborhoods that make NYC unlike anywhere else. Murder mysteries, hidden history, and stories behind every block, all on your phone, at your own pace. No guide, no group, no schedule.

About New York City

In New York City, Questo turns a walk through the United States into a self-guided city game. Pick one of 51 active Questo quests, follow clues on your phone, solve puzzles, and unlock a story as you move from stop to stop. There is no guide to meet and no fixed start time, so you can begin when the day works for you. New York City works well for travelers who want more than a checklist of sights. Each quest gives you a route, a reason to look closer, and small challenges that make the city feel interactive. Use the game as a playful way to plan time around local places such as Chrysler Building, Belvedere Castle, and New York Public Library. It suits couples, families, groups of friends, and solo explorers who like flexible outdoor activities. Choose a deep menu of story routes, pause whenever you want, and turn time in New York City into a walk with a plot. Questo's New York City quests are rated 4.56★ across 302 player reviews.