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City exploration game
Lower East Side Murder Mystery, New York
4.5Player rating· 73 playsA DIFFERENT WAY TO SEE THE CITY
Play at your pace · usually 112 min 3.9 km New York City App-guided
Play in
English
The experience
About this quest
Explore the colorful Lower East Side along with bustling Chinatown and stunning Civic Center - the neighborhoods most tourist never get to experience.Your phone will guide you through the misty, dark streets of the Lower East Side as you will be solving a murder mystery. You’ll follow a mysterious beauty while learning a lot of local history. There will be hidden speakeasies on the way. Maybe you'll even get to visit some...
What makes this quest special
Highlights
Stop by the oldest and the most famous deli in New York
Find hidden speakeasies
Learn what was the most densely populated place in the world
Admire the Woolworth - once the tallest building in the world
See the church that is older than United States
From people who played this quest
Good times. In their words.
4.50 / 5
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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 Played 73 times
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
205 E Houston St, New York, NY 10002, USA
B · Finish
5 Beekman St, New York, NY 10038, USA
Start and finish only. Discover the stops as you play.
The people behind the adventure
Created by Iren Gurarye.
A route that brings places and playful storytelling together.
Made by Iren Gurarye
WHAT MAKES A QUEST DIFFERENT
Your adventure, with a playful twist.
1 / 4
Experience
- This quest
- Discover places through stories and clues in the app
- Guided walking tour
- Hear stories and ask a guide questions
2 / 4
Pace
- This quest
- Pause for a photo, a café or a longer look
- Guided walking tour
- Usually follows the guide’s schedule
3 / 4
Company
- This quest
- Explore with your own people or on your own
- Guided walking tour
- Private and shared group tours are available
4 / 4
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
- Audio Stories
- Fun to do as a couple
A little clarity before you go
Frequently asked questions
Is Lower East Side Murder Mystery, New York 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 Lower East Side Murder Mystery, New York start and finish?
It starts at Katz's Delicatessen, 205 E Houston St, New York, NY 10002, USA and finishes at Beekman, a Thompson Hotel/Temple Court, 5 Beekman St, New York, NY 10038, USA. The route is approximately 3.9 km and includes 15 location-based puzzles.
What is included with Duo and Fellowship?
Duo provides access on 2 devices. Fellowship provides access on up to 5 devices, so each included player can follow the experience on their own phone.
What language is Lower East Side Murder Mystery, New York available in?
It is currently available to play in English.
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Explore Questo giftsMURDER MYSTERY IN NEW YORK CITY
Solve a citywide case instead of entering a locked room
Lower East Side Murder Mystery, New York turns New York City into an outdoor murder-mystery game for mystery and escape-game fans. Its story centers on outdoor murder mystery.
Players move from Katz's Delicatessen to Beekman, a Thompson Hotel/Temple Court on a 3.9 km route that contains 15 challenge locations. Practical fit: 3.9 km route; Typical duration: 112 minutes; 15 location-based challenges; Includes audio stories; Playable in English.
This moves the investigation outdoors and across real streets; an escape room is the stronger choice for a contained set and timed indoor session. Playable languages: English.
