Midtown Manhattan: The Tesla Signal Heist
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🧩 Gamified Discovery: Solve 12 location-based puzzles to unlock hidden stories and secret spots.
📍 Starting Point: One Times Square, 1 Times Sq, New York, NY 10036, USA
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🌐 Available In: 🇬🇧 English
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Places you will visit
12
It will take you
51-81 mins
You will walk
7090 steps
Total distance
5.4 km
Route you will explore
Starting point One Times Square
1 Times Sq, New York, NY 10036, USAFinish point The Radio Wave Building
49 W 27th St, New York, NY 10001, USAAbout this quest
Discover the lively, vibrant, and intoxicatingly historic Midtown Manhattan. Starting in the heart of Times Square, begin under the glow of neon screens and travel back in time to the world of the man who created them.
You’ll see the famous highlights of New York City, such as the Empire State Building, and learn the intimate secrets hidden in plain sight, such as where Nikola Tesla received a life-changing message from a white pigeon.
Are you ready to explore Midtown Manhattan?
Highlights
See the building where Nikola Tesla, the father of radio, spent his last night alive.
Discover the secret oases of Midtown Manhattan, where Native New Yorkers seek rest and refuge amidst the hustle and bustle of the concrete jungle.
Walk in the footsteps of the extraordinary men who turned America into an industrial empire.
The mission: Your story in New York City
They gave you powerful, superhuman abilities, making you capable of manipulating radio waves and frequencies.
Now, it’s up to you to track down the scientists that did this and uncover the greater meaning behind their schemes.
Tips & Recommendations
Wear Comfortable Shoes
You will be walking throughout the city, so comfortable footwear is essential for enjoying the experience.
Charge Your Phone
Make sure your smartphone is at least 60% charged. The quest runs through the Questo app, and you will be using it throughout.
Check the Weather
This is an outdoor activity. Bring an umbrella or sunscreen depending on the forecast.
Bring a Camera
You will discover photogenic locations and hidden gems perfect for capturing memories.
Stay Hydrated
Bring water, especially during warmer months or longer quests.
Play with Friends
While you can play solo, quests are more fun with friends or family. One ticket works for a group.
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Flexibility
Regular Guided Tours
Fixed schedules & no pausing
Questo
Start, pause, and resume anytime
Privacy
Regular Guided Tours
Crowds of up to 30 strangers
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Private experience for your group only
Pricing
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$30-$40 per person
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Affordable per-group pricing
Availability
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Requires advance booking
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Instant access 24/7/365
Experience
Regular Guided Tours
Passive listening to a guide
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Active gamification; you solve the mystery
| Feature | Regular Guided Tours | Questo |
|---|---|---|
| Flexibility | Fixed schedules & no pausing | Start, pause, and resume anytime |
| Privacy | Crowds of up to 30 strangers | Private experience for your group only |
| Pricing | $30-$40 per person | Affordable per-group pricing |
| Availability | Requires advance booking | Instant access 24/7/365 |
| Experience | Passive listening to a guide | Active gamification; you solve the mystery |
