NYC: Madcap Manhattan: A Date with The Great Gatsby
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🧩 Gamified Discovery: Solve 15 location-based puzzles to unlock hidden stories and secret spots.
📍 Starting Point: The Yale Club of New York, 50 Vanderbilt Ave #007, New York, NY 10017, USA
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🌐 Available In: 🇬🇧 English
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Places you will visit
15
It will take you
135-165 mins
You will walk
3290 steps
Total distance
2.5 km
Route you will explore
Starting point The Yale Club of New York
50 Vanderbilt Ave #007, New York, NY 10017, USAFinish point 30 Rockefeller Plaza
One Rockefeller Plaza 10th Floor, New York, NY 10020, USAAbout this quest
F. Scott Fitzgerald and his fictional character, Jay Gatsby, were both in love with the glamour of Manhattan: grand hotels, taxi cabs, and the clink of ice in a well made cocktail.
Roam through midtown with Nick, Daisy, and Gatsby and feel the giddiness of urban life and the hilarious tension of romantic confusion.
Highlights
The Great Gatsby is back and he's still a charming bad boy. you'll get caught up in a manhunt, chase scenes, and romantic mayhem - all set against the backdrop of glamorous Midtown Manhattan.
Some highlights include:Library Walka sculpture with a hidden meaningthe Diamond District Rockefeller Center an optional detour through an underground tunnel
The mission: Your story in New York City
You’re Nick Carraway, native Midwesterner, Yale alumnus, and narrator of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s Great Gatsby. But it's now. The new Roaring Twenties.
Your cousin, Daisy Buchanan, is a hard-nosed investigative reporter who covets a scoop with former flame, Jay Gatsby.
Gatsby dabbles in "lost" antiquities, finds himself on Interpol’s Most Wanted List, and only lives to win back Daisy.
You’ve invited them both for lunch at The Yale Club.
What could go wrong?
Got your hip flask? Let the games begin!
Good to know before you play
- No attractions ticket(s) required
- Some checkpoints may contain temporary construction work
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.
Ratings and Reviews
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Flexibility
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Fixed schedules & no pausing
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Start, pause, and resume anytime
Privacy
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Crowds of up to 30 strangers
Questo
Private experience for your group only
Pricing
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$30-$40 per person
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Affordable per-group pricing
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Requires advance booking
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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 |
