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City exploration game
Romantic New York: Central Park Walking Tour & Escape Game
4.54Player rating
A DIFFERENT WAY TO SEE THE CITY
Play at your pace · usually 105 min 4.8 km New York City App-guided
Play in
English
The experience
About this quest
Step into the heart of Central Park on a romantic adventure like no other. In this unique walking tour and escape game, you’ll discover secret spots perfect for first kisses and proposals, retrace the love story of Yoko Ono and John Lennon, and explore the iconic date spots of your favorite fictional characters.
Along the way, you'll solve puzzles and uncover stories of famous romances that shaped the city.
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Perfect for couples, this self-guided tour allows you to experience the romantic charm of New York City at your own pace, with your mobile phone as your guide.
Is this for you?
Who it's for
Couples planning a date or anniversary will walk past Bow Bridge, Bethesda Fountain, Strawberry Fields and The Dakota, following John Lennon and Yoko Ono's love story and the date spots of fictional New York romances while solving puzzles together. Allow about two and a half hours for 4.8 km. If you want a live guide to question, or hoped to go inside the Met and other buildings, pick something else.
What makes this quest special
Highlights
Discover secret romantic spots at the Central Park perfect for marriage proposals and first kisses
see where Yoko Ono and John Lennon continue their love even after death
get familiar with Norah Ephron’s love at first sight
recognize some of the date spots of your favorite fictional characters.
From people who played this quest
Good times. In their words.
4.54 / 5
78 player ratings
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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
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
5th Ave &, E 82nd St, New York, NY 10028, USA
B · Finish
2008 Broadway, New York, NY 10023, USA
Start and finish only. Discover the stops as you play.
Along the way
Landmarks & Hidden Gems Included
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
- Best for couples
- Don’t enter the places, not part of the experience
- Romantic Adventure
A little clarity before you go
Frequently asked questions
Is there a romantic activity we can do together in Central Park?
Yes. This self-guided walk and puzzle game for couples takes you through Central Park and the Upper West Side on your phone. It tells the stories of famous romances, including John Lennon and Yoko Ono, and points out spots suited to first kisses and proposals.
Which romantic spots in Central Park does the route visit?
In the park, you pass the Hans Christian Andersen Monument, the Central Park Boathouse, Bethesda Fountain, Bow Bridge and Strawberry Fields, in that order. The walk then continues to The Dakota and on through the Upper West Side.
Where does the walk start and finish?
It starts at The Metropolitan Museum of Art and finishes at AMC Lincoln Square 13. It does not return to the start. After the park, the route passes the American Museum of Natural History, The Apthorp, Beacon Theatre, Cafe Luxembourg and Shakespeare & Co.
How long does it take and how far is the walk?
Most players take about two and a half hours, including walking and puzzles. The route covers 4.8 km. You view each place from outside, since entering the buildings is not part of the experience.
Do we need to book a time, and can we pause?
There is no group to join and no set time. You start whenever you like and can pause and continue later. One ticket covers everyone playing together on the same quest.
Is Romantic New York: Central Park Walking Tour & Escape Game 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 Romantic New York: Central Park Walking Tour & Escape Game start and finish?
It starts at The Metropolitan Museum of Art, 5th Ave &, E 82nd St, New York, NY 10028, USA and finishes at AMC Lincoln Square 13, 2008 Broadway, New York, NY 10023, USA. The route is approximately 4.8 km and includes 13 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.
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A DIFFERENT DATE IN NEW YORK CITY
A playful route for couples in New York City
Romantic New York: Central Park Walking Tour & Escape Game is for couples who want a shared city activity with clues, walking and a story, instead of making the whole plan another restaurant or cinema date.
The route starts at The Metropolitan Museum of Art and finishes at AMC Lincoln Square 13 over 4.8 km, with 13 challenge locations. Typical duration: 105 min; 4.8 km walking route; 13 challenge locations
Choose this for movement, privacy and a shared objective. Choose dinner or a film when a seated, low-effort evening matters more. Playable languages: English.
