Undercover in New York’s Lower East Side: Mafia Mystery
4.58 Reviews30 people have played this questManhattan's Lower East Side is rich with cultural landmarks and some of the best places to eat in the city, one just needs to know where to find them.
Follow step-by-step instructions to solve riddles and crack codes that unlock stories from the neighborhood. You’ll explore the coolest eateries and also get the chance to check out some of the most stunning murals in the area.
Are you ready to discover Lower East Side?
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Places you will visit
14
It will take you
51-81 mins
You will walk
4730 steps
Total distance
3.6 km
What you'll actually do
Download the Questo app and unlock the quest. Walk to 7B Horseshoe Bar whenever you like · no guide, no group, no time slot.
Solve 14 puzzles hidden in the streets around you. Each one you crack unlocks the next location.
Finish at Prince St. Pizza and see where you land on the New York City leaderboard.
Highlights
Find the telephone booth that grants you access to a secret cocktail lounge.
Drink at iconic bars that drip with style, everything from cruisy gay bars to communist havens.
Discover the best NYC pizza you have never heard of.
Ratings and Reviews
8 ratings
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Made by Christian T Doyle
Christian T Doyle created this quest · the route, the puzzles and the story are theirs.
Meet the makerThe mission: Your story in New York City
As an undercover officer, you're on the cusp of something big. You'll have to keep your handler informed as you work for the Mafiosos and map out their operation.
Can you take them down before they find out you're undercover?
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Compare Questo vs. Guided Walking Tours
Flexibility
Regular Guided Tours
Fixed schedules & no pausing
Questo
Start, pause, and resume anytime
Privacy
Regular Guided Tours
Crowds of up to 30 strangers
Questo
Private experience for your group only
Pricing
Regular Guided Tours
$30–$60 (€23–€50) per person
Questo
Transparent pricing shown before checkout
Availability
Regular Guided Tours
Requires advance booking
Questo
Instant access 24/7/365
Experience
Regular Guided Tours
Passive listening to a guide
Questo
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–$60 (€23–€50) per person | Transparent pricing shown before checkout |
| Availability | Requires advance booking | Instant access 24/7/365 |
| Experience | Passive listening to a guide | Active gamification; you solve the mystery |
Joined by 1,000,000+ explorers worldwide
Guided tour pricing: Comprehensive Economic Analysis of Guided Tour Pricing, EU and US markets, 2026. Standard 2–3 hour group walking tours.
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OUTDOOR INVESTIGATION IN NEW YORK CITY
A detective-style mission through New York City
Undercover in New York’s Lower East Side: Mafia Mystery is for players who enjoy spy, detective or investigation stories and want a city route with clues instead of a passive walk. The city becomes the setting for the mission.
The route starts at 7B Horseshoe Bar and finishes at Prince St. Pizza over 3.6 km, with 14 challenge locations. Typical duration: 66 min; 3.6 km walking route; 14 challenge locations
Choose this for an outdoor investigation you control. Choose an escape room when a contained indoor set and fixed session are more important. Playable languages: English.
