Scavenger Hunts in New York City

Scavenger Hunts in New York City

50 app-guided scavenger hunts to explore New York City.Start anytime. No booking required.

Choose a hunt below to see its route, duration and access options before you buy. The selected hunt unlocks in the Questo app; there is no guide or scheduled departure.

4.6 based on 930 reviews|From $9.99 per person

🎟️ New York City Exploration Pass, All 12 hunts for $39.99

Save 72% compared to buying individually

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Explore New York City through app-guided scavenger hunts built for visitors, date ideas and small groups. Choose the story that fits your plans, then start from the listed meeting point whenever you are ready.

How New York City Scavenger Hunts Work

1

Pick a Hunt

Choose from 50 scavenger hunts in New York City

2

Open the App

Questo guides you with GPS to each clue location

3

Explore

Solve riddles, discover landmarks, have fun at your own pace

Save with the New York City Exploration Pass

Get instant access to all 12 scavenger hunts in New York City for one price. Save 72% compared to buying individually.

All 12 hunts includedStart anytimeValid for 1 year
Get New York City Exploration Pass, $39.99

What people have to say about quests in New York City?

4.6

Based on 930+ Local Reviews

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Joe Ortiz

great way to explore the city! lots of fun!

Verified Player
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Graeme Pugh

Loved this quest. Great story, interesting puzzles.

Verified Player
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JustBeth

It was a fun and entertaining way to experience and explore the area. We did struggle a tad to find the one of the murals as the pin may have been dropped in the wrong place? Regardless, it was educational and fun!

Verified Player

New York City Scavenger Hunt FAQ

How many scavenger hunts are there in New York City?
Questo currently has 50 scavenger hunts in New York City, including Murder Mystery, Best for couples, Best during the day. New hunts are added regularly by local creators.
How much do New York City scavenger hunts cost?
Individual scavenger hunts in New York City start from USD 9.99 per person. The New York City Exploration Pass gives you access to all 12 hunts for USD 39.99.
How do Questo scavenger hunts work?
Download the free Questo app, choose a scavenger hunt in your city, and start walking. The app guides you with GPS to each location, where you'll solve riddles, find hidden details, and uncover stories most visitors never discover. There's no tour guide, no fixed schedule, and no booking required, just open the app and go. Each hunt takes 60–120 minutes on average, and you can pause and resume anytime.
Do I need to book in advance?
No. Questo scavenger hunts are completely self-guided and available on-demand. Once you purchase a hunt, you can play it whenever you want, today, next week, or next month. There's no time slot to book, no meeting point to find, and no group to wait for. Just open the app and start exploring at your own pace.
What are the best scavenger hunts in New York City?
The highest-rated scavenger hunts in New York City include Ghosts of Greenwich Village: Haunted Walking Tour & Escape Game in New York (★4.6, 121 reviews), Romantic New York: Central Park Walking Tour & Escape Game (★4.5, 79 reviews), Brooklyn, NY: Echoes of the Painted Streets (★4.5, 79 reviews). These are the most popular hunts based on player ratings and reviews.