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NYC Flatiron Time Travel: Self-Guided History Puzzle Walk

5.0(4)New YorkFree cancellationBest seller

About this activity

Step into a time machine and explore the Flatiron and Gramercy neighbourhoods as a traveller from 2520. This self-guided puzzle adventure takes you through 15 stops across some of New York's most fascinating hidden history. Your mission: test a portable time travel device by pointing it at landmarks and jumping between centuries. Decode messages at a Prohibition-era tavern, unravel a mystery at Manhattan's only private park, and witness a shocking crime at the original Madison Square Garden. Discover stories most tourists never hear: a grave in the middle of Broadway, three buildings that were each the world's tallest, and a president whose glasses kept getting stolen. The route covers 3.5 km from Union Square to Madison Square Park with audio at every stop. Best during daylight. Start anytime and play at your own pace. Great for couples, families, and history lovers. Download the Questo app, enter your booking code, and head to Union Square to begin.

Highlights

    What's included

    • Audio narration at every stop bringing each era to life
    • Real NYC history from the 1830s to the Empire State Building era
    • Flexible scheduling, start anytime, play at your own pace
    • Interactive puzzles with code-breaking, riddles, and hidden clues
    • Self-guided time travel adventure through Flatiron and Gramercy

    Not included

    • Live tour guide (self-guided via the app)

    Itinerary

    1. Roosevelt Island

      You will begin at Union Square Fountain. Here you will be given your first clue to solve the challenge that awaits you, which will unlock the next part of the story and give you the directions to the next stop.

      5 minutesAdmission freeSee on map

    2. Roosevelt Island

      Here you will find your first clue to solve the challenge that awaits you, which will unlock the next part of the story and give you the directions to the next stop.

      5 minutesAdmission freeSee on map

    3. Study your next clue on Gramercy Park

      5 minutesAdmission free

    4. Roosevelt Island

      To unlock the next part of the story you will be given your next clue to solve the challenge that awaits you around The Players and the National Arts Club.

      5 minutesAdmission freeSee on map

    5. Roosevelt Island

      Look up your next clue to unlock the next part of the story and give you the correct directions.

      5 minutesAdmission freeSee on map

    6. You will be given a new clue to solve the challenge that awaits you at MetLife Building. You can stop for as long as you like and continue exploring at your own pace

      5 minutesAdmission free

    7. Roosevelt Island

      Receive your next clue. You can stop for as long as you like and continue exploring at your own pace.

      5 minutesAdmission freeSee on map

    8. Flatiron Building

      You will be given a new clue to solve the challenge that awaits you at Flatiron Building. You can stop for as long as you like and continue exploring at your own pace.

      5 minutesAdmission freeSee on map

    9. Enjoy the view and continue exploring at your own pace.

      5 minutesAdmission free

    10. To solve the challenge that awaits you at The Church of the Transfiguration you will be given the next clue.

      5 minutesAdmission free

    11. Madison Square Garden

      See the The World's Most Famous Arena and get your next clue to solve the challenge and get new directions.

      5 minutesAdmission freeSee on map

    12. Roosevelt Island

      Enjoy the view and continue exploring at your own pace.

      5 minutesAdmission freeSee on map

    13. Roosevelt Island

      Explore at your own pace while admiring An outdoor bronze sculpture of Chester A. Arthur.

      5 minutesAdmission freeSee on map

    14. Roosevelt Island

      You will finish at Fifth Avenue Building Clock. Here

      You will finish at Fifth Avenue Building Clock. Here is where both the story and the city exploration games end.

      5 minutesAdmission freeSee on map

    Meeting point

    • Go to Union Square Fountain (game starting point). • Bring a charged phone. • Open the Questo app and follow the instructions. • You must have downloaded the app and created an account first, using the same email you made the purchase with.

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    Pickup

    • Everyone meets at the start point

    Drop-off

    • You will finish at Fifth Avenue Building Clock

    Know before you go

    • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
    • Service animals allowed
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • Mobile or paper ticket accepted
    • One per booking
    • • Unlock your city game in the Questo app using this link: [https://questoapp.com/unlock](https://questoapp.com/unlock) • Download the Questo app using this link (it’s free): [onelink.to/questo](http://onelink.to/questo) • Head to the starting point and enjoy your city game!

    Cancellation and refunds

    For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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    Between 0 and 1 days before0%
    Supplied by
    Questo
    Product code
    107194P177

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