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NYC Upper East Side Self-Guided Walking Tour

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  • New York City
  • Updated November 2, 2026

Explore the Upper East Side at your own pace, solving clues from the Metropolitan Museum of Art to Central Park’s reservoir.

About this tour

Set out from the Metropolitan Museum of Art and follow the Upper East Side toward Central Park’s Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis Reservoir on a self-guided walking adventure. This NYC Upper East Side Self-Guided Walking Tour turns the neighborhood into a trail of clues, local history, and discoveries.

Cover 3.9 km (2.4 mi) at your own pace, solving challenges as you navigate between 38 sights. The route passes museums, art galleries, the zoo, and other neighborhood landmarks before reaching the reservoir. Smartphone instructions and directions guide the way, while 39 varied challenges add a playful learning experience for adults and kids. The tour takes about three hours, though there is no fixed schedule and you can pause or explore longer. Choose a single or group ticket, then start whenever you are ready.

The experience stays outdoors, so venue entry tickets are not included. The route is described as wheelchair and stroller accessible, and service animals are allowed. Begin outside the Metropolitan Museum of Art, log in to your account, and launch the hunt when you’re ready. Discover the Upper East Side one clue at a time with this NYC Upper East Side Self-Guided Walking Tour.

Highlights

  • Explore the Upper East Side from the Metropolitan Museum of Art to Central Park’s Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis Reservoir
  • Solve challenges as you make your way between 38 sights
  • Spot museums, art galleries, the zoo, and more along the route
  • Learn local history and interesting facts at each stop
  • Start whenever you like and explore at your own pace

What's included

Included

  • 24/7 customer service
  • Smartphone instructions and directions
  • 39 varied challenges

Not included

  • Entry tickets to venues; the tour stays outdoors and does not enter venues

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Important information

  • Begin outside the Metropolitan Museum of Art on the sidewalk near 5th Avenue
  • After purchase, log in to your account and open My Account / Scavenger Hunts, then select the blue button to start
  • Self-guided tour with no fixed schedule
  • Wheelchair and stroller accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Frequently asked questions

How long does the tour take?

The 3.9 km (2.4 mi) route should take about 3 hours, but you can take as much time as you like.

Where does the tour start?

Start outside the Metropolitan Museum of Art on the sidewalk near 5th Avenue.

How do I start the tour?

After purchase, log in to your account, open My Account / Scavenger Hunts, and click the blue button to begin.

Does the tour enter museums or other venues?

No. The tour is outdoors and does not include entry tickets to venues.

Is the route accessible?

The route is described as wheelchair and stroller accessible, and service animals are allowed.

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