
NYC Chelsea self-guided walking tour & scavenger hunt
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Is NYC Chelsea self-guided walking tour & scavenger hunt worth booking?
NYC Chelsea self-guided walking tour & scavenger hunt is a 2-hour experience in New York, United States, from $60 per person. It scores 50 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Worth a Look”. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
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- 50 / 100
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- Duration
- 2 hours
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- $60 per person
Looking for things to do in New York’s Chelsea district? Our 3-hour self-guided walking tour takes you through this neighborhood. Learn about its history and discover all of the attractions. Solve challenges at each step
What you get
About this experience
Looking for things to do in New York’s Chelsea district? Our 3-hour self-guided walking tour takes you through this neighborhood. Learn about its history and discover all of the attractions. Solve challenges at each step along your way, to find your next destination and have fun. You will walk from Hudson Yards to the Empire State Building, Madison Square Park, and the High Line, taking you back to the start. As you discover the neighborhood, you’ll pass by various parks, museums, and monuments. The New York City’s Chelsea Tourist Scavenger Hunt is a 5.3 km / 3.3 mi self-guided walking tour with challenges along the way. It takes 3 hours to complete. - A fun learning experience - See the sights! 38 locations - Learn some local history - Challenge your knowledge: 37 varied challenges - Fun for all ages, kids included - Pets friendly throughout - Start whenever you are ready, from your smartphone – no fixed schedule - Take as little, or as much time as you wish to complete your hunt
What's included
Included
- 38 locations & sights
- 24/7 customer service
- Instructions and directions on your smartphone
- 37 varied challenges
Not included
- Entry tickets are not included, as they sights are only meant to be seen from the exterior
What you'll see and do
Moynihan Train Hall at Penn Station
Admire this old train station and post office building, while solving a few challenges
10 minutes here
Madison Square Garden
Take in the view Madison Square Garden and Penn Station, with a plaza at each corner. Solve challenges here.
10 minutes here · Admission not included
Can you spot all of the angels represented on this building? You'll also have challenges to solve on a few surrounding buildings.
10 minutes here
Greeley Square Park
Learn about the foundation of the New York Tribune and its editor while solving 2 challenges here.
5 minutes here
Herald Square
Learn about the founding of the New York Herald newspaper as you solve a challenge in this park
5 minutes here
Empire State Building
Admire the Empire State Building as we walk around it. Solve 2 challenges as you walk.
Pass by without stopping
Marble Collegiate Church
Learn about the Marble Collegiate Church and it longest-standing preacher while you solve 2 challenges.
5 minutes here
Solve a challenge as you walk by North America's only museum of sex.
Pass by without stopping
National Museum of Mathematics
Solve 2 challenges about this unique museum in New York City.
5 minutes here · Admission not included
Madison Square Park
Solve several challenges as you discover the various monuments and statues in this park, as well as the surrounding buildings.
10 minutes here
MetLife Building
Solve a challenge about the MetLife building's architecture.
Pass by without stopping
Flatiron Building
Solve a challenge as you walk by the world-famous Flatiron Building.
Pass by without stopping
Atlantic Theatre Company
Solve a challenge as you admire this theatre in an old church.
Pass by without stopping
Learn about this old New York church as you walk by
Pass by without stopping
Discover the unique architechture of Cushman Row was you walk towards the High Line
Pass by without stopping
The High Line
Take in awesome views and solve several challenges as you walk 1/3 of the High Line, back to your starting point at Hudson Yards.
20 minutes here
The Vessel
Solve your final grand challenge here as you return to Hudson Yards, where your tour began
Pass by without stopping
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
New York
Once you're standing outside the Edge building at Hudson Yards, and have completed the transaction with our website, log in with your account (My Account / Scavenger Hunts) and click on the blue button to begin your scavenger hunt.
Hotel pickup
No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.
Ends at
Once you're standing outside the Edge building at Hudson Yards, and have completed the transaction with our website, log in with your account (My Account / Scavenger Hunts) and click on the blue button to begin your scavenger hunt.
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- en
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Tourist Scavenger Hunt
Know before you go
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Good to know
- Duration
- 2 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Hotel pickup
- No pickup, meet at start point
- Booked in 30 days
- 0
- Verdict
- Worth a Look
Why this scores 50
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
NYC Chelsea self-guided walking tour & scavenger hunt: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for New York.
How much does NYC Chelsea self-guided walking tour & scavenger hunt cost?
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Prices start at $60 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in New York usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does NYC Chelsea self-guided walking tour & scavenger hunt take?
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Plan for about 2 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in New York is not rushed.
Is NYC Chelsea self-guided walking tour & scavenger hunt worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 50 out of 100, which we label "Worth a Look". That score blends traveler sentiment (0/5 across 0 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in New York, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule NYC Chelsea self-guided walking tour & scavenger hunt?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is NYC Chelsea self-guided walking tour & scavenger hunt suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 2-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book NYC Chelsea self-guided walking tour & scavenger hunt?
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Around 0 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in New York can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in New York and add a light layer if any part of the 2-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does NYC Chelsea self-guided walking tour & scavenger hunt start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central New York within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in New York?
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New York has more bookable experiences than any other city on Outty, and the quality spread is brutal. Observation decks are commoditised, so we score them on timed-entry reliability and sunset slots. Food tours and borough walks are where the ranking really separates operators, and the top scores in the city all come from small-group guides. On Outty we rank every New York experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Grand Canyon VIP Helicopter Tour, Half-Day Bus Tour of NYC Top Highlights, NYC Bus Tour of Brooklyn, Bronx, Queens: Art, Food & Sports. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit New York?
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September to early November, and late April through June. Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in New York?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.
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