Walking Tours

Secret Societies of Manhattan: Self-Guided City Exploration Game

Explore New York with a self-guided city game, accessible anytime in the Questo app.
Go at your own pace - no guides and no groups of strangers involved.
Visit Tannen's Magic, the oldest magic shop in New York City.
See Midtown icons like the Empire State Building, Rockefeller Center, Radio City Music Hall and the New York Public Library.
Learn some of the best-kept secrets and urban legends of Manhattan.
Find local favourites tucked between the big landmarks, like the 6 1/2 Avenue walkway.
English only

Access to the self-guided city exploration game in the Questo app
Unlimited availability. Play any day, at any hour.
Pause and resume anytime
No group limit - bring as many friends as you want!
English only

Physical tour guide or game master (NOT NEEDED)
Parking fees
WiFi
Transportation
Food or drinks

You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

Become a young reporter on the trail of a magical society hidden in Midtown Manhattan in this self-guided exploration game. A mysterious informant at Grand Central hands you the first clue, and the hunt leads past the New York Public Library, the Empire State Building and Rockefeller Center, with a stop at the city's oldest magic shop.

Along the way you solve challenges in the Questo app, learn historical facts and local myths, and discover hidden spots that only locals know and most tourists pass by. The walk covers about 6 km and takes around 2 hours, with no time limit.

Are you ready to find the truth about magic in the heart of New York?

What to bring

Mobile internet: Make sure you have a working mobile internet connection, as the game requires it to run in the app.

Smartphone with app: Download the Questo app on your phone after purchase before heading to the starting point.

What's not allowed

Wi-Fi expectation: Do not rely on venue Wi-Fi, as Wi-Fi access is not included with this experience.

Accessibility

Wheelchair access: This experience is not wheelchair accessible, so it may not be suitable for wheelchair users.

Infant seating: Infants must not sit on laps during the experience, and infant seats are not available.

Strollers: The route is stroller or pram accessible for those visiting with young children.

Service animals: Animals or pets are allowed on this experience.

Additional information

Guiding format: You will not have a physical tour guide, since the city game is fully self-guided in the app.

How it works: After purchase, download the Questo app, go to the starting point, and follow the in-app clues.

Timing: The city game takes about 2 hours to complete, but there is no time limit so you can play at your own pace.

Flexibility: You can start at any hour, pause the game at any time, and resume later during your visit.

Availability: The city game is available 24/7 every day, so you can play whenever it suits you.

Kids policy: Kids can join the city game for free as part of your experience.

Transport: There is public transportation nearby, which makes reaching the starting point easier.

Parking: Parking fees are not included, so you should plan and pay separately if you drive.