NYC Scavenger & Treasure Hunts
Urban adventures bringing the secrets of New York to life.
- Work together to solve fun challenges & puzzling clues Perfectly balanced & location-based.
- Guided by clues sent to your phones Messages sent to you and your team's phones.
- Explore New York's historic landmarks and hidden gems Our speciality, discovering and showing off amazing places!
- Discover top-rated pubs, bars and cafes - all optional Optional breaks to catch a rest along the way.
- Compete Set the fastest time and see you ranking on your end certificate. for top spot on the New York leaderboard
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Next Steps
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- 1. Select your game, pick a trail of your choice and receive your welcome email.
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- 2. Rally your team and enter a team name and phone number(s) into the system.
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- 3. Receive your welcome text, then head to the start location on a day and time of your choice.
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- 4. Text START to receive the first in a series of cryptic directions. Solve the puzzles to unravel your mystery.
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- 5. Discover unique places, the secret and hidden of your city - and great independant pubs/cafes!
Gift an Experience
Choose from over 125 top-rated experiences across 40 cities, or choose a gift balance for ultimate flexibility. We're happy to switch should your recipient wish to change!
New York Experiences
Each trail takes place in a different area of the city - click each tile to learn more!
The Southern Tip
To New Amsterdam and back, a fun-filled journey through historic NYC… more
- Murder Mystery
The Devil In Chelsea
Play along with a mysterious murderer as you try to uncover their identity… more
Glamour of Midtown
The beating heart of New York, New York!… more
Slow Boat to Chinatown
Through trendy Tribeca to the beating heart of Chinatown… more
Action-packed Scavenger Hunts & Treasure Hunts in New York
How the New York days out work
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Discover New York's secret places
- Experience New York's unique places and share stories in independent pubs & cafes, curated for each New York Scavenger Hunt / Treasure Hunt.
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Fun challenges
- Engaging puzzles and captivating stories reveal New York in a new light.
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Play together or competitively
- Work as a team or compete head-to-head to set the fastest time on our New York leaderboard.
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Fully flexible bookings
- Alter your booking freely; change the date, time, number of people or chosen New York Scavenger Hunt / Treasure Hunt. Even stop and start once you've begun.
Fun activity for all groups
New York Scavenger Hunt / Treasure Hunt Reviews
The great things you say about CityDays Scavenger Hunts & Treasure Hunts
LEWLEN
Loved “Mysterious Mews”!! Another great day🙌However two clues were incorrect & misled us causing us to ask for 2 hints …
Colin and co
Another fun day out solving clues and learning new facts about London. Lots of fun, I would definitely recommend it 😀
Explorance UK!
Fantastic, simple fun. Great route, and clues the right level of complexity to make you look and think without getting …
Golden Enigma
Brilliant and well thought out. Lots of fun and ended with a nice drink afterwards after the walk. Saw places in Lond…
Mennie Minds
What a brilliant experience. The trail takes you through bits of central London you'd miss normally. Lots of landmarks …
Jules and Looby
We had such a brilliant in Sheffield. The trail took us to places we didn't know and taught us new things about places …
Comfortably Dumb
Another great adventure around Soho this time. Lots of interesting historical facts and challenging clues.
Behave !
Absolutely brilliant. We had a great time
Heaths
Excellent route, lots of interesting facts - a great afternoon all round!
61
Did this walk as a post birthday get together for my husband with our sons & fiancé a really great way to relax togethe…
TeamGriff
Amazing day! The clues were fun but challenging, and the route was perfect for sightseeing and lots of food and drink s…
Comfortably Dumb
Yet another excellent adventure seeing sides of London we wouldn’t have seen without City Days. Loved the glorious spri…
Team Pawsage
Thoroughly enjoyed this trip around a part of London I’d never visited, despite living here all my life. Great afternoon
Clarkey&chaos
We had a great day on our adventure trail and Gizmo particularly enjoyed being part of the photos
Brett-McStays
A scenic part of London to explore, with some big hills!
The Mulberry Mischief Society
Great experience! It was really fun, well planned and just the right amount of a challenge. Can’t wait to try out more!
Sussex Wanderers
Such a great and fun way to get around London! Took us down paths we didn't know existed, and learned more about the ci…
Solesteppers 24
Such a fun day saw lots of places we had never seen really enjoyed the team work to find the answers highly reccomend …
Mr B and his Princess
This was the best surprise birthday present. We had to find out way on one of the clues as some builders hoardings made…
H & I Team
What a great experience! My partner is Australian but we still learnt lots of facts we didn’t already know, we had a gr…
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The Best Self-Guided Scavenger Hunts in NYC
New Yorker or not, you know this city is not for the faint of heart. It takes courage, nerve, daring and yes, a little inside information to find the best hidden spots in New York. All you’ve gotta do is let us take you there.
At CityDays, we craft scavenger hunts in NYC that allow you to explore the city at your own pace. We get you prowling the streets of New York, hunting down pockets of history and NY quirks that we’re betting you never noticed before.
Our self-guided scavenger hunts in New York are designed to deliver fascinating secrets and interesting facts that you can only discover by seeking them out yourself. So whether you’re looking for a day out with family, friends, or an NYC scavenger hunt for couples, we’ve got something for you. Read on to find out which of our trails will suit you best…
New York Murder Mystery Scavenger Hunt: The Devil in Chelsea
New Yorkers, there’s a mystery unfolding in Manhattan and the city needs YOU to solve it.
This murder-mystery style scavenger hunt in New York City unfolds in the charming Manhattan neighborhood of Chelsea. It’s your job to navigate the streets and uncover a blend of historical facts and fascinating landmarks, all while following a fictional narrative of intrigue and mystery.
You’ll have to piece together clues from your surroundings and unravel riddles that lead you to a suspect… or else!
Find out more here.
New York Scavenger Hunt: Slow Boat to Chinatown
No need to hop aboard, the Slow Boat to Chinatown is a vehicle-free scavenger hunt in NYC that takes you around the culturally rich neighborhoods of Tribeca and Chinatown.
Take your time exploring elements of US cinematic history, discovering remnants of 17th-century New York, and much, much more as you embark on an NYC scavenger hunt that opens your eyes to the wonders that make modern-day Manhattan what it is: a feast for the senses.
Find out more here.
New York Scavenger Hunt: The Southern Tip
Get to the bottom of New York’s many-layered history by undertaking one of the best scavenger hunts in NYC for history fans: The Southern Tip.
This self-guided scavenger hunt in NYC is perfect for New Yorkers and tourists alike looking to learn more about The Big Apple.
Delve into New York City's Dutch colonial past and weave your way through significant landmarks that tell the story of the city's early days to the present by scavenging for clues and unraveling riddles.
Find out more here.
New York Scavenger Hunt: Glamour of Midtown
Roll out the red carpet and take on a puzzle-filled scavenger hunt in NYC through the historic Garment District.
Hunt down clues under the watchful eye of the iconic Empire State Building as you meander through New York’s fashion nucleus on this self-guided scavenger hunt.
Along the way, you’ll uncover Fashion Avenue, Bryant Park, and New York’s Classic department store, Macy’s, whilst also picking up historical facts and trivia.
A must for fashionistas and all those interested in New York’s trendsetting history.
Find out more here.
Team-Building Scavenger Hunts in NYC
Did you know that we craft bespoke scavenger hunts in NYC for corporate clients?
Whether you’re looking to set off from your office to a specific location or you want to test our creativity skills, we wanna hear about your team-building activity plans.
Check out our NYC team-building activities page or contact us to find out more!
