Walking Tours

Lower East Side Mafia Mystery, New York: Self-Guided City Exploration Game

Explore New York City 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.
Find the telephone booth that grants access to a secret cocktail lounge.
Pass iconic bars that drip with style, from McSorley's Old Ale House to the KGB Bar.
See some of the most stunning murals in the area, including the Blondie mural on the Bowery.
Discover some of the best NYC pizza you have never heard of.
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.

Think you know everything there is to know about New York? Go undercover on Manhattan's Lower East Side in this self-guided exploration game, and solve riddles and crack codes that unlock stories from the neighborhood. From Avenue B along St Marks Place past McSorley's Old Ale House and the KGB Bar to the Bowery murals, the Puck Building and Prince Street Pizza, find some of the coolest eateries and most stunning murals in the area.

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 4 km and takes around 1 hour, with no time limit.

Are you ready to discover the Lower East Side?

What to bring

Smartphone: Bring a fully charged smartphone to play the city game.

App setup: Download the Questo app and create an account using the same email you used to purchase.

What's not allowed

Infant seating: Infants must not sit on laps during this experience.

Accessibility

Wheelchair access: This experience is not wheelchair accessible.

Stroller access: The route is accessible for strollers or prams.

Additional information

Format: This is a self-guided, open-air smartphone game in New York's Lower East Side.

Timing: You have full availability 24/7 and can start, pause, and continue at your own pace.

Support: You have access to 24/7 customer support throughout the game.

Transport: Public transportation is available near the game area.

Pets: Animals or pets are allowed during this experience.

Infant seats: Infant seats are not available for this experience.

Please check your final voucher for the redemption details and specific instructions.

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