Artists of Manhattan: Self-Guided City Exploration Game

About this experience

Discover Greenwich Village through its poets, performers and musicians with the Artists of Manhattan self-guided city game. Use the Questo app to solve clues around places associated with figures such as Dylan Thomas, Barbra Streisand, Bob Dylan and Jimi Hendrix. Buy access to the game, follow the activation instructions and explore a compact route at your own pace. Explore the Village's creative history The walk connects the neighbourhood's streets with the stories of artists who lived, wrote or performed here. Washington Square Park forms part of the advertised route, while the challenges lead you to look for details you might otherwise pass. References range from Dylan Thomas's final drink to Barbra Streisand's early stage appearances. This is an outdoor exploration game: it does not include performances, entry to private buildings or admission to venues linked with the artists. How your Questo game ticket works Your purchase provides access to the named city game in the Questo app, in English. Download the app and follow the redemption instructions in your confirmation before heading to the starting point shown in the game. No physical guide or game master meets you. You navigate, read the story and solve challenges on your own phone, making this a flexible choice for visitors who prefer an independent activity. Plan your walk The advertised route covers approximately 2km through Greenwich Village. Allow around 1–1.5 hours, with extra time for breaks. There is no game time limit: pause for photographs, stop for refreshments and resume when you are ready. Daylight can make it easier to see the surroundings and follow the clues. Wear comfortable shoes and use normal care when crossing streets; the game takes place in a working city, with traffic, other pedestrians and changing local conditions. What to bring and what costs extra Bring a smartphone with at least 50% battery and an active internet connection. Wi-Fi, transport, food and drinks are not included, and neither is entry to separate attractions. The route is listed as not wheelchair accessible, although strollers are permitted. Check the game activation and starting instructions before leaving your accommodation so you can begin the story smoothly when you reach the correct location. Choose your next New York experience For another theme or format, compare Greenwich Village Hauntings and Ghouls tour, Superheroes in New York game or Brooklyn street-art game. Each is booked separately. Choose a guided experience if you want someone to lead the way, or another city game for a different story and route. Self-guided city games in New York Brooklyn's Street Art History: Self-Guided City Exploration Game: Explore Williamsburg, Brooklyn with a self-guided Questo puzzle game. New York Mob Hits & Hangouts: Self-Guided City Exploration Game: Explore Midtown Manhattan with a self-guided Questo puzzle game. Superheroes in New York: Self-Guided City Exploration Game: Explore Midtown Manhattan with a self-guided Questo puzzle game.

Highlights

• Explore the Village's creative history
• Self-guided 2km route through Greenwich Village
• Solve location-based clues in the Questo app
• Play in English and pause or resume at your own pace

What is included

• Access to the named self-guided Questo city game
• English-language game content
• Ability to pause and resume the game

Not included

• Physical tour guide or game master
• Smartphone, Wi-Fi and mobile data
• Transport and parking
• Food, drinks and separate attraction admission

Before you go

Download Questo and follow the redemption instructions in your confirmation before starting. Bring a smartphone with at least 50% battery and an active internet connection. The game is in English, with no physical guide. Follow the precise starting point in the app. The route is not wheelchair accessible; strollers are permitted. Transport, Wi-Fi, food, drinks and separate attraction tickets are excluded.

Cancellation terms

Cancel at least 24 hours before the booked start time for a full refund. Reschedule at least 24 hours before the booked start time.