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Interactive Mystery Hunt by Empire State Building in NYC

Name: Interactive Mystery Hunt by Empire State Building in NYC
Brand: Solve A Mystery
Price: 59.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 5.0 (1 reviews)

5.0(1)New York City1–2 hours

TRIPADVISOR5.0(1)

Interactive Mystery Hunt by Empire State Building in NYC

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At a glance

Duration: 1–2 hours
Price from: $59 / person
Location: New York City
Rating: 5.0 / 5 · 1 reviews
Languages: EN
Group: Private
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
Confirmation: Instant
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Operator: Solve A Mystery
Meeting point: This is the pickup point where you go to collect the mystery. Please bring your voucher or confirmation email to the pickup point to collect. Afterwards you can begin whenever you wish. We do not offer pick up of any kind, this is a self-guided city walk where you walk around the city solving tasks.

Description

Channel your inner Sherlock Holmes in this murder mystery hunt around the bustling city of New York aka The Big Apple! In ‘The Murder by The Empire State Building' you are taken back to the year 1940. You are a criminal investigator in New York. The body of a murdered woman has been found. Now it is up to you to solve the crime and find the culprit! After your purchase, you go to the designated pickup point and collect the mystery package containing everything you will need to solve this mystery. When you have collected it, you are free to begin whenever you want. Enjoy the flexibility of starting and stopping as you please. Solving this murder mystery is an exciting and challenging activity that you can try together with your family, friends, or colleagues. A good tip! We recommend 2-4 in a group. If you are more than 4 people, you can buy more mysteries and compete against each other. The winner is the group that solves the mystery the fastest. This is only in english.

Schedule & prices

Runs: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, and Sat
Next available: Mon, Oct 19
Group price: $59 per group of up to 5

From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 17.

Tour Options

Interactive Mystery Hunt by Empire State Building in NYC

Itinerary

Empire State Building

Admission not included10 min

Here you will start your city walk, facing the main entrance on the opposite side of the street. So you are able to see the building before you.

Bryant Park

Admission not included15 min

This is part of you city walk where you will solve clues and riddles.

Broadway Theatre

Admission not included20 min

Along your self-guided city walk you will come across Broadway as part of the mystery that you must solve on your walk.

Herald Square

Admission not included20 min

On your way, you will discover Herald Square, which is where one of the solved tasks will lead you to, in order to find the culprit in the murder case you are trying to solve.

New York Public Library - Stephen A. Schwarzman Building

Admission not included15 min

This is where you will end your city walk and find a conclusion to the mystery you have been trying to solve along the way.

What's included

Included

An envelope containing everything you will need to solve the mystery. Only in English.

Not included

Coffee and/or Tea

Private transportation

Traveller Ratings

Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor

5.0

1 reviews

Important Information

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
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

1+ days before100% refund

0–1 days before0% refund

Frequently asked questions

How long does Interactive Mystery Hunt by Empire State Building in NYC take?

Interactive Mystery Hunt by Empire State Building in NYC lasts about 1–2 hours. The itinerary has 5 stops.

How much does Interactive Mystery Hunt by Empire State Building in NYC cost?

Prices start at $59 per person for this New York City experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.

What days does Interactive Mystery Hunt by Empire State Building in NYC run?

According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays.

Can I cancel Interactive Mystery Hunt by Empire State Building in NYC for free?

Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.

Where does the tour start?

The meeting point is This is the pickup point where you go to collect the mystery. Please bring your voucher or confirmation email to the pickup point to collect. Afterwards you can begin whenever you wish. We do not offer pick up of any kind, this is a self-guided city walk where you walk around the city solving tasks. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.

What languages is Interactive Mystery Hunt by Empire State Building in NYC offered in?

The experience is available in EN.

Is this a private or a group tour?

It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 15 travellers can book together.

Is the tour suitable for children?

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Is the tour wheelchair accessible?

Wheelchair accessible Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

Will my booking be confirmed immediately?

Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.

Is Interactive Mystery Hunt by Empire State Building in NYC worth it?

Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 1 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Solve A Mystery.

Reviews(1)

Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor

lauramZ7972AT

April 16, 2026 · via Tripadvisor

This was so fun!!

I did this with my family and i can 100% recommend trying it out! It was so much fun and my grandparents were hooked as well

Operator response

Thank you so much for your lovely review! We’re really happy to hear you enjoyed it with your family 😊 It’s especially great to know that even your grandparents got hooked — that’s exactly the kind of shared experience we love to create 🔎✨ And thank you for the 100% recommendation, that truly means a lot! Hope to see you all again for another mystery adventure someday.

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