Overview
Looking for things to do in New York Brooklyn? Our 3-hour self-guided walking tour takes you through this neighborhood. Learn about its history and discover all of the attractions. Solve challenges at each step along your way, to find your next destination and have fun.
You will walk from the Brooklyn Museum to Grand Army Plaza, and visit several churches and Prospect Park. As you discover the neighborhood, you’ll pass by various parks, museums, and monuments.
The Brooklyn Tourist Scavenger Hunt is a 5.2 km / 3.2 mi self-guided walking tour with challenges along the way. It should take you 3 hours to complete.
- Recommended by 98% of travelers
- Badge of Excellence
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Mobile ticket
What's included
30+ varied challenges
24/7 Customer Service
Scavenger hunt tour instructions and directions on your smartphone
Snacks
Private transportation
Internet Access on your smartphone is required.
Meeting and pickup
Travelers meet at the meeting point.
Meeting point
Once you're standing outside the Brooklyn Museum, and have completed the transaction with our website, log in with your account (My Account / Scavenger Hunts) and click on the blue button to begin your scavenger hunt.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Good to know
You must convert your voucher on our website before beginning the activity.
To do so, your TripAdvisor/Viator account Must Have your Real Email as we will email instructions to them. These will tell you how to convert your purchase on our website to complete the activity.
What to expect
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Brooklyn Museum
Spend 15 minutes outside learning its history and solving 3 challenges.
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Brooklyn Botanic Garden
See the main entrance, learn about it.
Spend 10 minutes getting here and solving a challenge. -
Mount Prospect Park
15 min
Enter this park and solve 2 challenges while you're here. Spend 15 minutes before exiting.
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Union Temple House of CBE
15 min
Learn about this reform synagogue and solve a challenge.
10 minutes to solve 2 challenges and make your way here. -
Brooklyn Public Library Central Branch
15 min
Learn about this grand building and solve a challenge while here.
10min total. -
Grand Army Plaza
25 min
Spend 20-30min discovering the various monuments, fountain and arch that make up the Grand Army Plaza. Learn its history and solve 7 challenges here.
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Grace United Methodist Church
25 min
Walk 5min to get here, and learn about this church, and solve a challenge.
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First Presbyterian Church of Brooklyn
25 min
Learn about this church and solve a simple challenge.
5 minutes. -
St. John's Park Slope
25 min
Learn about this church and solve a challenge.
5 min. -
Brooklyn Academy of Music
25 min
Learn about this music conservatory and solve a challenge.
Then solve 2 more challenges as you walk to the next location.
10 minutes. -
Old First Reformed Church
25 min
Learn about this church and solve 2 challenges here. Then walk 5min to see a beautiful Romanesque brownstone and another challenge.
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Prospect Park
30 min
Solve 8 challenges as you cross Prospect Park from north to southeast and learn about various historic markers along the way.
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Brooklyn Botanic Garden
30 min
Walk around the rear of the botanic garden (you saw the entrance earlier.
Then walk up Washington Ave learning about Ebbets Field, the Crown Heights Neighborhood, Charles Carroll who is honored by a street you'll cross, and President Washington.
20minutes walk with 3 challenges -
Doctor Ronald McNair Park
10 min
Learn about Dr Ronald McNair, and Joseph Guider in this park. Solve 3 challenges and end your tour 1 block to the west.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
Times are local to the experience (America/New York).
Additional Information
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Up to 6 travelers per booking
FAQs about Brooklyn Self-Guided Walking Tour and Scavenger Hunt
Can I cancel Brooklyn Self-Guided Walking Tour and Scavenger Hunt for free?
Yes. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
How long does it take?
It takes about 2–3 hours.
Where does it start?
Once you're standing outside the Brooklyn Museum, and have completed the transaction with our website, log in with your account (My Account / Scavenger Hunts) and click on the blue…
What's included?
- 30+ varied challenges
- 24/7 Customer Service
- Scavenger hunt tour instructions and directions on your smartphone
What's not included?
- Snacks
- Private transportation
- Internet Access on your smartphone is required.
Which places does it visit?
It visits Brooklyn Museum, Brooklyn Botanic Garden, Mount Prospect Park, Union Temple House of CBE, Brooklyn Public Library Central Branch, Grand Army Plaza, Grace United Methodist Church, First Presbyterian Church of Brooklyn.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is offered in English.
What fitness level is needed?
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness.
Operated by Tourist Scavenger Hunt
