Central Park Self Guided Audio Mystery Olmsted's Blueprint Walk
Overview
Available languages
2 hours 45 minutes
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Uncover Central Park like never before in this self-guided audio mystery. As you walk from the Pulitzer Fountain to Cleopatra's Needle, decode eight ciphers hidden across the park's most iconic landmarks and piece together Frederick Law Olmsted's secret blueprint before it's lost forever.
Blending real 19th-century history with an immersive conspiracy thriller, every stop reveals the true story of the site while advancing the intrigue. Augmented reality brings the clues to life, and professional audio narration is available in 32 languages.
Start whenever you like, go at your own pace, and pause for photos along the way. No guide, no fixed schedule, no app to download — just open it on your phone and play. The perfect blend of sightseeing, storytelling and brain-teasing puzzles for curious explorers, couples, families and first-time visitors to New York City.
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
What To Expect
Pulitzer Fountain
Begin at the Pulitzer Fountain (1916), crowned by the bronze statue of Pomona, where Fifth Avenue meets the green threshold of Central Park. Here you receive your first cipher and uncover the legend of Olmsted's hidden blueprint, decoding the principle of LIBERTAS to set the mystery in motion.
Bow Bridge
Cross the elegant cast-iron Bow Bridge spanning the Lake. You take in one of the park's most romantic views and decode the principle of PAX.
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Central Park Self-Guided Audio Mystery Olmsted's Blueprint Walk
What‘s Included
GPS-guided digital map — no app download required
No app download required — works instantly in any smartphone web browser
Interactive puzzles and ciphers to solve
Self-guided audio walking tour
Augmented reality (AR) experiences at key landmarks
Audio commentary in 32 languages
Food and drinks
Gratuities
Transportation to and from the meeting point
Smartphone and headphones (bring your own)
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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