NEW YORK WALKING TOUR FIELD GUIDE
Follow Alice’s Trail: A Theatrical Treasure Hunt Through Central Park
A 90-minute, family-friendly theatrical treasure hunt that leads teams through Central Park’s hidden corners as they solve eight riddles and meet an energetic guide.
Follow Alice’s Trail: A Theatrical Treasure Hunt Through Central Park.
Embark on a whimsical, theatrical treasure hunt through Central Park, joining Alice on a lively quest for the elusive white rabbit. Over approximately 90 minutes participants follow an energetic guide, solve a series of riddles and uncover tucked-away corners and emblematic sites of the park in an interactive outdoor experience designed for families and curious explorers.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Live, Theatrical Storytelling
A costumed, high-energy guide animates the Alice story throughout the route, turning each clue into a moment of playful interaction that engages both children and adults and drives the narrative of the hunt.
Discover Central Park’s Hidden Corners
The hunt leads teams past lesser-seen nooks and well-known landmarks in Central Park, offering a mix of scenic stops and local anecdotes that reveal the park’s design and stories.
Eight Riddles and a Moment of Celebration
Participants work in teams to solve eight riddles and complete playful challenges; the experience concludes with a final puzzle and a celebratory moment for teams that finish the quest.
What the day feels like
What the experience feels like
You meet an animated guide at the park, receive a brief introduction to the story and game rules, then set off in small teams to follow Alice’s trail. Clues and playful tasks direct you between scenic spots and emblematic sites; along the way the guide shares anecdotes about the park’s history and design. The pace is social and exploratory—part scavenger hunt, part open-air theatre—ending with the last riddle and a shared celebration.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this adventure suits — and why.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Plan for a roughly 1.5-hour outdoor activity through Central Park; the pace is walking and exploratory.
Dress for the weather and wear comfortable shoes for walking around the park; the experience is an interactive outdoor activity.
Participants are organized into teams that work through eight riddles under the guidance of an energetic host; suitable for families and mixed-age groups.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long does the experience last?
The theatrical treasure hunt lasts approximately 90 minutes (about 1.5 hours).
What ages is the activity appropriate for?
The experience is designed for families and is suitable from around age 6 upward; it is presented as adapted to all ages.
How many puzzles or riddles are there?
Teams solve eight riddles as part of the scavenger-hunt format.
Where does the adventure start?
The adventure begins in Central Park where participants meet the guide for an introduction and their first clue.
What landmarks will we visit?
Stops can include the Alice in Wonderland statue, the lake, the Charles Dickens statue, the Central Park Zoo, the George Delacorte Clock and the Chess House among other park highlights.