Team-building benefits outside the office

October 14, 2018

When we hear the word “team,” we might think about sports. Sports are exciting, of course – but “team” means something else to us here … Read more

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Excellent rating
Based on 253 reviews

We partnered with Secret City for our global company offsite in NYC, running the 'Meatpacking Marvels' hunt for a massive group of nearly 270 people, and they delivered an unforgettable experience! Jared and the onsite staff were fantastic to work with from initial planning to day-of coordination. The game design combining clever neighborhood trivia, creative photo/video challenges, and pen-and-paper clues got our globally distributed team moving, laughing, and working together right away. In our post-event feedback survey, numerous attendees specifically highlighted the scavenger hunt as one of their favorite and most memorable moments of the entire week. If you are organizing a large corporate offsite and want a high-energy activity that drives genuine connection and showcases the best of NYC, Secret City is top-tier. Highly recommended!

Erika Grouell

7 days ago

Did a Scavenger Hunt with Secret City with my work, had an amazing time exploring Chelsea Market and Pier 57. Had an amazing time and it was a really fun activity!

Guy Michael

12 days ago

Krista was our host and it was a great experience! The hunt itself was really fun and well organized. Would recommend.

Nirbha Ghurye

24 days ago

We chose Secret City Scavenger Hunts for our work outing (teachers) in Williamsburg. They were able to work with our budget to provide a fun group experience. Despite some surprise rain (where we had the choice to change to an indoor hunt instead but opted to stay the course) we were able to complete the 2-hour experience and learned more about a part of the city that many of us thought we knew! Thank you again for a great time.

Rachael Moss-DuGan

46 days ago

Our team had an awesome time around Rockefeller Center! Had a blast going in and out of all the surrounding buildings learning about all the history behind them. The competitive nature also added an extra aspect to the hunt that made the whole experience even more fun!

Miles Westrich

46 days ago

We had a fantastic experience with the scavenger hunt event. Coordination and communication is super easy and quick from the start until the event. Activity was well organized, engaging, and a great way to break out of the "meeting room" environment for the team. What we appreciated most was the opportunity to discover places and details around Midtown Manhattan that we would likely have missed as typical tourists. It made the experience feel authentic, memorable, and a fun way to explore New York while working together as a team. Special thanks to Walter, who was a wonderful host and kept the energy high throughout the hunt. Highly recommended for corporate team-building events or group outings!!

ES Admin

48 days ago

Our team of 8 people had a great time doing the scavenger hunt at Grand Central. Everybody enjoyed it! Communication was super and we met our Guide, Leigh, right on time for the event. Leigh was great, gave clear instructions, and took a few candid pics during the hunt. We split up in two teams of four people which was a perfect number. The hunt was well designed. The clues were good (not too difficult and not too easy) and we saw a lot of aspects of Grand Central that we would have never noticed if we had just walked through.

Maarten

75 days ago

I organized a hunt at the AMNH for 20 of my friends, and we all had a blast! Would absolutely plan another event with Secret City.

Mike D'Andrea

77 days ago

Our large team of 60+ had the BEST time with Secret City Scavenger Hunts! Super organized, worked with us for months setting everything up. We were even able to pivot (EASILY!) day of when rain was in the forecast. Thanks to Jared and team for an amazing event!

Meg Robinson

104 days ago

Office Summer Outing of ~35 people! Our group of about 35 people had a fantastic time on the Wonders of Williamsburg tour, with Walter as our engaging host. As promised, the Hunt was mostly analog, with clues located on the outside and sometimes inside of various businesses on a meandering route through Williamsburg. I loved that they were mostly small businesses and that most clues could be solved within 15 seconds or so, which kept the Hunt moving at fast clip. We were asked for members of each team to join a communal whatsapp group, to upload photos/videos that fulfilled certain challenges. The weather was beautiful but edging into almost too hot & sunny for a 2-hour Hunt where you’re in almost constant motion. Our group ages range from 19 to 79 and everyone enjoyed themselves! Thank you Secret City for great communication leading up to and at our event!

YY Chen

111 days ago

We had an absolutely fantastic experience with Secret City Scavenger Hunts! We booked a private hunt for a group of 26 to celebrate a milestone birthday, and everything exceeded our expectations. A special thank you to our guide, Walter, who was witty, engaging, and kept our large group entertained from start to finish. We were especially impressed by the company’s flexibility and outstanding communication. With the weather forecast changing, they worked closely with us to adjust our meeting location and ensure the event could still go ahead smoothly. Their responsiveness and willingness to accommodate us made the planning process completely stress-free. Even though many of us have spent countless hours in this part of New York City, we were amazed by how many interesting facts and hidden stories we learned about places we thought we already knew. It was the perfect mix of fun, teamwork, history, and discovery. If you’re looking for a unique group activity—whether for a birthday, corporate event, or just a fun day with friends—I can’t recommend Secret City Scavenger Hunts highly enough. Thank you for making our celebration so memorable!

R. Hegeloff

113 days ago

This is our second year booking with Secret City! We had another amazing Museum Scavenger Hunt at the Museum, so I am happy to repost this review. Thank you for an amazing experience. If you are a teacher and wish to do something fun with your students, I would absolutely recommend booking a museum scavenger hunt at the Museum of Natural History with Secret City Scavenger Hunts. Our 10th graders had so much fun going through the museum on their adventure. Booking with Jared was seamless; his level of professionalism, attention to detail, and kindness made this process a joyful experience. Our guide, Laura K., is truly delightful. Laura is extremely knowledgable, great with communication, and has so much energy! Teachers, camp leaders, youth group leaders: this is the perfect way to book a tour of the museum so you do not have to worry about which exhibits might be closed or trying to figure out how to make the most of your museum time because Secret City guides are at the experts - easiest field trip ever! We cannot wait to book another scavenger hunt. Jared and Laura, you are the best!

Joann Kusk

144 days ago

We did Secret City’s scavenger hunt at the Museum of Natural History for a birthday celebration with 10 friends and had an absolute blast. The questions were thoughtfully designed to make you truly engage with the exhibits — and with no phones allowed, it felt like a real adventure. It worked beautifully for all ages, and we’re already planning our next location. Highly recommend! James was top notch and had us engaged the whole time. It was finding him around the museum (it was like playing where is Waldo.)

Michelle Tejeda

175 days ago

Our hunt was so much fun! Great clues! Not too hard to be frustrating and not too easy to be boring. It was a perfect afternoon to celebrate a family birthday.

Karen

188 days ago

Our team had a great time at this event - it was very well planned and just challenging enough. Our host Linda did a great job organizing everything the day of the event, and Jared was also very responsive and helpful with handling the event coordination. Would definitely recommend as a team building event!!

Alina Zhao

188 days ago

The Hermanitas of Kennett High School had an incredible time with Secret City Scavenger Hunts at Grand Central Terminal! From start to finish, the experience was engaging, exciting, and full of energy for both our students and chaperones. A huge thank you to our wonderful hosts, Julie, Lisa, and James, who were not only fun but also incredibly accommodating with our time constraints. Their flexibility and enthusiasm made the entire experience run smoothly. The students had an amazing time working together, solving challenges, and exploring one of NYC’s most iconic landmarks in such a unique way. Special thanks to Jared for guiding me in choosing the perfect hunt for our group. Jared, you truly helped make this experience a success! All in all, it was a fantastic experience, and I highly recommend Secret City Scavenger Hunts to any group looking for a fun, interactive, and memorable adventure!

Loretta Perna

234 days ago

Had such a blast. Local New Yorkers said they realized how little they knew about their own city. As someone who loves to walk around staring up at the buildings and reading the plaques, I was living my best life!! The competition fuels you to move at a quick clip, but the SoHo hunt was so fun and beautiful. There's really not enough time to stop and eat on the hunt haha so be prepared to flag things in your map that you want to return to! But it was just so much fun to work as a team running around and figuring things out. I went with friends to celebrate my ten year anniversary in the city, and afterwards we were all buzzing about how perfect and unique it was. Here's hoping I can do it again someday! Thom, our guide, was so warm and genuine and I was grateful for his kind, positive energy. Also had an awesome experience with the customer support in planning from the beginning; they're willing to work with you to make sure you and your group have the best time, and even to adjust if weather changes the week of!! I'd recommend this to anyone!!

Danielle Cummings

242 days ago

Jared was very helpful and responsive prior to and after our hunt. Our host, Laura, made it a fun experience.

Daniel Asip

297 days ago

Fun fun fun

Kirk

335 days ago

We had an absolutely incredible experience with this team. Jared, Joe, and Sofia hosted a scavenger hunt for our group and it truly exceeded every expectation. Our UN team had so much fun and could not stop talking about how enjoyable and well organized the activity was. It was a fantastic bonding experience and we even got a great workout at the same time which was a wonderful bonus. The energy, professionalism, and enthusiasm from the staff made the entire event unforgettable. I highly recommend this company for any team building activity, corporate gathering, or group event. We will absolutely return in the future.

Claudia Gonzalez

340 days ago

Excellent rating
Based on 253 reviews

Erika Grouell

7 days ago

Did a Scavenger Hunt with Secret City with my work, had an amazing time exploring Chelsea Market and Pier 57. Had an amazing time and it was a really fun activity!

Guy Michael

12 days ago

Krista was our host and it was a great experience! The hunt itself was really fun and well organized. Would recommend.

Nirbha Ghurye

24 days ago

Rachael Moss-DuGan

46 days ago

Miles Westrich

46 days ago

ES Admin

48 days ago

Maarten

75 days ago

I organized a hunt at the AMNH for 20 of my friends, and we all had a blast! Would absolutely plan another event with Secret City.

Mike D'Andrea

77 days ago

Meg Robinson

104 days ago

YY Chen

111 days ago

R. Hegeloff

113 days ago

Joann Kusk

144 days ago

Michelle Tejeda

175 days ago

Our hunt was so much fun! Great clues! Not too hard to be frustrating and not too easy to be boring. It was a perfect afternoon to celebrate a family birthday.

Karen

188 days ago

Alina Zhao

188 days ago

Loretta Perna

234 days ago

Danielle Cummings

242 days ago

Jared was very helpful and responsive prior to and after our hunt. Our host, Laura, made it a fun experience.

Daniel Asip

297 days ago

Fun fun fun

Kirk

335 days ago

Claudia Gonzalez

340 days ago