
Outdoor Escape Room in Tampa - Ybor City
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4.7/5
Based on 15 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
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Is Outdoor Escape Room in Tampa - Ybor City worth booking?
Outdoor Escape Room in Tampa - Ybor City is a 2-hour experience in Tampa, United States, from $75 per person. It scores 59 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Worth a Look”, based on a 4.7/5 rating across 15 reviews. This booking is non-refundable, so pick your date carefully. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 59 / 100
- Rating
- 4.7/5 (15)
- Duration
- 2 hours
- From
- $75 per person
An immersive clue-solving adventure around Tampa's vibrant Ybor. Search for real-world clues, solve puzzles, and discover the neighborhood with an experience you'll never forget! Reschedule anytime with no fees. It's a
What you get
About this experience
An immersive clue-solving adventure around Tampa's vibrant Ybor. Search for real-world clues, solve puzzles, and discover the neighborhood with an experience you'll never forget! Reschedule anytime with no fees. It's a scavenger hunt, escape room, and urban crawl all-in-one. Follow the storyline around town as you find clues and use them to crack codes. Then enter solutions on the app to find out where to go next. Clues can be anywhere - murals, statues, landmarks, and more! Plan on about two hours of playtime, depending on your experience level and how much time you spend exploring along the way. Difficulty level is adjustable - take as many or as few hints as you’d like! Bookings made a week or more in advance receive their kit in the mail. Bookings made less than a week in advance will pick up their kit at the start point on the day of the adventure - pickup address provided after booking.
What's included
Included
- Scannable QR codes to get hints, input solutions, follow the storyline & more!
- Discover hidden gems and iconic sites
- 1 game box with puzzles, clues, a lockbox and more!
- 2-3 hour adventure around Tampa
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
Tampa
Go to N 20th St and E 6th Ave and scan the QR code on your box to start your self-guided adventure! Bookings made a week or more in advance receive their kit in the mail. Last-minute bookings pick up their kit at the start point on the day of the adventure - location sent after booking.
Hotel pickup
No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.
Ends at
Go to N 20th St and E 6th Ave and scan the QR code on your box to start your self-guided adventure! Bookings made a week or more in advance receive their kit in the mail. Last-minute bookings pick up their kit at the start point on the day of the adventure - location sent after booking.
Before you book
- Cancellation
- All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Escapely
Know before you go
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 15 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
Good for families
4 mentionsReviewers traveling with kids report it landed well with their group.
Traveler reviews
15 verified traveler reviews for Outdoor Escape Room in Tampa - Ybor City. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Fun in the sun!
This was such a fun activity! My 10-year-old son and I were visiting Florida and had a great time exploring Ybor City while completing the scavenger hunt. The clues and puzzles were engaging and just the right level of challenge. A couple of the clues were a little vague, so we had to use the extra hints, but that didn’t take away from the overall experience. My only suggestion would be to make the route a bit more streamlined. We found ourselves walking back and forth between locations several times. For example, we’d arrive at one stop only for the next clue to send us almost all the way back toward the previous location. A more efficient route would make the experience even more enjoyable. Overall, it was a great way to explore the area, and we’d definitely recommend it to others looking for a fun and interactive activity in Ybor City!
via Tripadvisor
Fun family activity
This was SO fun! I received it as a birthday gift and ended up doing with my family (live in Tampa) and visiting family members from out-of-town. It was playful, easy to use, and challenging in just the right way. We never felt like we were stumped but we had to put our heads together to solve some clues. Best of all, we got to explore Ybor in a unique way, say hello to the wild chickens, and solve crime!
via Tripadvisor
Wonderful time
I had so much fun exploring Ybor with my friends and family and solving clues. Some were easier than others but it wouldn’t be fun if it was too easy! It took us 3 hours overall but we did take an ice cream break. Would definitely do something like this again.
via Tripadvisor
Fun times. Great business to visit in between.
Good times. Gave something to do. Took about 2 hours but we were in no hurry. Total walking about 1 mile. Not as easy as you think. We used hints frequently, kinda have to get into the mind set of the clues it was easier to get answer.
via Tripadvisor
Our Hometown, Re-Solved: Seeing Tampa in a Whole New Way with Escapely
We had an amazing experience with Escapely in Tampa, and what made it even better is that this is our hometown—yet we saw it in an entirely new way. The game made us slow down and notice details, buildings, and little pieces of the city that we’ve walked past countless times without ever really seeing before. One of the biggest wins is that there’s no time limit. That freedom completely changes the experience. We were able to stop for great food along the way, enjoy the neighborhood, and soak everything in without feeling rushed or stressed like you often do in a traditional escape room. The puzzles are incredibly well balanced. They’re not so easy that you breeze through without thinking, but also not so hard that you feel stuck or frustrated. At one point, we were sure we were on the right track—but something felt off (turns out, we were wrong). We contacted Escapely by texting the contact number and they responded immediately, gently guiding us back on track without giving away the answers, which we really appreciated. We also loved how the hint system works. Several hints are built right into the web experience, but they’re totally optional—you only see them if you choose to click “hint.” And even then, there’s additional guidance available if you’re still stuck, which makes it approachable for all experience levels. If you enjoy escape rooms, you’ll absolutely LOVE Escapely. It’s immersive, flexible, smartly designed, and a fantastic way to explore Tampa—whether you’re visiting or, like us, rediscovering your own city.
via Tripadvisor
Good to know
- Duration
- 2 hours
- Free cancellation
- Non-refundable
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Hotel pickup
- No pickup, meet at start point
- Booked in 30 days
- 5
- Verdict
- Worth a Look
Why this scores 59
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
Outdoor Escape Room in Tampa - Ybor City: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Tampa.
How much does Outdoor Escape Room in Tampa - Ybor City cost?
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Prices start at $75 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Tampa usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Outdoor Escape Room in Tampa - Ybor City take?
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Plan for about 2 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Tampa is not rushed.
Is Outdoor Escape Room in Tampa - Ybor City worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 59 out of 100, which we label "Worth a Look". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.7/5 across 15 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable culture & history in Tampa, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Outdoor Escape Room in Tampa - Ybor City?
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No. This experience is sold on a non-refundable basis, so only book a date you are confident about. Similar experiences in the city do offer free cancellation if flexibility matters more than price.
Is Outdoor Escape Room in Tampa - Ybor City suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 2-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Outdoor Escape Room in Tampa - Ybor City?
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Around 5 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Tampa can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Tampa and add a light layer if any part of the 2-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Outdoor Escape Room in Tampa - Ybor City start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Tampa within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Tampa?
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Tampa covers Busch Gardens, Ybor City food and cigar history walks, manatee snorkelling at Crystal River, dolphin cruises on the bay and Clearwater beach days. Manatee tours are seasonal and heavily regulated, so operator conduct matters. On Outty we rank every Tampa experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Guided Tampa Sightseeing Tour in a Deluxe Street Legal Golf Cart, Shared Ybor City Historic Walking Tour, Escape Game at Midtown Tampa. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Tampa?
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November to April, with manatee season from November to March. Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Tampa?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.
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