Turn Tampa into a holiday gameboard with the Holly Jolly Hunt app: a one-hour scavenger experience that sends teams through downtown and Ybor City, scoring photos and completing fun seasonal challenges. Ideal for families, friend groups, or work teams looking for a festive urban adventure.
More ways to explore the area's outdoor wonders
A late-afternoon sun slides across the bayfront and the city begins to hum with holiday lights — you tap open the Holly Jolly Hunt app and the block becomes a playground. Streets, murals, storefronts and the riverfront turn into clues; your team moves with purpose, camera lenses hunting for the next scored photo.
Difficulty
easy
Duration
1 hour
Fitness Level
Light walking for about an hour; suitable for most fitness levels including families with children
Wildlife
History
Ybor City grew in the late 19th century as a cigar-manufacturing hub founded by Cuban and Spanish immigrants; its brick streets and Latin-influenced storefronts are prime scavenger-hunt terrain.
Conservation
Keep the game low-impact by not disturbing public plantings or wildlife, and carry out any trash; many Tampa parks participate in stewardship programs to protect shoreline habitats.
Reserve your spot on the Experience the season with a scavenger hunt in Tampa with Holly Jolly Hunt today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Keep your phone charged
The game runs entirely through your phone — start with a full battery and bring a power bank to avoid cutoffs mid-challenge.
Aim for late afternoon
Start about an hour before sunset for softer light on photos and cooler walking conditions.
Use public transit or plan parking
Downtown parking can be limited during events; check TECO Line streetcar and bus routes or reserve nearby parking in advance.
Respect private property and art
Photograph public displays and murals but avoid entering private spaces or blocking doorways while completing challenges.
Smartphone with camera
Required to run the app, take photos for points, and communicate with the remote guide.
Portable charger / power bank
Extends battery life during photo-heavy tasks and prevents interruptions mid-game.
Comfortable walking shoes
City sidewalks and short runs between clues make supportive footwear important.
Light rain jacket or umbrella
Afternoon storms are common in summer; a compact rain layer keeps the game going.
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