Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mystery Served?
Mystery Served is a self-guided mystery adventure through local restaurants and businesses.
Your team follows clues across the neighborhood while a story unfolds around you. Each stop reveals new information, puzzles, and evidence that move the investigation forward.
Along the way, you’ll enjoy food, explore the area, and work together to solve the mystery.
It’s part mystery game, part walking tour, and part food experience.
How does the experience work?
After purchasing your ticket, you'll receive access to the Mystery Served game.
On the day of your tour:
• Go to the starting location.
• Open the Mystery Served link from email on your phone.
• GPS will activate if at correct starting spot.
Read the first clue.
• Solve puzzles to unlock the next stop.
Each solved clue reveals the next location and the story continues until the final mystery is solved.
Do we need a guide?
No guide is required.
The tour is completely self-guided, which means your team can move at your own pace. The game on your phone leads you through the entire experience. We have a built in HINT button
How long does the tour take?
Most Mystery Served tours take about 3 to 4 hours.
You can move faster or slower depending on how long you spend at each stop.
How much walking is involved?
The tours are designed so all locations are within a short walking distance of each other.
You’ll typically walk a few blocks between stops.
Comfortable shoes are recommended.
How many people can play together?
Each team can include up to 6 players.
Groups larger than 6 can email for a custom tour link. Let us know location so larger group is accommodated.
Do we need to be good at puzzles?
Not at all.
The puzzles are designed to be fun, clever, and collaborative. Working together usually reveals the answer.
Hints are available if your team needs help.
Is food included?
Each tour includes entertainment, food, tax/fees/tip.
Ticket include specific menu items from tour menu, taxes/fees/tip per person.
Drinks are pay as you go
What should we bring?
We recommend bringing:
• A fully charged smartphone
• Comfortable walking shoes
• Curiosity and teamwork
What happens if we get stuck?
Hints are built into the game to help your team keep moving.
The goal is to enjoy the mystery and have fun solving it together.
What if it rains?
Tours run rain or shine.
Many stops are indoors, so light rain usually doesn’t impact the experience.
Is this good for date nights or groups?
Yes — Mystery Served is perfect for:
• date nights
• friends outings
• birthdays
• team building
• visitors exploring the city
email for groups over 6
Where do the tours take place?
Each Mystery Served experience takes place in a specific neighborhood and highlights local restaurants and businesses.
Current tours are available in:
• St. Petersburg
• Gulfport
• more locations coming soon
Why is Mystery Served different from other food tours?
Most food tours simply guide you from restaurant to restaurant.
Mystery Served turns the entire experience into a story-driven adventure.
Instead of just eating, you’ll follow clues, uncover secrets, and work together to solve a mystery as you explore the neighborhood.
How do we book?
Choose your tour on the Mystery Served website, select a date, and reserve your team’s spot.
Then gather your group and get ready to follow the clues.