This is my go-to climbing spot in the city. Can't say enough good things about this place! Honestly I think my only knock is that there's pretty poor street parking availability, but that's something out of their control. There's a good range of difficulties available, ranging from super beginning to challenges for the most experienced. There's a lot of places to lounge, even couches that I don't even begin to suspect as gross given the amount of people that must use it. They have a sliding scale pricing approach so that you can pay slightly less if you're more financially limited, or be generous if you love their services! I personally am on a flexible cadence as to when I climb, so I prefer the 10 punch pass, which ends up being cheaper than straight day passes without the commitment of a membership. Staff here are also great! They're more than willing to help you out with the beta on any given climb, and recommend good ones to start out with if it's been a minute since you've visited. read more

Interesting Bouldering Gym. It has many different types of levels. It also has a nice lounge space. There are a ton of different activities to do at the Bouldering Gym such as games, chess, etc. This gym has comedy shows as well which are pretty awesome. read more

I went on a Saturday morning. All my other friends except for one and all my Yelp acquaintances couldn't do this date and time. It was very trying for both of us. The staff told us how the stickers represented different levels with higher numbers being harder. It was cool seeing other people's approaches to climbing more difficult ones. There is free wifi, a few couches, and gender neutral bathrooms with a shower in one of them. Free wifi is super nice for people on breaks checking things and people who might want to support their friends but not want to participate themselves. I was told the facility was cooperation and community oriented. While I didn't feel much of that, maybe if I went during a weeknight or later on a weekend that it might be different. I also like how there weren't too many people actually but enough people because I was afraid I would get in or step in another's path. I wasn't able to stay on the correct color and that is if I was able to get started even. Being smaller helps with this activity but having some flexibility and upper body strength in addition to decent legs helps a lot. My friend was feeling anxious about doing this about wanting to get to the top but still wanted to do this and he wants to skydive but I do not want to. I just jumped right into trying to climb up the wall immediately more or less. They didn't have my 10 wide sized shoes when I requested way in advance about this but surprisingly a 12 worked for my feet. There is a waiver you can sign online in advance. I think it is better to do this w others you know unless you are competitive or feel that others would distract you too much. read more

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Came here for bouldering. The bouldering area is quite huge. It has lots of problems and different sections: slab, 30/45 degree, and cave. The cave is quite long and intensive. I like it. Its also exhausting. This place has multiple training area: weights, hangboard, spray wall, etc I was very excited when i saw a kilter board in there. I wanted to try it out. But I found out that it wasnt able to contract the angle of its incline, two last rows were missing, and the lights were out of synch with the app. Disappointed!!! They need to fix this ASAP. Kilter boards are essential for training. Other than this, everything else seems to be in order... read more

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Love this place! I'm a beginner boulderer but there are options for every skill level. Everyone is super friendly and a great vibe too. Affordable as well! read more

Bouldering-focused gym and, boy, do they do a great job! Tufas setters are amazing. They've set up some of the most innovative and creative climbs I've ever challenged. Those brain teasers are so fun. Can't recommend this place enough! read more

I love this place, the sets are phenomenal and updated regularly. The staff is attentive and diverse. read more

Tufas Boulder Lounge - Rock Climbing Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Great routes, great music and friendly staff - what's not to like here. Plus indoor plants and thick safe pads to fall on. Thanks to Rory who gave me a quick orientation. I bought a Livingsocial for this ($17 includes shoes) since I was visiting from California. Took the 57 bus to get here and lots of lounge space, gender neutral bathrooms. There's a shower but no towels. Routes rated used the circuit system so a range versus straight V#. No top out boulder. Routes are clearly labeled and can be rated using the Vertical Life climbing app. read more

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Routes are great, gym is great, staff is great, and the owner is one of the best people I have ever met. They are a genuinely good group here at TUFAs. I have not been to a gym as great, ever. I have met great people everywhere, but at TUFAs the entire experience is top notch. It is always busy, but never crowded. I can not recommend enough. read more

Great establishment! As soon as I stepped in, I was helped by front desk. I brought my 8 year old son to try out some climbing and Brandon took the time and energy to really make sure my son had the basics. He even gave showed my son how to get through some troubled spots. What I really enjoyed the most was his attentiveness to my son's needs and setting him up for success for climbing. read more

Tufas Boulder Lounge is incredible!! Huge space, great varieties of grades and hold types, super clean, and the whole mission statement is wonderful. Climbing gyms are typically expensive and exclusive. Any gym making an effort to be more inclusive is so so cool. Would drop in many more times :) read more

Tufas Boulder Lounge - Rock Climbing Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Been climbing at tufas for a couple weeks and really enjoying it it so far!! Their routes have good variety and the staff are super friendly and helpful :) Def recommend!! read more

Tufas Boulder Lounge - Rock Climbing Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

This company stole money from me after agreeing to cancel my membership because of my current low funds. After I was told my account was cancelled they began charging me the full price of membership for multiple months. I had no knowledge they had renewed my account without my permission and had even been visiting the gym using friends guest passes rather than my own account! They were extremely unhelpful, short, and simply unresponsive when I brought up the situation. When initially joining, I thought a business that touted sliding scale and promoted diversity was awesome but it seems like it's all just marketing, they just want to steal your money. read more

Try something new everyday....It's my motto!! I've rock climbed before on an awesome date night awhile back, but never free climbed and never with the kiddos. I must admit I was a bit apprehensive to do this without a harness, but Rory took excellent care of us and calmed my fears. He gave us a mini lesson and showed us how to properly fall so we don't hurt ourselves. He explained their grading system and how to differentiate the course on the walls to stay within our comfort zone and how to push ourselves when we were ready. He was also super encouraging and very positive in nature. He was calm with the kiddos, too. Kuddos and much gratitude to you, Rory! The place is really incredible and "lounge" is the perfect term for it. There's really comfy couches, books, plants, good tunes, cool decor made out of ropes and garage doors that open up and allow a lot of daylight and fresh air. This makes journeying here even on the most gorgeous of days a truly lovely experience. I could definitely hang here for awhile. You really won't want to leave! Most importantly, it's super chill and completely non-intimidating or competitive. Everyone is there to admire everyone and watch them problem solve. It's neat to see how someone will chose to tackle a course compared to someone else. It's a lot of thinking and strategy! There's also things beginning kids can do that "experts" can't and visa versa, which is interesting to witness. There's a gym in the back and light up walls where you can plan and record your own climbing challenge. You can save them and share with anyone in the world who has the same machine! Way cool! It's $15 for a day pass for kiddos and $18 for adults. There's currently also a Groupon online. I believe shoe rentals are an additional charge though. They sell chalk for your hands and have a vending machine for snacks and drinks. You may also bring your own, which is nice. Parking right out front is super easy and unmetered. Apparently the more family friendly days are Sundays for "drop in" for those who have had a previous lesson. A lesson is initially required for all kids. It's recommended for children over 8 years of age. They do have camps and after school classes too! I'm thrilled to find not only a new hobby that includes fitness, but one I can do with the entire fam, rain or shine! Yay! I'm also stoked and feel much safer now when my kiddos want to go nuts and scale rocks at National Parks! P.S. I must say, I prefer this very much to rock climbing. It's nice to just get up and go and not have to feel the pressure of having someone to belay or be that person for someone. P.S.S. Go see 'Free Solo' after you climb. It's an insane story of a free climber who conquered Yosemite's El Capitain! NUTS!! read more

My friends and I are all different levels but there are plenty of walls to keep everyone busy :) The amenities are really nice too - I love that there is a sink - it's a very nice touch read more

Took the intro class for my first time ever bouldering and had an awesome time. I learned a lot and was even welcomed to stay after the class ended to tackle some climbs on my own. Will definitely come back as much as I can and take more advanced classes as I continue to progress. read more

Awesome climbing gym! Their staff was so friendly and I loved the route setting (really fun with lots of opportunities to use different climbing techniques)! They also utilize a sliding scale payment system in order to make climbing more accessible to the community. Love the sentiment behind this gym and happy to support it! read more

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First of all it has to be mentioned that the environment is very chill and welcoming. From a rock climbing perspective, as a beginner with no experience, the staff provided a helpful, effective "101" course. From there the paths were all clearly marked by difficult level. While I was in the beginner-intermediate area, they also seemed to have a devoted group of people enjoying the more serious sections of the wall. Good that they have opportunities for all skill and experience levels. Again, the culture and environment is what makes this place so great. read more

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Came here the other day with my wife. We live in the area and have been wanted to check it out for a while now. It was super chill. Everyone was extra friendly. The place was actually pretty incredible. We enjoyed it. Definitely will be back as soon as my body recovers. read more

Vibes are totally off here. Sets are pretty mid, members are toxic, and it's pretty well known that ownership is bigoted. Also, boards were greasy as hell. Hope more options become available. read more

Stopped in for some Xmas eve bouldering. My husband and I were visiting for the holidays so we thought we'd check out a rock gym away from home. Tufas did not disappoint. There are many nice touches -- "lounge" is an appropriate word, as it seems like it would be a great place to hang out and sip coffee! I like the decor, the lighting, and the overall setup. The people are super nice, too! One of the owners gave us a discount for coming in on Xmas eve, and let us borrow his chalk bag. The variety of climbs was great, even though the gym is a bit smaller than most places I've been to. It's also very new, so the holds have a lot of friction (good for feeling secure on the routes, not great for the skin) and the padded flooring is still a bit stiff, but it'll get broken in. We'll definitely be back when we come back to Philly! read more

This place was sweet! They have many routes of all grades that are all mono-chromatic, so they're very easy to navigate opposed to taped routes. While they don't have any top roping, the general vibe of this place is very chill. I was really happy to learn of their sliding scale; paying a minimum of $15 for a day pass isn't a bad deal at all! The staff all seemed quite friendly, mingling with patrons and even hopping on some routes, which I love to see in a climbing gym. The parking situation is all free street parking and it was pretty easy to find right out front. I didn't get a chance to check out all of their features and amenities, but they have a very cool roof section if you're into overhangs. I give it only 4 stars as a climbing gym because they only offer bouldering, but it's still a very sweet spot, especially given the price. The general vibe was really chill, and I will definitely go back! read more

This rock gym is amazing! I SO wish there was one like this in Delaware. However, it is so worth the drive! "Lounge" describes this gym perfectly - it's spacious and comfortable, has a hand washing station, clean bathrooms with a shower (and gender neutral), and plenty of seating areas for your breaks while climbing. There's even a small weight room that is well-equipped. Overall, the gym is aesthetically pleasing with nice decor and a good color scheme. The routes are super fun and I appreciate their grading system. They have problems for every expertise and style of climbers, which is hard to find at other gyms since their "style" is usually dependent of the staff working at the gym (from what I've noticed, at least). Please come to Delaware-JK-but not really. read more

More of this in Philly please. A great place to hang, climb with your pals, watch other people solve problems because they're drastically more talented you are ... they also have a good number of community events, and I really appreciate that! Very excited to have them in town and hope they keep crushing it! read more

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This is one of the nicest bouldering places that I've been to. It's relatively new, and they have fancy electronic walls where you can design your own routes or try ones that other people designed. A day pass is $18, $15 for students. I really appreciate how they offer lotion and nail clippers; nothing is worse than climbing and realizing you forgot to clip your nails. The weight-lifting area is also more extensive than other bouldering places have; there are free weights, a squat rack, a few benches, and even a TRX setup. The whole area is spacious and clean; I happily spent several hours here and will be back! read more

Tufas Boulder Lounge - Rock Climbing Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Great place! Chill, relaxed. Friendly clientele, helpful staff that remember you after a single visit, great student price... We got the punch pass so we can fit climbing into our complicated schedule, all because we had such a great couple of visits here! read more

A lot of really creative and fun problems here. Friendly staff. As the name says, this is strictly bouldering. Compared to other gyms, it's very clean and modern, even offering some nice amenities like lotions for your hands and nail clippers. There's a lot of exercise equipment as well - bar bells, stationary cycles, kettle bells, plyo boxes, etc. in a corner. Gender neutral bathrooms. It was $18 for a day pass, and $15 if you're a student. read more

Very impressive bouldering facility with high boulder walls and variety of angles with great setting and amenities. Work out area will well equipped. Easily the best place to boulder indoors around the philly area. read more

Ooh this boulder gym is nice, luxurious even with all the nice touches it has, being Philly's newest gym. Climbing: The layout is really nice and feels very spacious. Huge amount of walls with great variety of features and inclines. I love the monochrome holds and ranged grading system. All the problems I tried were really fun and interesting. Amenities: They have gender neutral bathrooms, a shower, a separate hand washing station, water bottle fill station, and lots of various training equipment. The kilter/tension boards are really cool and something I haven't seen before. They also sell coffee and are down the street from a brewery. Easy street parking or to bike to, though they could probably use some actual bike racks outside. So yeah, it's great! read more

Fantastic problems of all different types, and very fun to figure out. Great collaboration between people working on things together. Really chill vibes, enjoyed playing some table tennis between climbs and just hanging out for the day. read more

A lot of the climbs were very creative and fun. The staff is also very friendly and the area is spacious and clean. Would come again!

Excellent service ! Always a welcoming environment with a great atmosphere. Will definitely be coming back

Great bouldering. Friendly staff. I recommend the place for my fellow rock climbing people! No high walls, just bouldering.

I've gone to Tufas on 3 occasions when I've been visiting friends in Philly. It's a fantastic bouldering gym with great routes and a beautiful atmosphere. The grade scale is a little unusual, but as long as you don't get bogged down obsessing about the grades, it's a great time! read more

Great variety and good prices. Pretty large wide range type wise. Would definitely go again.

Varied boulder climbing problems with lots of natural light. Easy to get to and we'll maintain facility.

Tufas is the best bouldering gym I've ever been to! I climb weekly with a friend who has more experience than I do and we are both able to be challenged every time we go. They reset their routes about every 6 weeks so you never get bored. It's very accessible as a beginner, plenty of VB-V0 routes. I've also seen a bunch of children climbing so they make their routes accessible to people of all heights. The staff is super friendly! Now that I'm working on harder routes the VBs are great as a warmup before working on V2-4. Also there's plenty of routes so you don't have to wait long to climb something. read more

Hands down Philly's best rock gym. They're doing everything right here -- great problems, spot on rating, color coded routes (such a small thing but so aesthetically pleasing!), sweet tunes, sparkly clean bathrooms, and vibes that make you want to come back for more. Not to mention their student rate is affordable (and so appreciated!). Really, truly, thrilled that Philly finally has an excellent Rock gym! read more

Hands down the best climbing gym in Philadelphia (and easily better than gyms I've been to in other states!). I've had memberships at other Philly gyms and switched over as soon as Tufas opened up. The route setting is unrivaled, and friendly to all ranges of climbing expertise. I'd recommend this place to beginners and to experienced climbers alike. The owners have clearly thought of and implemented everything a climber would want in a gym, amazing wall geometry and route setting, top of the line training equipment, and all the other little details, like a hand-washing station with skin care products :-O Whether your looking for a fun time trying out a new activity with some friends, or to train for that outdoor project, Tufas is the place. #TufasRocks read more

Best climbing gym in Philadelphia! Clean environment with great ascetics, always setting new routes, and very friendly staff!