Top Pittsburgh Cultural Tours

Enjoy a private introduction to downtown Pittsburgh on this guided tour in and around the ‘Steel City.’ Begin with a trip to the top of Mount Washington via the iconic Duquesne Incline for a stellar, bird’s-eye view of Pittsburgh and the surrounding area. Then explore the popular North Shore, home to football’s Steelers, baseball’s Pirates and a variety of entertainment venues. Finally, cross the Allegany River toward downtown to see Pittsburgh’s Cultural District as well as the neighborhood of Oakland, home to the University of Pittsburgh. Hotel pickup and drop-off included.

For those travelers who want to delve into the industrial history of Pittsburgh, this private tour offers a much deeper experience than you'll get on a typical sightseeing experience. In the company of your guide, the proud grandson of one of the leaders of the Amalgamated Association of Iron and Steelworkers, you'll visit such landmarks as the Bryce-Mesta Mansion Homestead, the 1892 Battle of Homestead Site and Braddock while learning all about Pittsburgh's Steel Valley.

Discover a mix of must-see sights and under-the-radar locations during this guided, small-group walking tour of Pittsburgh. Learn the fascinating history of Pennsylvania's dynamic Steel City as you cover stops like fortress-filled Point State Park, historic Duquesne Club, the art-covered alleyways of Strawberry Way, and downtown Mellon Square.

Whiskey fanatics visiting Pittsburgh can look no further than this guided tasting tour showcasing the history of this famed American spirit. As you explore Downtown Pittsburgh, you hear about whiskey's role in the city's politics and social movements, learn about prohibition, and sample one of the oldest American whiskeys. With whiskey tastings and discount cocktails included, this guided outing is a great way to kick off your Saturday.

Experience Pittsburgh through the eyes of a local on a private tour to the city’s top attractions and the hidden gems that most visitors miss. Set the start time and duration of the tour, then relax with provided round-trip transport from your hotel. Enjoy a walking tour of downtown Pittsburgh, visit the old Heinz Factory, discover the hippest neighborhoods, and much more. Then, take the Duquesne Incline up to Mt. Washington for the most impressive view of the city.

Tick off Pittsburgh’s top attractions from the top of an open-air, double-decker bus during this sightseeing tour. Pass by over two dozen sights, from bustling, bar-filled South Side and the trendy Strip District to the Andy Warhol Museum and the National Aviary. Listen to live commentary on the history of the city along the way.

Explore Pittsburgh in a flexible, comprehensive way on a hop-on hop-off bus tour. Cover 21 stops that include all of the city's highlights, stepping off the bus to explore further on your own whenever you like. Listen to commentary on board the bus that addresses the architecture, history, art, and culture of Pittsburgh.

Discover a mix of must-see sights and in-the-know local’s favorites during this guided, small-group bike tour of Philadelphia. Listen to in-depth information and riveting stories as you traverse the city, covering public art projects, bustling squares, and iconic skylines, leaving the beaten track behind. Highlights include Point State Park, Mellon Square, and the Strip District.

Discover Pittsburgh's historic landmarks—with a spooky twist. During this small-group, history-themed ghost tour, you'll explore the city by night listening to quirky and scary stories along the way. Highlights covered include Grant Street's parade route, Hollywood history at Allegheny County Juvenile Court, and the ghost of the Frick Building.

Just about an hour's drive from Pittsburgh is an American architectural icon: Frank Lloyd Wright's Fallingwater. On this architecture tour from Downtown Pittsburgh, enjoy convenient travel to this impressive 20th century home, spanning a waterfall in Pennsylvania's Allegheny Mountains. After a ride by private vehicle, tour the sight, and enjoy views of waterfalls on your return trip.

While Pittsburgh is commonly known as the "City of Bridges," it also tops the charts in the number of public city steps. ​​With over 800 stairways throughout many of its 90 neighborhoods, these "paper streets" can be a fun place to explore. Join us on a stairway adventure through Troy Hill and Spring Garden.You'll learn about the history of this special form of pedestrian travel and two neighborhoods that played essential roles in the city's early economic development. Comfortable and sturdy shoes are required. Please note that two flights on this tour require participants to climb up ~150 steps, go down two flights of ~100 steps, and occasionally navigate uneven terrain.

Golden, squared—it’s our Best of the Burgh Tour around Pittsburgh’s Golden Triangle during the golden hour! Beat the summer heat, enjoy an evening in Downtown Pittsburgh, watch the sun going down, and snap some unforgettable photos while learning about the Steel City’s downtown art, architecture, and history. – Our tour guides are locals who truly love their city, they are very knowledgeable and willing to go the extra mile for you if you are particularly interested in something. Children and dogs are welcome as well!

Ready, Set, Action! Explore original filming locations of big blockbusters as well as smaller independent movies and get to know the history of the actual landmarks you see in the various movie scenes! ​About a hundred years ago Pittsburgh was a city of movie making for a short period of time, before Hollywood took over. The result of this era are two beautiful theaters in the cultural district. Starting in 2007 our Burgh has come back as the new "Hollywood East" when Pennsylvania started giving tax credits to movie productions. Now the list of recent movies that were shot here is endless. Come join this tour and get inspired for future movie nights! - Our tour guides are locals who truly love their city, they are very knowledgeable and willing to go the extra mile for you if you are particularly interested in something. Groups are kept small to provide a personal experience. Kids and dogs are welcome as well!

Travel to a time before white Europeans "tamed" the wilderness of Western Pennsylvania, when Indians built mounds and walked trails. Be wary, though. It becomes the most dangerous place on Earth. We begin at the forts built at the Forks of the Ohio. We end at Logstown, the original Wild West town. Along the way, we'll be joined by howling wolves and dancing Indians. We'll visit an Indian burial mound that was carried away piece by piece until it is no more. Charles Dickens will reflect on his steamboat trip down the Ohio, and Grandmother will tell us why all the animals left Lenape land. This is a self-guided audio tour. Please download the tour using the VoiceMap app in a wifi zone to enjoy full offline accessibility.

Fallingwater and Kentuck Knob, two of Frank Lloyd Wright's most renowned architectural masterpieces, are both a must-see while in Pennsylvania. But getting there without your own transportation is tricky. This private guided tour takes you both and includes comprehensive insight into Fallingwater so that you don't need to pay extra for a tour.

Join us on a ride around the historic districts of Deutschtown, Millvale, Lawrenceville, and the Strip District, as we visit 5 of our favorite local breweries and learn about the past, present, and future of beer making in Pittsburgh, with an emphasis on how beer figures in the diverse communities of the Steel City. Your tour will be packed with the history of the various neighborhoods, facts about beer making, some food, and beer samples from each of the places we stop at. 21+ only, of course, and bring your IDs!. What is included: - 10 solid beer samples of a variety of different beer types that sum up to 52oz of fine liquids (4x 6oz, 4x 5oz, 2x 4oz) - set of warm pretzels - small meal to round up the experience - enthusiastic tour guide who knows his stuff - awesome bike + helmet - a whole lot of fun! :-) Bring your own bike and save $5! Make sure to bring a lock as well.

This self-guided GPS audio tour is Part 1 of a 4-part eastbound Pennsylvania Turnpike series that eliminates highway boredom. It tells the incredible prehistoric tales of ancient Indians who once walked this trail, and the compelling historic dramas from the time that the cultures of American Indians and Europeans clashed here. This segment of the tour begins at the Pittsburgh turnpike entrance at Monroeville, ascends into the Allegheny Mountains, and ends atop them at the Somerset Travel Plaza. Your understanding of life here centuries ago will also reach a new plateau, I guarantee that! Together we will learn how to track game; how to find a husband, and what to say if we encounter any Indians -- or even a Bigfoot -- on the trail. We will pass the battlefield that helped seal the fate of Indians in this region. We'll also be near the Flight 93 National Memorial if you wish to stop and make a pilgrimage to honor brave souls. If you enjoy this tour, check out parts 2, 3 and 4!

Our smartphone-guided tour brings the facts and stories behind Pittsburgh to life because we've taken the same stops and sights we share with our friends and families when they come to town and created an interactive web-based tour for you! Read the stories behind the city, answer questions to reveal fun facts, and experience what makes this city incredible! Purchase your tour and then navigate to our website to enter your access code and launch the tour. You can either start immediately or create an account and come back when you are ready to explore. Please note that you and your group read the tour aloud to one another - there is no audio functionality at this time.

Our shortest walk! Join us on a stroll around Pittsburgh’s Cultural District downtown where we’ll visit public artworks that combine local and national histories, thoughtful perspectives, and technical skills. You will get to see colorful murals, intriguing light installation as well as captivating sculptures - all that within only a few city blocks! - Our tour guides are locals who truly love their city, they are very knowledgeable and willing to go the extra mile for you if you are particularly interested in something. Groups are kept small to provide a personal experience. Kids and dogs are welcome as well!

This is a self-drive audio tour that covers the eastbound Pennsylvania Turnpike series and eliminates highway boredom. It tells the incredible prehistoric tales of ancient Indians who once walked this trail, and the compelling historic dramas from the time that the cultures of American Indians and Europeans clashed here. The tour begins at the Pittsburgh turnpike entrance at Monroeville, ascends into the Allegheny Mountains, and ends at the Valley Forge travel plaza. By the time you reach Valley Forge, you will have a new understanding about life and death here centuries ago. That's guaranteed! Along the way, you will learn how to track game; how to find a husband, what to say if we encounter any Indians and how to speak a little Seneca. We will pass the battlefield that helped seal the fate of Indians in this region. You'll hear Indian legends of the Underworld. You learn a bit about the tribal medical practices, and how to use signs of nature to forecast weather. And more...