Best of the Burgh Walking Tour of Pittsburgh

About this activity

Join us in this urban adventure where we'll show you some memorable sites, accompanied by a great narrative that will give you a profound understanding of this city. Learn all about the outstanding architecture, fascinating history, the lives of former titans of industry as well as fun hidden public art pieces of the Steel City. Get to see the main sites but also discover gems off the beaten paths. - 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!

Itinerary

1. David Lawrence Convention Center · 10 min

   Meet your local guide to get started with your urban adventure

2. August Wilson Center For African American History · 2 min

   Learn about this famous Pittsburgh figure and discover this unique piece of architecture

3. Stop 3 · 3 min

   Find out how tall the the tallest building of Pittsburgh is

4. Stop 4 · pass by

   Be impressed by this beautiful Art Deco monument

5. Stop 5 · 10 min

   Get fascinated by the oldest still operating hotel in town

6. Mellon Square · pass by

   Walk past this beautiful Downtown Square with its unique fountain

7. Stop 7 · 3 min

   Peak into its New England-style courtyard and get surprised

8. Stop 8 · 2 min

   See this exclusive club in the heart of Downtown from the outside and admire the historic architecture

9. First Presbyterian Church of Pittsburgh · 3 min

   Admire the wealth of original Tiffany windows in its stunning interior

10. Benedum Center · pass by

    Pass by this outstanding venue for opera and ballet in Pittsburgh

11. Heinz Hall · pass by

    Get to see where the symphony plays, one of the top 5 symphonies worldwide!

12. Point State Park · 20 min

    Explore the park which is the birthplace of Pittsburgh with its two fortresses.

13. Market Square · 5 min

    This will be the final stop of the tour, the central square of Downtown Pittsburgh where the guide is happy to give you some inside scoops on excellent, local dining.

14. PPG Place · 10 min

    Discover this fascinating corporate square, all made out of glass!

Meeting point

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

End point: It's the central square of Downtown Pittsburgh where you'll find plenty of restaurants and bars. Since the tour ends around lunch time, this is a convenient place to wrap up this city tour.

Good to know

• Wheelchair accessible
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
• All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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