WE ARE OPEN !

GENERAL INFO

COVID-19 SAFETY MEASURES:
​a. ​Group sizes will be limited to 8 people per group.
b. All tour participants are asked to wear face masks and to maintain 6 ft of social distance.

TOUR PRICES: $20-25 Adults, $10-15 Children (age 6-13), children age 0-5 join for free!
​
INCLUDED: free water bottle on most tours + coupons from our restaurant partners, enthusiastic and knowledgeable guides, and a whole lot of fun!

TOUR LENGTH: 1.5 - 2 hours

WALKING DISTANCE: average 1.5 - 2 miles (some shorter walks available, please scroll down)

​RESERVATIONS: Please book in advance: Cut-off time is 9 p.m. the evening before. Because we are currently working with a smaller team, we need some advance notice. Don't hesitate and call for last minute requests! We will try everything to accommodate you!

TOUR START: 1049 Penn Ave, Downtown Pittsburgh, PA 15222 (Convention Center)

TOUR END: most tours end at Market Sq (with some exceptions), a 15 min walk from the starting point

​GROUP SIZES: min. 2 - max. 10 participants - currently 8

PRIVATE TOURS: Please ask us about private tours to enhance safety!

ALSO WELCOME: Dogs + Kids of any age!
​TOUR SEASON: We tour all year round!

​PARKING: Grant St Transportation Center Garage on 55 11th Street (half a block away from our shop). Rates: $8 for the length of tours on weekdays, $5 on Saturdays + Sundays. Metered on-street parking is free on Sundays.

CANCELLATION: Tours take place rain or shine (except inclement weather). Refunds up to 24 hours. See the FAQs for more info.

​WHAT YOU GET: 
- high-quality in-depth narrative and memorable stories
- small groups + personal experience
- enthusiastic, experienced, very knowledgeable, and local tour guides
- a whole lot of fun! :-)

WHAT MAKES US SO SPECIAL:
- 5-star ratings on TripAdvisor
- Winner of Certificates of Excellence 2018+ 2019
- We are the tour company in Pittsburgh that offers the biggest variety of tour routes and themes. Please compare!
- Fully insured
- Proud member of VisitPittsburgh

​GIFT CARDS: If you don't feel comfortable venturing out just yet but can't wait to do so soon,
​please consider purchasing a gift card for a future experience (does not expire). ​We thank you for your support during these tough times for small businesses!

Ask us about private tours!

BEST OF THE BURGH TOUR

Come join and explore the heart of Downtown by foot. Walk by and into must-see cultural and historical landmarks as well as iconic buildings! Discover beautiful squares and fascinating pieces of public art! We will highlight the Best of our Burgh but also point out unseen details and hidden gems. Walking down major avenues as well as turning into small alleyways will give you a great introduction to the very unique city of Pittsburgh.

PRICE: Adults $25, Children $15 (age 6-13)
​INCLUDED: free water bottle + coupons from our restaurant partners
TOUR TIMES: Daily at 11 a.m.
DURATION: 2 hours 
WALKING DISTANCE: approx. 2 miles of walking
​TOUR START: 1049 Penn Ave, Downtown Pittsburgh (Convention Center)
TOUR END: Market Square (15 min walk from the starting point)

WHISKEY WALKING TOUR - currently available with modifications

​Love whiskey? Walking? Pittsburgh? This sounds like the tour for you! From the mill to the still, whiskey has been a cornerstone in Pittsburgh's history. Come downtown for our whiskey history tour,
where you will discover how whiskey has fueled political, labor and social movements throughout the region. We start the tour with a sample of the oldest and longest continuously produced whiskey in America (or a hot toddy for the colder days) and end the tour at our partner Wigle Whiskey’s tasting room in the beautiful Omni William Penn Hotel. As we walk the streets of Downtown, you'll learn about the violent Whiskey Rebellion in Pittsburgh, hidden former (as well as existing!) speakeasies around the city, how Prohibition affected the region, the revival of craft spirits, and Wigle’s own history as local and family-owned business. As our tour guest, you will get 3 additional samples of whiskey from Wigle as well as their discounted cocktail prices ($5). Cheers!

Please note: Due to the current closure of the William Penn Hotel, neither the speakeasy nor the Wigle Whiskey Tasting Room can be visited. The final whiskey tasting will take place in our shop (the starting point of the tour), with a variety of different Wigle Whiskeys.

PRICE: Adults $25 (Adults 21+ only), children welcome with proper supervision
INCLUDED: coupons from our restaurant partners, a hot toddy (black tea with whiskey) on cold days, a free water bottle on warm days, ​4 whiskey samples total, plus the option to purchase whiskey cocktails after the tour for a special price of only $5
TOUR TIMES: Saturdays at 2.30 p.m. Click on "Book this tour" to see the full schedule
​DURATION: 90 mins​
WALKING DISTANCE: approx. 1 mile of walking - 
​°°° This is one of our shorter walks. °°°
​TOUR START: 1049 Penn Ave, Downtown Pittsburgh (Convention Center)
TOUR END: Wigle Whiskey Tasting Room (8 min walk from the starting point) - Due to the closure of this site, the tour will end in our shop (starting point) where the whiskey tasting will take place.

BLACK & GHOST TOUR

Experience the spookiest of Pittsburgh’s Downtown! Get to see outstanding historic landmarks (often beautifully lit up in the darker and colder months) during the quiet evening hours and learn which spirits lurk in them. Don't worry about picking up any ghostly travelers; the entirety of the tour takes place outdoors! Ready to get chills and be scared by some obscure ghost stories? If so, click below to see which dates are available for this chilling experience!

PRICE: Adults $20, Children $10 (age 6-13)
TOUR TIMES: on select evenings at 6.30 p.m. Click on "Book this tour" to see the full schedule​
DURATION: 90 mins
WALKING DISTANCE: approx. 1.5 miles of walking
​TOUR START: 1049 Penn Ave, Downtown Pittsburgh (Convention Center)
TOUR END: at tour starting location

BLACK & GOLD SUNSET TOUR

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.  

​PRICE: Adults $25, Children $15 (age 6-13)
​INCLUDED: free water bottle + coupons from our restaurant partners
TOUR TIMES: on select evenings at 6 p.m. Click on "Book this tour" to see the full schedule
DURATION: 2 hours 
WALKING DISTANCE: approx. 2 miles of walking
​
​TOUR START: 1049 Penn Ave, Downtown Pittsburgh (Convention Center)
TOUR END: Market Square (15 min walk from the starting point)

SIMPLY STEPS: A CITY STEPS TOUR OF TROY HILL & SPRING GARDEN - new tour!

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 Laura Zurowski, the creator and publisher of MisSteps.com: Our Missed Connections with Pittsburgh's City Steps, 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. Tour participants will also receive a complimentary copy of the bi-annual Mis.Steps 'zine ($12 value).

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.

PRICE: Adults $25, Children $15 (age 6-13)
​INCLUDED: coupons from our restaurant partners, info brochure about the city steps
TOUR TIMES: on Sundays; click on "Book this tour" to see the full schedule
DURATION: 2 hours 
WALKING DISTANCE: approx. 2 miles of walking
​TOUR START: corner of Penn Ave & 16th St in the Strip District
TOUR END: Penn Brewery (optional), or at the starting point

DISCOVER OAKLAND TOUR

Immerse yourself into this second urban center besides Downtown Pittsburgh, completely off the beaten paths, and learn about the historical importance of Oakland as a new "city beautiful" with its remarkable buildings and dominating structures. They are now the core of the big museum complex of the Carnegie Museums, the University of Pittsburgh and the prestigious Carnegie-Mellon-University. We will explore majestic relics of the former heyday of this area. The heritage of important Pittsburgh figures will be our focus while walking down side streets along fabulous mansions and beautiful churches.

PRICE: Adults $25, Children $15 (age 6-13)
INCLUDED: coupons from our restaurant partners
TOUR TIMES: every other Sunday at 11 a.m., also available upon request​
DURATION: 2 hours 
​WALKING DISTANCE: approx. 2 miles of walking
​TOUR START: 4800 Frew Street, by the gazebo. 
TOUR END: This tour ends at the starting point.

ART & COCKTAIL TOUR - currently not available

A walking tour that ends with a treat! 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. We’ll end our tour at our restaurant partner Ten Penny close to the shop where you'll get a specially crafted full-size cocktail for a discounted price for only $5 (tax incl.) to raise your glass to Pittsburgh’s art scene!

​PRICE: Adults $20, Children $10 (age 6-13)
INCLUDED: free water bottle + coupons from our restaurant partners, plus the option to purchase a signature full-size cocktail after the tour for a special price for only $5 (tax incl.).
TOUR TIMES: every other Friday at 4 p.m., also available upon request
DURATION: 90 mins 
WALKING DISTANCE: approx. 1 mile of walking - ​°°° This is one of our shorter walks. °°°
​TOUR START: 1049 Penn Ave, Downtown Pittsburgh (Convention Center)
TOUR END: at Ten Penny (only half a block away from the starting point)

HOLLYWOOD EAST TOUR - A Downtown Movie Tour

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 and get inspired for future movie nights!

PRICE: Adults $25, Children $15 (age 6-13)
INCLUDED: free water bottle + coupons from our restaurant partners
​TOUR TIMES: every other Sunday at 11 a.m., also available upon request
DURATION: 2 hours 
WALKING DISTANCE: approx. 2 miles of walking
​TOUR START: 1049 Penn Ave, Downtown Pittsburgh (Convention Center)
TOUR END: at the starting point

 WALK & WOOF TOUR - new date tbd

We love meeting your furry friends on our tours and figured we should include them on a more regular basis! Join us on our downtown Best of the Burgh Tour that includes a long pause at Point State Park, a pass by the Downtown Dog Park, an off-leash area for your pups, and a handful of locally-made dog treats from Kim's K9 Droolers for the road! 

PRICE: Adults $25, Children $15 (age 6-13) - doggies joins for free :-)
INCLUDED: free water bottle + coupons from our restaurant partners, yummy dog treats!
​TOUR TIMES: Sunday mornings, new dates coming in 2020 - stay tuned! Meanwhile, contact us if you are interested!
DURATION: 90 mins
WALKING DISTANCE: approx. 2 miles of walking
​TOUR START: 1049 Penn Ave, Downtown Pittsburgh (Convention Center)
TOUR END: at the starting point

GIFT CARDS

Looking for the perfect birthday, anniversary or wedding gift? Why not giving a memorable experience for 2018? Order your physical gift card now via email to hello [ at ] walktheburgh.com or phone 412-246-9494. Or get your virtual gift certificate by clicking on the button below!

TOURS IN GERMAN

We also offer tours in German! Are you a group of students or friends with a passion for the German language? Do you simply want to improve the passive understanding while learning about the history of Pittsburgh? Perfect, then this is a unique opportunity for you! Bis hoffentlich bald! :-)

PRIVATE TOURS + GROUP TOURS

Are you planning a family reunion, birthday party, bachelor(ette) party or corporate event? Should it be something very special and unforgettable? Then a walking tour with Walk the Burgh Tours is absolutely the right thing for you! We offer a very unique and great way to discover Pittsburgh in a fun and active way.

For corporations, bike tours are great for team building, special events, and entertaining clients.
For schools, we can assist in integrating our tours into an academic curriculum.

We can either travel along the existing routes or tailor a special tour for you that covers your needs and preferences. Tour duration and tour route can be customized for up to 15 people per group. As private tour reservations can't be made online, please get in touch with us to find out availability, and to discuss the details.  Simply give us a call or hit us up with an email at least 2 weeks in advance.
The focus of our main tours is the entire Golden Triangle: the financial and cultural district as well as Point State Park. Here some views that you will get on our tours;