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IMPORTANT MESSAGE
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GENERAL INFO
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TOUR PRICES: $29 Adults for most tours, $16 Children (age 6-13), children age 0-5 join for free!
INCLUDED: 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 for most tours is 9 p.m. the evening before. 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) for most tours TOUR END: varies from tour to tour, see tour descriptions for more details GROUP SIZES: min. 2 - max. 15 participants PRIVATE TOURS: Please ask us about private tours! We would love to have you! 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, $6 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:
- small group setting + personal experience - outstanding tour guides: enthusiastic locals who truly love their city, very experienced and highly knowledgeable, always willing to go the extra mile for you - high-quality in-depth narrative and memorable stories - free water bottles on hot days - hot tea or cocoa on cold days - coupons for after-tour treats - a whole lot of fun! :-) WHAT MAKES US SO SPECIAL: - 5-star-ratings on TripAdvisor - Winner of Certificates of Excellence on TripAdvisor & Yelp - We are the tour company in Pittsburgh that offers the biggest variety of tour routes and themes. Please compare! - 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. - Fully insured - Proud member of VisitPittsburgh - Woman-owned - All of our tours are wheelchair accessible! - Kids and dogs welcome on tour! GIFT CARDS: We live the motto: Collect memories and not things! Please consider purchasing a gift card for a future experience (does not expire). We thank you for your support! |
Ask us about private tours!
BEST OF THE BURGH TOUR - offered all year round!
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Our most popular tour! Come join and explore the heart of Downtown by foot with us, in a small group setting and with a local expert guide. 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 $29, Children $16 (age 6-13) INCLUDED: small group experience, very experienced and highly knowledgeable, local tour guides, 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) |
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BLACK & GHOST TOUR - offered all year round!
Our history tour with a spooky twist! 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 about their history and which spirits lurk in them.
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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! Kids under the age of 6 and dogs welcome with advance notice.
***Please note: This is NOT a haunted house tour OR a classic Ghost Tour but rather a history tour with a spooky twist!*** PRICE: Adults $29, Children $16 (age 6-13) INCLUDED: a local expert guide, a lot of fun, coupons from our restaurant partners TOUR TIMES: daily at 7 p.m. (April-Aug) or 6 p.m. (Sep-March) DURATION: 2 hours WALKING DISTANCE: approx. 1.5 miles of walking TOUR START: 1049 Penn Ave, Downtown Pittsburgh (Convention Center) TOUR END: Mellon Square by the Omni William Penn Hotel, Downtown Pittsburgh |
WHISKEY REBELLION & PROHIBITION TOUR - on Saturdays and every other Sunday
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Our cocktail tour! From the mill to the still, whiskey has been a cornerstone in Pittsburgh's history. Come downtown for our whiskey tour where you will discover how whiskey has fueled political, labor and social movements throughout the region. Enjoy this special tour in style with a Prohibition cocktail at the Ritual House and an Old Fashioned at the Rebel Room. As we walk the streets of Downtown, along iconic architecture, you'll learn about the violent Whiskey Rebellion in Pittsburgh, hidden former (as well as existing!) speakeasies around the city, and how Prohibition affected the region.
***Please note: This is NOT a bar crawl but a whiskey history tour that includes two handcrafted cocktails. This event is 21+ only, no minors please. Thanks for joining us. Cheers! :-) PRICE: Adults $39 (Adults 21+ only), no minors on tour, please. INCLUDED: - 2 handcrafted whiskey cocktails (one full, one half size) - 1 free water bottle on hot days - 1 cup of hot cider, hot tea, or hot toddy on cold days - coupons from our Downtown bar and restaurant partners - 15% off coupon to the local Wigle Distillery - a little trivia game - a Scottish tour guide who knows his "whisky" and who is quite a fun character :-) |
TOUR TIMES: on Saturdays and Sundays at 2:30 p.m. Click on "Book this tour" to see the full schedule.
DURATION: 2.5 hours WALKING DISTANCE: approx. 2 miles of walking TOUR START: Our shop at 1049 Penn Ave, Downtown Pittsburgh (Convention Center). Cheers! TOUR END: Rebel Room in the Industrialist Hotel, 405 Wood Street, Downtown Pittsburgh (15 min from the starting point) |
BEERS IN THE BURGH TOUR - on Saturdays
Our tour to make friends! Meet other beer lovers on this brewery tour while sampling a variety of locally crafted brews. Stroll through one of the most vibrant neighborhoods of Pittsburgh and learn all about the history of beer making in Pittsburgh and Western PA. Get to know the makers behind these craft beers and dive deep into the past and present of Lawrenceville - all that while walking past some of its main landmarks and cultural highlights.
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Your tour will come with some great discoveries of local businesses as well as cool street art. Join our fun groups and have a wholehearted toast with some new friends!
You will love our guide, too, he is a true beer enthusiast! PRICE: Adults $59, children allowed to join with proper supervision. INCLUDED: - 4 beer stops with a great variety of different beers (some of them you can choose) - local snacks - VIP access to brewery operations - history bits - enthusiastic and local tour guide - likely some new friends - if the stars align: a fun surprise :-) - a whole lot of fun! TOUR TIMES: on Saturdays at 2:00 p.m. DURATION: 2.5 hours WALKING DISTANCE: approx. 1.3 miles of walking TOUR START: Lolev Beer, 5247 Butler St, Pittsburgh, PA 15201 TOUR END: 11th Hour Brewing, 3711 Charlotte Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15201 (1.3 miles from the starting point) |
**Would you rather bike than walk? We also offer a Bikes & Brews Tour every Saturday at 2 p.m. More info here.
BLACK & GOLD SPORTS HISTORY TOUR - on Sundays
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Our tour for sports fans! Welcome to the City of Champions! Six Super Bowl Rings, 5 World Series Pennants, and 5 Stanley Cups are just part of the history of Pittsburgh sports. On this tour, you will visit the sites that tell the stories of the icons and iconic events that have made die hard fans of locals and others across the country, and the world. You’ll learn fascinating and unique histories of team names and uniforms, crazy traditions of Pierogis Races, Terrible Towels, the glory days of the Negro Leagues, and Pittsburgh’s role in furthering player safety. Along the way, we will also see some notable landmarks that help tell the story of this city that grew from a frontier outpost to one responsible for creating the infrastructure of the United States in the mid 19th century, and heralding today’s achievements in AI, robotics, and biomedical research.
PRICE: Adults $29, Children $16 (age 6-13) INCLUDED: a local expert guide, a lot of fun, coupons from our restaurant partners TOUR TIMES: Sundays at 10.30 a.m. |
DURATION: 2 hours
WALKING DISTANCE: approx. 1.5 miles of walking TOUR START: Roberto Clemente Statue by PNC Park, at the end of the Roberto Clemente Bridge TOUR END: at the starting point |
ART & ARTISTS TOUR - on select Saturdays
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Our most fun walk! Journey off the beaten path with us and discover hidden art that is tucked away in our downtown nooks, crannies, and alleys. Our expert guides will dive into the history of the city’s Cultural District that is filled with historic theaters and beautiful plazas, and learn about the famous artists, actors, and musicians from our beloved city. You’ll also see the best of Pittsburgh’s public art: captivating sculptures, light installations, and colorful murals. This is a great tour for photo-ops, and is a wonderful way for families with children to see and interact with the city.
PRICE: Adults $25, Children $12 (age 6-13) INCLUDED: a local expert guide, fantastic photo-ops and some magnificent discoveries :-) TOUR TIMES: on select Saturdays at 4.00 p.m., also available upon request! Simply call or email us. DURATION: 90 mins WALKING DISTANCE: approx. 1 mile of walking TOUR START: 1049 Penn Ave, Downtown Pittsburgh (Convention Center) TOUR END: at the starting point |
DISCOVER OAKLAND TOUR - on select Fridays
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Another Insider Tour! Expand your knowledge of Pittsburgh beyond Downtown and immerse yourself into this second urban center with us. Learn about the historical importance of Oakland as a "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 $29, Children $16 (age 6-13) INCLUDED: a local expert guide and some interesting discoveries away from the main paths. TOUR TIMES: on most Fridays at 3 p.m., also available upon request! Simply call or email us. |
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. |
LIGHTS, CAMERA, PITTSBURGH - MOVIE TOUR - Wednesdays & every other Saturday
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Our tour for movie buffs! Pittsburgh is known as the city where the three rivers meet - but it also features the convergence of some of the biggest moments in film history, from the earliest days of the moviemaking industry to groundbreaking independent films and bona fide blockbusters. This history owes much to the city’s role as a hub of industry, its unique architecture and geography, and tax incentives that made location shooting in Pittsburgh an appealing prospect for Hollywood.
This tour will take you through the historic downtown neighborhood and into the famous scenes and filming locations from some of your favorite movies - and uncover some hidden gems, too! This is your opportunity to walk in the footsteps of zombies and Batman. Come and discover Pittsburgh’s important role in the film industry’s past and present - and get inspired for future movie nights! PRICE: Adults $29, Children $16 (age 6-13)
INCLUDED: a local expert guide (former professor of American Film Studies), a lot of fun, some awesome discoveries, coupons from our restaurant partners TOUR TIMES: Wednesdays at 2:30 p.m. and every other Saturday at 11.30 a.m. DURATION: 2 hours WALKING DISTANCE: approx. 2 miles of walking TOUR START: 1049 Penn Ave, Downtown Pittsburgh (Convention Center) TOUR END: Benedum Center (Penn Ave & 7th St), 3 blocks from the starting point |
CITY STEPS TOUR - on Fridays - May through September
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Our most Insider 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 us on a stairway adventure through some authentic and "real" Pittsburgh neighborhoods. 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. Come and explore the Steel City with us in a more unconventional and active way! Also, feel free to bring your doggie! PRICE: Adults $29, Children $16 (age 6-13) TOUR TIMES: on Fridays at 5.30 p.m. (May through November) 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 |
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BLACK & GOLD SUNSET TOUR - available from Memorial Day through Labor Day on select Saturdays
Our evening tour in the summer! It’s our Best of the Burgh Tour around Pittsburgh’s Golden Triangle during the golden hour when the sun sets!
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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 $29, Children $16 (age 6-13) INCLUDED: a local expert guide, some great evening sun, coupons from our restaurant partners TOUR TIMES: on Saturdays 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) |
HOLIDAY LIGHTS TOUR - available from Thanksgiving Eve until New Year's Day
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Our holiday tour! Get into the holiday spirit and enjoy an evening in Downtown Pittsburgh, learning about the history of the city, discovering beautiful squares and pieces of architecture, while getting to see all the festive holiday lights and decorations. Experience the world's largest pickle ornament, a unique gingerbread house display, a replica of the crèche from Vatican City, and much more! The grand finale of the tour will be a big Christmas tree surrounded by an ice rink, and last but not least: The central holiday market in town!
PRICE: Adults $29, Children $16 (age 6-13) INCLUDED: a local expert guide, great holiday lights, a lot of fun, coupons from our restaurant partners TOUR TIMES: almost daily at 5 p.m. during the holiday season DURATION: 2 hours WALKING DISTANCE: approx. 2 miles of walking TOUR START: 1049 Penn Ave, Downtown Pittsburgh (Convention Center) TOUR END: Holiday Market on Market Square (15 min walk from the starting point) |
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GIFT CARDS
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Looking for the perfect birthday, anniversary, wedding or holiday gift? Why not give a memorable experience instead of a "thing"? Order your physical gift card now via email or phone 412-246-9494. Or get your virtual gift certificate by clicking on the button below!
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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 intimate and different way to discover Pittsburgh in a fun and active way.
For corporations, walking 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.
For corporations, walking 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.
Check out our BIKE TOURS!
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If you are looking to cover more ground while still learning all about Pittsburgh's history and architecture, then please join one of our Bike the Burgh Tours! We run them daily at 10 a.m. from the same shop on 1049 Penn Ave. They are enormous fun :-) We also have electric bicycles available.
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LocationOur location: 1049 Penn Ave, Downtown (Convention Center), Pittsburgh, PA 15222
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