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WE ARE OPEN!
Please click on "Book a tour" to see our tour calendar.
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GENERAL INFO
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COVID-19 SAFETY MEASURES:
Please wear a mask or stay home if you are feeling unwell. Please consider bringing a face mask if you are uncomfortable in groups of people. TOUR PRICES: $28 Adults, $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) TOUR END: most tours end at Market Square (with some exceptions), a 15 min walk from the starting point GROUP SIZES: min. 2 - max. 12 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, $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: - 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 mint tea 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 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 - 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 $28, Children $16 (age 6-13) INCLUDED: free water bottle, small group experience, very experienced and highly knowledgeable, local tour guides TOUR TIMES: almost 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 pure Ghost Tour but rather a history tour with a spooky twist!*** PRICE: Adults $28, Children $16 (age 6-13)
INCLUDED: coupons from our restaurant partners TOUR TIMES: on select evenings, click on "Book this tour" to see the full schedule; on select mornings through February 2023! 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 WALKING TOUR - on weekends!
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Our tour for those who: Love whiskey? Walking? Pittsburgh? Then 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. A second taster of locally produced whiskey will get you into the mood to explore Pittsburgh's whiskey past and present. 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, and how Prohibition affected the region. Besides that you will find out a lot about the revival of craft spirits, the history of a local and family-owned distillery and the first privately run liquor store in PA since before Prohibition.
You will get 2 generous whiskey samples (endless refills!) at the beginning of the tour and 1 handcrafted cocktail - an 1884 Manhattan to get a real "taste of history" - in combination with 1 additional whiskey sample at the end. (Fun fact: The 1884 Manhattan was a pre-prohibition cocktail that became popular during prohibition times.) ***Please note: This is NOT a bar crawl but a whiskey history tour that includes whiskey samples and one handcrafted cocktail. PRICE: Adults $29 (Adults 21+ only), no minors on tour, please. |
INCLUDED:
- 3 solid whiskey samples (with optional refills!) - 1 handcrafted whiskey cocktail (1884 Manhattan) - 1 free water bottle on hot days - 1 cup of hot cider, hot tea, or hot toddy on cold days - 1 snack bag of your choice (pretzels, popcorn, etc.) - coupons from our Downtown bar and restaurant partners TOUR TIMES: on weekends, mostly on Saturdays at 3:30 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) with 2 whiskey tasters. Cheers! TOUR END: Our shop at 1049 Penn Ave. with a Manhattan cocktail and an additional whiskey sample! |
BLACK & GOLD SUNSET TOUR - available from Memorial Day through Labor Day
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Our evening tour in the summer! 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 $28, Children $16 (age 6-13) INCLUDED: coupons from our restaurant partners TOUR TIMES: on Saturdays at 5.30/6.30 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 - on Sundays - May through November
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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 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.
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. This is a great Insider Tour. Come check out the "real" Pittsburgh with us! PRICE: Adults $28, Children $16 (age 6-13) TOUR TIMES: on Sundays at 10.30 a.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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CULTURAL DISTRICT TOUR - starting Memorial Day weekend
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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 dive into the history of this neat city quarter, the density of its wonderful theaters, while seeing colorful murals, intriguing light installation as well as captivating sculptures - all that within only a few city blocks!
PRICE: Adults $25, Children $12 (age 6-13) INCLUDED: a local expert guide and some magnificent discoveries :-) TOUR TIMES: on 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 - °°°This is one of our shorter walks.°°° TOUR START: 1049 Penn Ave, Downtown Pittsburgh (Convention Center) TOUR END: at the starting point |
HOLLYWOOD EAST TOUR - A Downtown Movie Tour - on select Saturdays!
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Our tour for movie buffs! 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!
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PRICE: Adults $28, Children $16 (age 6-13)
INCLUDED: coupons from our restaurant partners TOUR TIMES: on select Saturdays at 11.30 a.m., also available upon request! Simply call or email us. 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 
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DISCOVER OAKLAND TOUR - starting in June!
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Another Insider 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 $28, Children $16 (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. |
HOLIDAY LIGHTS TOUR - available from Black Friday 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 $28, Children $16 (age 6-13) INCLUDED: 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 CARDSLooking 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!
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TOURS IN GERMANWe 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! :-)
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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 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.
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.
LocationOur location: 1049 Penn Ave, Downtown (Convention Center), Pittsburgh, PA 15222
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