Historical Tours in Pittsburgh
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From USD 50Double Decker bus sightseeing tour of Pittsburgh.
Pittsburgh Best City Sightseeing Tour! Go once around our beautiful city, on our fun double decker bus tour. A full 2 hour and 15 minute loop of all the best areas to see around Pittsburgh. Listen to our live guides give a fun and informative narration while pointing out architecture, points of interest, history, current events and much more. Our open top buses give you the best view of our beautiful city while sightseeing, but are climate controlled downstair for your comfort. The Pittsburgh Tour Company, it's guides and drivers are the best way to navigate through Pittsburgh. We will pass through the Southside, Northside, Northshore, Strip District, Downtown, Oakland and more. We will hear about the museums, millionaires row, glass factories, Andrew Carnegie, Heinz History Center, Mr. Rodgers, and where to find the Primanti's Sandwich. This tour is for everyone and is the best way to see see Pittsburgh.
From USD 447Fallingwater and Kentuck Knob - Two Visions of Frank Lloyd Wright
By visiting both locations, not only will you appreciate Wright's genius even more...you will be stimulated to see possibilities of design that you could never had imagined before.
From USD 75Essential Pittsburgh Experience - The One Tour to Take
Pittsburgh is One of the Koolest Cities on Planet Earth...and the Mission of Pittsburgh's Best Tour Guide will be to convince you why! You will see the sights, learn the stories, and hear oral history delivered in a bright and breezy style from a 7th Generation Yinzer whose ancestors "Greeted the Indians".
From USD 33Black & Ghost Tour
Join us on this walking 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. Ready to get chills and be scared by some obscure ghost stories? - ***Please note: This is NOT a haunted house tour, but rather a tour focusing on true-life ghost stories from Pittsburgh's past and present!*** - 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 under the age of 6 and doggies are welcome with advance notice and proper supervision.
From USD 387FALLINGWATER - America's UNESCO World Heritage Masterpiece!
Fallingwater stands as one of the greatest architectural triumphs of the 20th Century. There simply is no other building like it on Planet Earth. This Masterpiece was recently selected as one of Architecture's Bucket-list inclusions. Pittsburgh's Best Tour Guide will take you to its location astride Bear Run in the Laurel Highlands of the Allegheny Mountains. Along the way you will learn the story of its architect Frank Lloyd Wright, the background of its patron Edgar Kaufmann, and the serendipity which brought it all together.
From USD 33Best of the Burgh Walking Tour of Pittsburgh
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!
From USD 58Pittsburgh Segway Tour
Top Rated Tour On Trip Advisor Historical Guided Narrated Tours of Pittsburgh on A Segway Personal Transporter. Experience Pittsburgh while learning about unique History . Groups up to 20 Excellent Corporate & Student Team Building Activity , Many top Enterprises & Universities continually utilize our Unique Experience of infusing History, Technology & Exploration Must specify tour time , provide phone number & email when booking in order to be confirmed . YOU are not confirmed for this tour unless you receive an email from out Fare Harbor booking system . PLEASE provide tour time, phone number & email . Must be at least 14 yrs old & weigh 100 lbs. Parking by Sheraton Hotel , We are located in Station Square behind the Hardrock Cafe next to the Fountain. Check In is 20 Min before start time . All tours include a training session inside a closed cone course
From USD 99Bikes & Brews Tour: Pittsburgh Brewery Tour
Join us on a ride around the historic districts of Deutschtown, Millvale, Lawrenceville, and the Strip District, as we visit 4 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: - the visit of 4 breweries where you will taste a variety of different beer types - snacks with dips that have a local + historic reference :-) - a warm meal from a local food truck - one cute souvenir from a brewery - 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.
From USD 49Whiskey Rebellion & Prohibition Tour
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. Begin and end your 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. ***For private/custom tour requests: please contact us.
From USD 26Echoes from the Iron Forge: Pittsburgh Phantoms Ghost Tour
Step into the shadowy streets of Pittsburgh with our walking ghost tour, where history meets haunting! Led by a seasoned local guide who excels in haunted history and storytelling, this tour will lead you to the city’s most iconic and eerie locations. As you wander through the historic district, you’ll hear spine-chilling tales of spectral residents haunting the Pittsburgh Playhouse, ghostly apparitions at the University of Pittsburgh, and unsettling stories from the Old Allegheny Jail Museum. This isn’t just a ghost tour; it’s a deep dive into Pittsburgh’s gritty past and its eerie legacy. Traverse a mile of haunted ground, where each stop reveals the darker side of the Steel City. The tales are well-researched and gripping, providing a mix of supernatural thrills and historical insight. While we can’t enter private buildings, the haunted atmosphere will captivate you with every step. Get ready for a night of spine-tingling stories and a closer look at Pittsburgh’s mysterious past!
From USD 59Bike the Burgh Tour
On this tour you will get a great overview of the city while learning about the rise, fall and most recent comeback of Pittsburgh. You will be introduced to outstanding architecture, interesting historic facts and fantastic views of the city. We will leave the beaten paths with you to also discover some surprising hidden gems. Old and new buildings, city squares and public art will turn this bike ride into a memorable event full of exciting (re)discoveries of The Burgh. We are pleased to also offer this tour in Spanish. Please contact us at least 2 weeks in advance to ensure that the Spanish tour is available.
From USD 10Pittsburgh's Downtown Smartphone Guided Audio Walking Tour
Pittsburgh is known for its rich industrial history, vibrant arts scene, and its transformation from a steel powerhouse to a hub for healthcare, education, and technology. The tour will take you from the August Wilson African American Cultural Center—a beacon of art and heritage in the heart of the Cultural District—all the way to the iconic Point State Park Fountain, where the city’s three rivers come together. Go at your own pace, anytime. The tour is GPS/location aware and plays as you walk.