Top Pittsburgh Tours, Sightseeing & Cruises

Enjoy a private introduction to downtown Pittsburgh on this guided tour in and around the ‘Steel City.’ Begin with a trip to the top of Mount Washington via the iconic Duquesne Incline for a stellar, bird’s-eye view of Pittsburgh and the surrounding area. Then explore the popular North Shore, home to football’s Steelers, baseball’s Pirates and a variety of entertainment venues. Finally, cross the Allegany River toward downtown to see Pittsburgh’s Cultural District as well as the neighborhood of Oakland, home to the University of Pittsburgh. Hotel pickup and drop-off included.

For those travelers who want to delve into the industrial history of Pittsburgh, this private tour offers a much deeper experience than you'll get on a typical sightseeing experience. In the company of your guide, the proud grandson of one of the leaders of the Amalgamated Association of Iron and Steelworkers, you'll visit such landmarks as the Bryce-Mesta Mansion Homestead, the 1892 Battle of Homestead Site and Braddock while learning all about Pittsburgh's Steel Valley.

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!

Discover a mix of must-see sights and in-the-know local’s favorites during this guided, small-group bike tour of Philadelphia. Listen to in-depth information and riveting stories as you traverse the city, covering public art projects, bustling squares, and iconic skylines, leaving the beaten track behind. Highlights include Point State Park, Mellon Square, and the Strip District.

Get a comprehensive tour of Pittsburgh in a unique way: on a scavenger hunt. With your group of fellow curious travelers and an adventurous guide, visit highlights such as Kaufmann's Clock, Point State Park, William Penn Hotel, and others. Find clues and prizes and learn about the city through your guide's commentary.

Experience Pittsburgh through the eyes of a local on a private tour to the city’s top attractions and the hidden gems that most visitors miss. Set the start time and duration of the tour, then relax with provided round-trip transport from your hotel. Enjoy a walking tour of downtown Pittsburgh, visit the old Heinz Factory, discover the hippest neighborhoods, and much more. Then, take the Duquesne Incline up to Mt. Washington for the most impressive view of the city.

Sample 15 to 20 beers on a five-hour group tour of four Pittsburgh breweries. Round trip transportation takes your group from the city center to the first bar. Choose from two start times and enjoy a complimentary lunch or dinner with beer pairings. Sample the best beers at Strange Roots, The Couch, Penn Brew, and others. The tour also offers an in depth look at the beer making process.

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. 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? - 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. - ***Please note: This is NOT a haunted house tour but a history tour with a spooky twist!***

Whiskey fanatics visiting Pittsburgh can look no further than this guided tasting tour showcasing the history of this famed American spirit. As you explore Downtown Pittsburgh, you hear about whiskey's role in the city's politics and social movements, learn about prohibition, and sample one of the oldest American whiskeys. With whiskey tastings and discount cocktails included, this guided outing is a great way to kick off your Saturday.

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 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.

Just about an hour's drive from Pittsburgh is an American architectural icon: Frank Lloyd Wright's Fallingwater. On this architecture tour from Downtown Pittsburgh, enjoy convenient travel to this impressive 20th century home, spanning a waterfall in Pennsylvania's Allegheny Mountains. After a ride by private vehicle, tour the sight, and enjoy views of waterfalls on your return trip.

Experience the darker side of Steel City on this 1-hour haunted walking tour of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. You'll visit some of the most haunted spots in the city, all while learning some of the lesser-known histories of each location. Locations visited include George K. Cupples Stadium, Buffalo Exchange, Cindy Esser's Floral Shop, and The Smiling Moose. Are you brave enough to encounter the spirits that linger in these and other paranormal hotspots?

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. 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! - 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 (with advance notice)!

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 join this tour and get inspired for future movie nights! - 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!

Travel to a time before white Europeans "tamed" the wilderness of Western Pennsylvania, when Indians built mounds and walked trails. Be wary, though. It becomes the most dangerous place on Earth. We begin at the forts built at the Forks of the Ohio. We end at Logstown, the original Wild West town. Along the way, we'll be joined by howling wolves and dancing Indians. We'll visit an Indian burial mound that was carried away piece by piece until it is no more. Charles Dickens will reflect on his steamboat trip down the Ohio, and Grandmother will tell us why all the animals left Lenape land. This is a self-guided audio tour. Please download the tour using the VoiceMap app in a wifi zone to enjoy full offline accessibility.

Fallingwater and Kentuck Knob, two of Frank Lloyd Wright's most renowned architectural masterpieces, are both a must-see while in Pennsylvania. But getting there without your own transportation is tricky. This private guided tour takes you both and includes comprehensive insight into Fallingwater so that you don't need to pay extra for a tour.

Let’s Roam is the #1 app-led scavenger hunt company. Walk to all the best landmarks and hidden gems, answering trivia questions and solving challenges. Work with your team or compete against them, as you learn new facts and create memorable experiences. Let’s Roam Scavenger Hunts are great as an everyday activity, or for bachelorette parties, birthday parties, corporate team building events and more! Each player chooses an interactive role, with challenges varying by person.

Wacky Walks in Pittsburgh is a royal themed scavenger hunt done using an app on your phone! During the game you will hunt for items around the city to gain points. Another way to earn points is by completing wacky challenges. There will be a King or Queen amongst your group in which you will compete for throughout the course of the game. The objective of Wacky Walks is to gain as many points as you can and hold on to your King/Queen title for as long as possible. Wacky Walks is not timed, so you can take as long as you'd like to complete it and can do it in any area of the city you choose. During the game, you'll have a remote host that will be chatting with you if you need help. Come get out and explore with us in Pittsburgh today!

Operation City Quest of Pittsburgh lets your team discover the city in a fun and different way. Our app will instruct you to find a variety of items throughout the city in any order you'd like, and do funny challenges, for points! See your points stack up to others during the game on the app's ranking feature. All scavenger hunts come with a remote guide to help you via chat. Come compete with us in Pittsburgh.

3Quest Challenge of Pittsburgh is a great way to see the city in a fun way! You'll use an app on your phone to submit photos of items you find around the city. For every photo you submit, you'll get points. You'll be able to see your score on the rankings after compared to all who have played across the country. All our Scavenger hunts have a live remote host to help along the way. Come out and explore with us in Pittsburgh.

Zombie Scavengers takes you on an adventure in Pittsburgh to survive the zombie apocalypse! Use our app and some strategy to find a list of items needed to survive, in any order you'd prefer, around the city. Find the survival items to get points and do fun zombie themed challenges for points as well. Contrive a plan to get your survival team the most points in order to survive the apocalypse! Your remote host will follow along virtually and provide support if you need it. Can you survive the apocalypse in Pittsburgh?

Let’s Roam is the #1 app-led scavenger hunt company. Walk to all the best landmarks and hidden gems, answering trivia questions and solving challenges. Work with your team or compete against them, as you learn new facts and create memorable experiences. Let’s Roam Scavenger Hunts are great as an everyday activity, or for bachelorette parties, birthday parties, corporate team building events and more! Each player chooses an interactive role, with challenges varying by person.

This self-guided GPS audio tour is Part 1 of a 4-part eastbound Pennsylvania Turnpike series that eliminates highway boredom. It tells the incredible prehistoric tales of ancient Indians who once walked this trail, and the compelling historic dramas from the time that the cultures of American Indians and Europeans clashed here. This segment of the tour begins at the Pittsburgh turnpike entrance at Monroeville, ascends into the Allegheny Mountains, and ends atop them at the Somerset Travel Plaza. Your understanding of life here centuries ago will also reach a new plateau, I guarantee that! Together we will learn how to track game; how to find a husband, and what to say if we encounter any Indians -- or even a Bigfoot -- on the trail. We will pass the battlefield that helped seal the fate of Indians in this region. We'll also be near the Flight 93 National Memorial if you wish to stop and make a pilgrimage to honor brave souls. If you enjoy this tour, check out parts 2, 3 and 4!

Together with the professional guide, you will visit the most charming places in the city. You will have a chance to explore the city while hearing fascinating facts and legends. Do you know how many bridges are in Pittsburgh? Pittsburgh is the “City of Bridges”. There are more than 445 bridges. You will be surprised how many stories are hidden in the streets, buildings, and corners of Pittsburgh. Your charming guide will tell you what is special and unique about living in this city. Perfect for those who are visiting the city for the first time and want to get the most of it!