Black & Ghost Tour: Spooky History

Join us on a Pittsburgh Black & Ghost Tour to explore historic landmarks with spooky stories. Get chills and learn about the spirits that lurk in the city’s downtown. Not a haunted house tour, but a history tour with a spooky twist!

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • David Lawrence Convention Center - Begin your urban nighttime adventure by meeting your local guide here.
  • Senator John Heinz History Center - Discover the eerie ghost stories of this significant Pittsburgh history museum!
  • The Pennsylvanian Apartments - Explore the tales of spirits that linger in this remarkable architectural gem at the…
What's Included
  • A whole lotta fun :-)
  • Coupons from our Downtown restaurant partners
  • Local, interactive guide
  • Tea and coffee
What's Not Included
  • Dinner
  • Gratuity
Additional Information

Join this walking history tour with a thrilling twist! Discover the eeriest parts of Pittsburgh’s Downtown! Explore remarkable historic landmarks, often beautifully illuminated during the darker, colder months, in the serene evening hours. Learn about their history and the spirits that may inhabit them. Are you ready to feel chills and be intrigued by…

Location
1049 Penn Ave
Penn Avenue
We are located on the Penn Ave side of the Convention Center, between 10th + 11th Street, two doors up from Jimmy John's. Look for the white bike in the window.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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O4042vumaryannm
May 20, 2026
Well worth the price!! - Great tour, some architecture, history, a little ghost stories. Danny was an excellent guide! It is quite a walk, fyi, you need to be in decent shape. It is a lot of standing, over 2 hrs long. Gave us a nice walking tour of downtown, even got to see inside the amazing William Penn Hotel!!
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David_m
Apr 29, 2026
Fun night out! - Great overview of PIT. architecture and history with a little ghosts on the side Fun way to explore the city
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Donna_p
Mar 21, 2026
Fun way to explore downtown Pittsburgh - This tour was great in explaining a lot of the history of the buildings and had a fun twist by adding in “ghost” stories. Our tour guide was fantastic and engaging.
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Kris_h
Mar 9, 2026
So much to learn! - Great combo of history with some ghost lore. Really appreciated the insight in to the working lives of Pittsburgh’s steel workers
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Jacquelin
Mar 9, 2026
Ghosts and Downtown Pittsburgh History - Our Tour Director made this very interesting and was quite knowledgeable!! My daughter and I enjoyed learning about the haunted history of many buildings in the downtown Pittsburgh area. This tour was to honor my husband who passed away 9 years ago on March 9th and to remember the good things about him! He loved history, especially of the haunted variety and I know he would have enjoyed the tour too. I definitely could feel his presence with us on the tour!! Thank you for making my visit to Pittsburgh a memorable one!!
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David_s
Mar 8, 2026
Really fun Alan was... - Really fun Alan was really descriptive and interesting to listen to. I lived in Pittsburgh my whole life and still learned a bunch of new things
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E6285libonniet
Feb 25, 2026
Highlight of my trip! - The Black and Ghost tour was excellent! Our tour guide was an amazing story teller and historian, providing lots of detail while keeping the stories suspenseful at the same time. Going on a cold February night, I was thrilled with the hot tea and long, juicy ghost story towards the end of the tour!
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Sara
Jan 3, 2026
A Great History Walk with a Spooky Twist! - Had a great tour with my husband and our guide Myrna! A good mix of learning history of Pittsburgh with a ghostly twist! It was a chilly walk but we got some hot cocoa at the start of the tour. Make sure to bundle up and wear good walking shoes!
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F9511ol_
Dec 30, 2025
The evening atmosphere of Pittsburgh - We really liked the guide and his style of narration; he was very flexible and adapted to our level of English. He spoke loudly and clearly. The whole family enjoyed the family-friendly, cozy, and informative walk tour. Miles managed to convey the unique atmosphere of Pittsburgh.
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Diane_b
May 18, 2026
Not so spooky but fun - We had a great experience. Lots of fascinating history and beautiful architecture. Myrna is a great tour guide, very knowledgeable and funny. Highly recommend.
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From $32
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).