Burgh Walking Tour: Discover Architecture and Hidden Gems
4.9
212 Ratings
Pittsburgh
Embark on an urban adventure in the Steel City with our Burgh Walking Tour. Discover outstanding architecture, fascinating history, hidden gems, and more with our knowledgeable local guides.
Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • David Lawrence Convention Center - Meet your local guide to get started with your urban adventure
  • August Wilson Center For African American History - Learn about this famous Pittsburgh figure and discover this unique piece of architecture
  • US Steel Tower - Find out how tall the the tallest building of Pittsburgh is
  • Koppers Building - Be impressed by this beautiful Art Deco monument
  • Omni William Penn Hotel - Get fascinated by the oldest still operating hotel in town
  • Mellon Square - Walk past this beautiful Downtown Square with its unique fountain
  • Allegheny HYP Club - Peak into its New England-style courtyard and get surprised
  • Strawberry Way - Discover this hidden alleyway with its phenomenal street art
  • Duquesne Club - See this exclusive club in the heart of Downtown from the outside and admire the historic architecture
  • First Presbyterian Church of Pittsburgh - Admire the wealth of original Tiffany windows in its stunning interior
  • Benedum Center - Pass by this outstanding venue for opera and ballet in Pittsburgh
  • Heinz Hall - Get to see where the symphony plays, one of the top 5 symphonies worldwide!
  • Point State Park - Explore the park which is the birthplace of Pittsburgh with its two fortresses.
  • Market Square - This will be the final stop of the tour, the central square of Downtown Pittsburgh where the guide is happy to give you some inside scoops on excellent, local dining.
  • PPG Place - Discover this fascinating corporate square, all made out of glass!
What's Included
  • A whole lot of fun!
  • Local guide
What's Not Included
  • Lunch
  • Gratuity
Additional Information

Join us for a captivating urban journey where we’ll introduce you to unforgettable locations, complemented by an engaging story that will provide a deep insight into this metropolis. Discover everything about the remarkable architecture, captivating history, the existence of previous industrial giants, and interesting hidden public art of the Steel City. Experience the main attractions as well as find secret spots not frequented by many. - Our tour guides are local enthusiasts who genuinely adore their city, they possess a wealth of knowledge and are happy to go the extra mile if you have a specific interest. We maintain small groups to ensure a personal touch in our service. We are family-friendly and even your furry friends are welcome!

Location
1049 Penn Ave
Penn Avenue
On the Penn Ave side of the David L. Lawrence Convention Center, between 10th + 11th Street, 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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(212 Ratings)
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Greg_c
Mar 31, 2024
Great time had - We had a great time Marisa our guide was knowledgeable about the architecture of the building and history. We really enjoyed it.
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Lauraso7580rg
Mar 30, 2024
Recommend this tour. Do it early in your stay in the ‘Burgh. Great for visitors as well as longtime Pittsburgh residents - On a recent chilly Sunday, our guide Ken conveyed an amazing amount of facts and lore from the Pittsburgh area . The walking tour was VERY informative and enjoyable. Despite being a Pittsburgh native (long moved away), I learned many new things along with being able to take a bit of a stroll down memory lane. We reflected that we were glad to have done this on our first day in the city. As the week progressed, we were reminded of things we had seen and learned on the tour. I'd highly recommend this walking tour to people visiting, new to the city, and all as those old timers who may THINK they've seen and done it all the the "burgh. Thanks KEN, for making learning so enjoyable!
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Gttsbs
Mar 30, 2024
Interesting Tour of Rainy Pittsburgh - Even on a rainy day, our tour guide Kane was very flexible and knowledgeable showing us the architecture of both outside and inside buildings in Pittsburgh avoiding the soaking rain. He also shared interesting stories of famous families such as Frick and Mellon. We came away from the tour knowing some history of the great city of Pittsburgh that we would not of known!
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Martha_a
Mar 25, 2024
Beaming in the Burgh: Great walking tour in Pittsburgh - We really enjoyed our walking tour of Pittsburgh in March 2024. Our guide, Kane, is knowledgeable and interested in his city ... this comes through in the places that he highlights as well as his desire to share interesting historical stories and facts. He is also very friendly and attentive to tour participants, making sure that everyone has a chance to ask questions. The two hours flew by, even though our tour happened on a brisk and raw end-of-March day.
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909lizettet
Mar 24, 2024
Great experience for all the family - Best of the best. Very friendly only 2 miles walkink interesting facts about the history of the city. Kane was very knowlegable and answer all of our questions. I will recommend 100%
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Lucia_g
Mar 19, 2024
Great tour and guide - Ken was wonderfully knowledgeable and a delight to talk to. It was just me and my two teenagers and he had them interested in the stories. I learnt so many things and also got some exercise!
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Amy_h
Feb 21, 2024
Enjoyable and interesting city tour - My husband and I thoroughly enjoyed this walking tour of Pittsburgh! Kane, our guide, was enthusiastic and knowledgeable. I strongly recommend this tour to anyone interested in history, architecture, or just finding a fun way to spend a couple hours in a great city.
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Potomacheights
Feb 21, 2024
Great visit - My husband and I had a wonderful time touring Pittsburgh by foot and guided by Dave. We learned some history and saw some amazing buildings and sights. It was a great way to see the downtown. Thank you Dave.
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Mariner6
Dec 31, 2023
Bedt walking your of the Burgh - Ken was an excellent guide from the Burgh for the Burgh. His passion and historical knowledge for the Steel City was evident. He also had a sense of humor, was caring and proud of his City. We all enjoyed his uninterrupted commentary about this interesting city of Pitsburgh. Thank you Andrew & Choquette CLT, NC
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Megan_jill07
Mar 30, 2024
Best of the Burgh tour - I scheduled the Best of the Burgh tour. Our tour guide, Kane, was very knowledgeable on the history and architecture of the area. I wish there was a little more overall culture trivia and art included on this tour (also recognizing that there is a specific street art tour offered by this company). My favorite part was the influences on the food culture and food recommendations at the end. I would recommend this tour if you want to learn more about the history of the area, but would probably schedule the art tour if I was going to do it again.
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