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Best of the Burgh: Pittsburgh Walking Tour
4.9
326 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.
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:
24 hours
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…
- 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
- 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
- A whole lot of fun!
- Local guide
What's Not Included
- Lunch
- Gratuity
- 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…
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.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.9
(326 Ratings)
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Msilver53
Jul 23, 2025
Walking the Burgh is a cool thing to do even on a hot day! - My husband and I enjoyed a walking tour of downtown Pittsburgh. Our guide, KEN, was outstanding. As we walked the different areas, he gave us a great overview of the history of the city and its current status as a thriving U.S. metropolis. Each building, each plaque we passed had its own story.
It was an impossibly hot day but Ken thoughtfully kept us in the shade as much as possible and in air-conditioned lobbies of some of the office buildings and hotels we visited. He had so much information to share that he even extended the time of the tour by 1/2 hour.
As we explored Pittsurgh (and Falling Water) on our own, we remembered Ken's stories and were able to appreciate the city even more.
I definitely recommend WALKING THE BURGH but try to do it on a cooler day.
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F9273lwdouglasg
Jul 23, 2025
- Ken was a great guide. We really enjoyed his presentation and sense of humor and knowledge. I would recommend him and this tour to everyone. The archetecture and history of Pittsburg is amazing.
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Imtravelready
Jul 23, 2025
The very best. - Ken was a great tour guide. We have done walking tours all over the world and this was the best. Not only was Ken personable and considerate (helped us dodge rain showers by taking us through lobbies filled with beauty and history and a church with 10+ Tiffany windows), he knew so much about his city and its history. We didn't want it to end.
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Kathleend357
Jul 8, 2025
An excellent experience - The Burgh walking tour was one of the highlights of our recent trip to Pittsburgh. Alan was an excellent tour guide and a great storyteller. He made the history of the city come alive. My 21 year old granddaughter was skeptical that Pittsburgh had enough to offer to need a tour. She admitted she was very wrong! I highly recommend this tour as one of your first stops in Pittsburgh.
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M1202urchristopherf
Jul 7, 2025
Bringing history to life - Really enjoyed my tour with Alan Irvine. It was a great way to connect with other folks as a solo traveler while gaining a better understanding of Pittsburgh itself. Alan brought a real depth of knowledge that he shared with the group in an entertaining way. He answered every question with ease. For those who enjoy learning about history, I would recommend this tour!
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Cecelia_e
Jul 6, 2025
Great history tour of Pittsburgh - Alan was very knowledgeable. He gave a quick response to every imaginable question.
It was so nice to see all the great architecture and hear the history behind it. I highly recommend this tour.
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Theacefactor
Jul 1, 2025
Take This Tour - When visiting a city for the first time, a good walking tour is a must. This tour met and exceeded that need for my first visit to Pittsburgh. Kane did an amazing job explaining the history of each stop and telling the stories behind them. His knowledge of Pittsburgh brought the city to life in a way I wouldn't have experienced had I opted to wander solo.
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Lillybeth123
Jun 30, 2025
Very interesting tour with perfect guide - Today 30th June 2025 I took the two hours Best of the Burgh Walking Tour of Pittsburgh.
I found the tour really, really interesting and it made me fully appreciate the beautiful architecture of many buildings in Pittsburgh.
Our tour leader Ken was simply the perfect guide : very knowleadgeable, approachable and friendly, he really made our tour perfect.
Thank you!!
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N5555ieandrews
Jun 24, 2025
History comes alive with this downtown Pittsburgh tour. - Ken was the coolest guide on the hottest day. He was knowledgeable, friendly and made everything clear. We ended the tour with an appreciation of Pittsburgh and movie and book recommendations to follow up on everything we learned.
Definitely worthwhile!
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518leslied
Jun 23, 2025
Superb tour! - Kane was a fountain of great information, but he was also fantastic at organizing all that knowledge into a fascinating picture of Pittsburgh conveyed with enthusiasm! Honestly one of the best and most engaging tours I've ever had.
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