All Pittsburgh Tours & Excursions in 2026

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.

There are lots of tours that help you discover Pittsburgh’s historic downtown neighborhood, but not many keep your belly full of local delicacies and tasty snacks as you explore. On this small-group half-day walking tour, indulge in everything from regional favorites inspired by the city’s working-class roots to modern fusion dishes as you navigate the bustling city streets.

Step into the captivating realm of illusions, where reality is never exactly as it appears. Museum of Illusions is a one-of-a-kind, visual, sensory, and educational experience designed to engage your sense of wonder and challenge perceptions through the science behind optical illusions. We offer over 50 immersive, hands-on exhibits to explore. Our illusion rooms, installations and holograms let you defy gravity, grow and shrink your body, walk into a life-size kaleidoscope, and play tricks on your senses at every turn. It’s a mind-bending journey that deceives the senses and reveals how the brain interprets reality.

Just about an hour's drive from Pittsburgh is an American architectural icon: Frank Lloyd Wright's Fallingwater. On this architecture tour from Pittsburgh, enjoy convenient travel to this impressive 20th century home, spanning a waterfall in Pennsylvania's Allegheny Mountains. After a ride by private vehicle, with commentary from your guide, tour the site (tickets at your own expense and booking), and enjoy views of Ohiopyle Falls on your return trip.

We offer: A private 1 to 6 passenger cruise from Pittsburgh's 3 rivers for a unique experience. This is great for couples for a romantic cruise, family friendly experience, or a group of friends for a day or night out. You may choose the type of cruises we offer from a narrated sightseeing tour or BYOB food and drink for a relaxing ride or hook to our Blue tooth for a more upbeat cruise. Our day cruises are great to enjoy the sunshine on a 34 foot cruiser yacht at a reasonable price. Our night cruises are such a treat to see the glitter of the city lights on the waters with a beautiful city backdrop. Our Sunset cruises are one of the most scenic of any city in the U.S.

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.

Explore Pittsburgh's rich history while tasting a delightful selection of sweet treats including almond torte donuts, French pastries, and Turkish baklava. The adventure kicks off at the historic Omni William Penn Hotel, where you’ll learn about its legacy before strolling through downtown's landmarks. Along the way, enjoy freshly brewed coffee at a century-old coffee shop and discover the city's transformation from a frontier town to an industrial hub. This tour promises a unique blend of culture, architecture, and delicious flavors, making it perfect for food lovers and history enthusiasts alike. - Sample a variety of local and international sweet treats - Visit iconic sites like the Omni William Penn Hotel and Market Square - Enjoy fresh coffee from a historic family-owned cafe - Discover Pittsburgh's fascinating history with an expert guide

PNC Park isn't just a stadium—it's a masterpiece. Consistently ranked among the best ballparks in MLB, it offers an intimate experience with one of the most stunning backdrops in sports: the downtown Pittsburgh skyline and the iconic Roberto Clemente Bridge arching over the Allegheny River. 
The Pirates are one of baseball's oldest franchises, with roots stretching back to 1887. Watching a Pirates game isn't just entertainment; it's stepping into a story that's been unfolding for over a century. Few teams carry that kind of emotional and cultural weight. 
In a league where big-market teams dominate headlines and prices, the Pirates offer a refreshingly down-to-earth experience. Tickets and concessions are among the most affordable in baseball, and the team embodies the gritty, blue-collar spirit of Pittsburgh itself. You won't find manufactured flash or corporate gloss here—just loyal fans, deep-rooted tradition, and a chance to fall in love with the game in its purest form.

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 Pittsburgh. 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.

See the Steel City from a segway during this unique tour of Pittsburgh. Zoom around on two wheels while learning about the history of the city. Great for small or large groups, this narrated tour passes by popular sites like PNC Park, Market Square, and across the Roberto Clemente Bridge. You’ll even take a short training course prior to the tour to learn how to ride safely.

An immersive clue-solving adventure around Pittsburgh's Deutschtown. Search for real-world clues, solve puzzles, and discover the neighborhood with an experience you'll never forget! Reschedule anytime with no fees. It's a scavenger hunt, escape room, and urban crawl all-in-one. Follow the storyline around town as you find clues and use them to crack codes. Then enter solutions on the app to find out where to go next. Clues can be anywhere - murals, statues, landmarks, and more! Plan on about two hours of playtime, depending on your experience level and how much time you spend exploring along the way. Difficulty level is adjustable - take as many or as few hints as you’d like! Bookings made a week or more in advance receive their kit in the mail. Bookings made less than a week in advance will pick up their kit at the start point on the day of the adventure - exact pickup location is sent after booking.

Sample up to 12 beers on a 3 and a half 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 pretzel snack 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.

Respect, Integrity, Humility, Family, and Grit - the 5 core values of the Pittsburgh Steelers and 5 words that summarise the team and the incredible city of Pittsburgh. The 6x Super Bowl Champions, play their games at the iconic Acrisure Stadium. Set on the banks of the Ohio River, its picturesque backdrop yet electrifying, intimidating atmosphere, make for a beautiful juxtaposition that has to be experienced live in the flesh! An iconic franchise in the NFL, the Steelers have one of the biggest fanbases in the country, famously selling out every home game since the 1972 season. The opportunity to see a Steelers game and become part of Steelers Nation is one that can’t be passed up on! Nicknamed the “City of Champions”, Steelers fans have become accustomed to winning football. Keep the post-game celebrations rolling, with a short hop to Downtown Pittsburgh. Surrounded by bars, restaurants and all of the city’s cultural delights, the party never has to end on this trip of a lifetime!

Explore spooky spots around Pittsburgh on a walking tour that brings you to fascinating places you wouldn’t know about on your own, as you listen to historic tales that will leave your spine tingling. Visit a haunted hotel, theater, jail, and more as your local guide shares eerie ghost stories, mysterious tales, and creepy historic details. Stops include the University of Pittsburgh, Frick Building, and Omni William Penn Hotel.

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.

Skip the crowds and taste Pittsburgh on your own terms. This private food tour is just for your group, with a guide dedicated entirely to you, setting the pace and digging deeper into the stories and stops that matter most to you. Start with the city's most famous sandwich, piled high with all the fixings, and pierogies, the local favorite. Then a Greek sampler from a Mediterranean spot with over 45 years of history, once known for feeding pier workers and the Kennedy family. Along the way, wander through Point State Park, where the Monongahela and Allegheny Rivers meet to form the Ohio, and the Cultural District, once industrial and now alive with theaters, galleries, and the Three Sisters bridges. Close with a thumbprint cookie, a classic Pittsburgh treat and a true must have for locals, and our Secret Dish, revealed only when it lands on your plate.

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.

Combine a scavenger hunt with a bar crawl to explore Pittsburgh in a new and interactive way. Download the app to your phone, grab your group and head out to the bars of Pittsburgh. Gain points by completing different photo and video challenges at different bars around town, and compete against other teams to see who will be the bar hunt champion.

We've turned Pittsburgh Cultural District into an incredible outdoor digital adventure. Your PokemonGo style app will take you to 9 iconic places around Pittsburgh Cultural District . At each location, you will need to solve a puzzle before advancing. It is part Scavenger Hunt and part Escape Room! You can play solo or in a group. Besides completing fun puzzles, you will learn fascinating details about different places like the August Wilson Cultural Center, Heinz Hall and Heinz History Center. You will walk around 1.8 miles as you find clues, solve puzzles and get closer to completing the adventure. You can go at your own pace, but it should take around 60 minutes to complete the adventure. Over 200,000 players have used your app to explore the world. We can't wait for you to play as well!

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.

The Whiskey Rebellion was a bloody conflict in Western Pennsylvania during the 1790s in which the distillers rebelled against the new federal government’s whiskey tax. The Wigle Whiskey Rebellion Distillery Tour brings you to the most awarded craft whiskey distillery in the USA for a night of sipping and stories. You’ll tour the distillery to learn how their spirits are made before listening to the history of the rebellion.

This private architecture and culture tour lets you build the perfect downtown Pittsburgh experience. Start at the riverfront convention center and choose the landmarks that interest you most along a carefully planned walking route. Discover cultural institutions that celebrate artistic achievement and explore skyscrapers that shaped the city's identity. Admire Art Deco masterpieces and elegant historic hotels while learning how Pittsburgh evolved from an industrial powerhouse into a modern urban destination. Relax in a landmark public square or continue toward the city's historic marketplace where local stories come to life. A licensed private guide provides engaging commentary throughout the experience while the flexible format allows you to focus on the places that matter most. Itinerary order and stop durations may vary based on traveler preferences and operating conditions.