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Pittsburgh: Best of the Burgh History and Architecture Tour

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Pittsburgh: Best of the Burgh History and Architecture Tour
Top rated
4.8255816 out of 5 stars
4.8
4.8255816 out of 5 stars
86 reviews

Take a walk to explore the heart of downtown Pittsburgh, and learn about its opulent past. Visit must-see historical landmarks, beautiful squares, and fascinating pieces of public art.

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Duration 2 hours
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Live tour guide
English
Wheelchair accessible

Highlighted reviews from other travelers

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Stephen – United States

Ken knowledgeable, humorous,pleasant and considerate. The tour was far above our expectations. Highly recommend to my friends. We would schedule it again on a weekday.

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Paul – Germany

Ken was an amazing guide, knowing anecdotes to every place and building. Very entertaining.

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Highlights

  • Discover the beauty of downtown Pittsburgh
  • Immerse yourself in the city's history, scenery and architecture
  • Learn how titans of industry built opulent towers and buildings still in use
  • Discover hidden gems
  • Observe historical landmarks

Full description

Our most popular tour! Come join and explore the heart of Downtown by foot with us, in a small group setting and with a local expert guide. Walk by and into must-see cultural and historical landmarks as well as iconic buildings! Discover beautiful squares and fascinating pieces of public art! We will highlight the Best of our Burgh but also point out unseen details and hidden gems. Walking down major avenues as well as turning into small alleyways will give you a great introduction to the very unique city of Pittsburgh.

Includes

  • Live commentary from a knowledgeable, local guide
  • Small-group experience with other travelers
  • Coupons from local restaurant partners
  • A whole lotta fun!
  • Tips
  • Food and drinks

Meeting point

Please arrive 15 minutes before the start of the tour. The meeting point is at Walk the Burgh Tours, 1049 Penn Ave, Downtown Pittsburgh, PA 15222, on the side of the David Lawrence Convention Center. Look for the white bike in the window.

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What to bring

  • Comfortable shoes

Know before you go

  • Distance covered is about 2 miles/3.5km.
  • While the route is generally accessible, please call us prior to your tour if there are additional mobility needs that we can accommodate- we are happy to do so!
  • Please leave a working mobile number where you can be contacted regarding weather-related updates.

From $32.50 per person

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Overall rating

4.8 /5

based on 86 reviews

Review summary

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  • Value for money
    4.7/5

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Stephen – United StatesApril 28, 2025 – Verified booking
Ken knowledgeable, humorous,pleasant and considerate. The tour was far above our expectations. Highly recommend to my friends. We would schedule it again on a weekday.
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Paul – GermanyApril 11, 2025 – Verified booking
Ken was an amazing guide, knowing anecdotes to every place and building. Very entertaining.
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Robert – United StatesMarch 30, 2025 – Verified booking
Lots of walking! Really diverse tour covering history, architecture, food, sports and culture. Ken G is the absolute best and was always doing his best to make sure we had the best experience. Even when the weather wasn’t helpful

Product ID: 290930

Activity provider:Walk the Burgh Tours
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