Pittsburgh rewards walkers. The Best of the Burgh Walking Tour of Pittsburgh — rated 4.9 stars with more than 460 reviews — is the city’s most beloved introduction: a guided stroll through downtown’s grand plazas, historic bridges, and riverfront icons, all in one memorable afternoon.
From about $32.50 per person, a local guide leads you through the heart of the Steel City, sharing the stories of its industrial rise, its stunning reinvention, and the quirky details you’d never catch on your own — from the city’s 446 bridges to its famous “Pittsburghese.”
Highlights along the way
- Point State Park: where the Allegheny and Monongahela rivers meet to form the Ohio — home to the park’s famous 150-foot fountain and 36 acres of green at the city’s Golden Triangle.
- The Duquesne Incline: the 1877 cable car that climbs Mount Washington, a National Historic Landmark with the single best skyline view in Pittsburgh.
- The Cultural District: theaters, galleries, and public art in the downtown district transformed by the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust.
- Cathedral of Learning: the University of Pittsburgh’s 42-story Gothic tower — the second-tallest educational building in the world — and its beloved Nationality Rooms.
The pace is relaxed, the groups are friendly, and the guides are pure Pittsburgh — funny, proud, and full of insider tips on where to eat pierogies afterward. It’s the rare tour that works equally well for first-time visitors and locals rediscovering their city.
Good to know
- From $32.50 per person; check the listing for current days and departure times.
- Easy walking pace through downtown — wear comfortable shoes.
- Free cancellation is typically offered — confirm on the booking page.
Happy City News tip: ride the Duquesne Incline up Mount Washington at dusk after the tour — the city lights coming on over the three rivers is Pittsburgh’s signature moment.
Photo: Cbaile19, via Wikimedia Commons, CC0 (Point State Park fountain, Pittsburgh).
