Pittsburgh is the city of three rivers and 446 bridges: a golden triangle of towers watched over by Mount Washington, inclines climbing like time machines, and neighborhoods that feed you like family. This guide gathers the best of Pittsburgh, with the places and tours our readers love most.
The Golden Triangle and downtown
Start where the rivers shake hands: Essential Pittsburgh Experience – The One Tour to Take is is a reader favorite for good reason. Just The Tour- Double Decker Bus tour is shows a side of the city most visitors miss. Pittsburgh Panorama — A Private Journey Through Iconic Landscapes.
Mount Washington, the inclines and the great views
Every Pittsburgh story begins with that view: The Duquesne Incline — Pittsburgh’s 1877 Time Machine Up Mount Washington. Grandview Avenue — The Balcony Over Pittsburgh. Pittsburgh Segway Tour is is pure local joy from start to finish.
Where three rivers meet
Fountains, golden bridges and a boat on the water: Point State Park — Where Three Rivers Meet and a Fountain Rises 150 Feet. The Three Sisters and the Clemente Bridge — Pittsburgh’s Golden River Crossings. 2 Hour Private Sightseeing Charter Boat Cruise is is one of the experiences our readers love most.
Food tours and sweet treats
Pittsburgh eats with both hands: Award-winning Local Pittsburgh Food Tour is belongs on every first visit. Downtown Pittsburgh Hidden Gems Food Tour with 5 Food Tastings is is a reader favorite for good reason. Pittsburgh Sweet Treats Food Tour — Donuts, Pastries, & More.
Breweries, whiskey and rebellion
This city once rebelled over whiskey, and it still drinks with pride: Pittsburgh Signature Guided Brewery Tour is shows a side of the city most visitors miss. Beers in the Burgh — Pittsburgh Brewery Walk. Whiskey Rebellion & Prohibition Tour is is pure local joy from start to finish. Wigle Whiskey Rebellion Distillery Tour is is one of the experiences our readers love most.
Fallingwater and Frank Lloyd Wright
An hour away stands America’s most famous house: Fallingwater and Kentuck Knob – Two Visions of Frank Lloyd Wright is belongs on every first visit. FALLINGWATER – America’s UNESCO World Heritage Masterpiece! is is a reader favorite for good reason.
History, sports and ghosts
Black and gold pride, steel cathedrals and one haunted walk: Black & Gold Pittsburgh History Tour for Sports Fans is shows a side of the city most visitors miss. Black & Ghost Tour is is pure local joy from start to finish. Carrie Blast Furnaces — Cathedrals of Steel on the Monongahela. The Cathedral of Learning — A 42-Story Gothic Classroom in Oakland.
