Top Pittsburgh Art & Culture

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.

Pittsburgh's Steel Valley along the Monongahela River made the steel which built America and fueled the Arsenal of Democracy for two World Wars. It was also the site of the Battle of Homestead 9 July 1892, the most consequential armed confrontation between workers and company-employed strikebreakers in American History.

Pittsburgh Best City Sightseeing Tour! Go once around our beautiful city on our fun double decker tour!

Experience Pittsburgh through the eyes of a local on a private tour to the city’s top attractions and the hidden gems that most visitors miss. Set the start time and duration of the tour, then relax with provided round-trip transport from your hotel. Enjoy a walking tour of downtown Pittsburgh, visit the old Heinz Factory, discover the hippest neighborhoods, and much more. Then, take the Duquesne Incline up to Mt. Washington for the most impressive view of the city.

Travel to a time before white Europeans "tamed" the wilderness of Western Pennsylvania, when Indians built mounds and walked trails. Be wary, though. It becomes the most dangerous place on Earth. We begin at the forts built at the Forks of the Ohio. We end at Logstown, the original Wild West town. Along the way, we'll be joined by howling wolves and dancing Indians. We'll visit an Indian burial mound that was carried away piece by piece until it is no more. Charles Dickens will reflect on his steamboat trip down the Ohio, and Grandmother will tell us why all the animals left Lenape land. This is a self-guided audio tour. Please download the tour using the VoiceMap app in a wifi zone to enjoy full offline accessibility.

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!

Just about an hour's drive from Pittsburgh is an American architectural icon: Frank Lloyd Wright's Fallingwater. On this architecture tour from Downtown Pittsburgh, enjoy convenient travel to this impressive 20th century home, spanning a waterfall in Pennsylvania's Allegheny Mountains. After a ride by private vehicle, tour the sight, and enjoy views of waterfalls on your return trip.

Ready, Set, Action! Explore original filming locations of big blockbusters as well as smaller independent movies and get to know the history of the actual landmarks you see in the various movie scenes! ​About a hundred years ago Pittsburgh was a city of movie making for a short period of time, before Hollywood took over. The result of this era are two beautiful theaters in the cultural district. Starting in 2007 our Burgh has come back as the new "Hollywood East" when Pennsylvania started giving tax credits to movie productions. Now the list of recent movies that were shot here is endless. Come join this tour and get inspired for future movie nights! - 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!

By visiting both locations, not only will you appreciate Wright's genius even more...you will be stimulated to see possibilities of design that you could never had imagined before.

On this tour you will get a great overview of the city while learning about the rise, fall and most recent comeback of Pittsburgh. You will be introduced to outstanding architecture, interesting historic facts and fantastic views of the city. We will leave the beaten paths with you to also discover some surprising hidden gems. Old and new buildings, city squares and public art will turn this bike ride into a memorable event full of exciting (re)discoveries of The Burgh.

BLAQK House Collections is the only African American Gallery in the Downtown Pittsburgh and that it Showcases local and Unknown Artists. From Prominent To Obscure, reflecting the Hidden Jewels of a City. The enigma of surrealism persists precisely because it resists the stereotypes of What is Black Art.

While Pittsburgh is commonly known as the "City of Bridges," it also tops the charts in the number of public city steps. ​​With over 800 stairways throughout many of its 90 neighborhoods, these "paper streets" can be a fun place to explore. Join us on a stairway adventure through Troy Hill and Spring Garden.You'll learn about the history of this special form of pedestrian travel and two neighborhoods that played essential roles in the city's early economic development. Comfortable and sturdy shoes are required. Please note that two flights on this tour require participants to climb up ~150 steps, go down two flights of ~100 steps, and occasionally navigate uneven terrain.