Things to do in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (PA): The Best Bus Tours

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.

Inclusions: Certified guide, Private transportation, Extraordinary extensive personal narration the length of the Experience

Exclusions: Gratuities, Landing and facility fees

During this five hour tour visit 3 of Pittsburgh’s best breweries including Couch, Allegheny City, Strange Roots, 11th Hour, and many more! From regional large-scale breweries to tiny nano-breweries you'll get to see the top beer producers in Pittsburgh! Also included on this tour is a tasty beer flavored pretzel snack.

Inclusions: Beer tastings, Round-trip transportation in our CBT passenger vans., Alcoholic Beverages, A gratuity is included in the ticket price for groups of 4 or more. No need to tip.

Exclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Guests under 21 years of age

Pittsburgh is One of the Coolest Cities on Planet Earth...and the Mission of Pittsburgh's Best Tour Guide will be to convince you why! You will see the sights, learn the stories, and hear oral history delivered in a bright and breezy style from a 7th Generation Pittsburgher whose ancestors "Greeted the Indians".

Inclusions: Private tour, Local guide, Transport by air-conditioned vehicle, Hotel pick-up and drop off

Exclusions: Gratuities, Food and drinks, Admission to attractions, Souvenirs

There’s no better way to see Pittsburgh than with a private guide to show you the most interesting spots and share their knowledge about the city. Get to know the hidden secrets and fascinating history lying around every corner of downtown, take the Duquesne Incline up Mt. Washington for the best view of the city, see the old Heinz factory, drive up the steepest public street in America, and explore all the coolest neighborhoods of Pittsburgh! Go to the top of the Cathedral of Learning, the tallest educational building in the Western hemisphere. See Andy Warhol’s childhood home, Mr. Roger's home and studio and visit the former Heinz factory while speaking Pittsburghese “so yinz can fit in n’at.” I’ll tell you how Pittsburgh came to be known as the “Steel City,” about legendary Pittsburghers like Andrew Carnegie and Henry J. Heinz, and how the Pittsburgh Renaissance turned Pittsburgh from a smoky, industrial city into “America’s Most Livable City.”

Inclusions: Local guide, Vehicular transportation with air conditioning/heating (Steel City Tour only), Pick-up and drop-off at accommodation (Steel City Tour only), Parking costs during tour (Steel City Tour only)

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Fallingwater stands as one of the greatest architectural triumphs of the 20th Century.  There simply is no other building like it on Planet Earth. This Masterpiece was recently selected as one of Architecture's Bucket-list inclusions. Pittsburgh's Best Tour Guide will take you to its location astride Bear Run in the Laurel Highlands of the Allegheny Mountains.  Along the way you will learn the story of its architect Frank Lloyd Wright, the background of its patron Edgar Kaufmann, and the serendipity which brought it all together.

Inclusions: Transport by private vehicle, Live commentary on board

Exclusions: Fallingwater HOUSE TOUR- The Tour of the House MUST be booked with Fallingwater directly., Gratuities

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

Inclusions: Live Guide, Open-Top Double Decker Bus, Map of Route and Sites

Exclusions: Attraction entrance fees

Hop aboard one of our Double decker buses and take Pittsburgh's best sightseeing city tour. Our live guides will keep you entertained and informed! With 21 stops, you can Hop On & Hop Off and explore and resume your tour later. On this tour we travel through; Southside, Station Square, North Shore, North Side, The Strip District, The Cultural District, Downtown, Uptown & Oakland. You will learn about all the history, current events, architecture and more. Bring you sunblock and camera to the top deck of our open air buses! Buy your tickets today.

Inclusions: Live Guide, Map of Route and Sites, Open-Top Double Decker Bus

Exclusions: Attraction Entrance Fees

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.

Inclusions: Lifetime access to this tour in English, VoiceMap App for Android and iOS, Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata

Exclusions: Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route, Smartphone and headphones, Transportation, Food and drink

This self-guided GPS audio tour is Part 1 of a 4-part eastbound Pennsylvania Turnpike series that eliminates highway boredom. It tells the incredible prehistoric tales of ancient Indians who once walked this trail, and the compelling historic dramas from the time that the cultures of American Indians and Europeans clashed here. This segment of the tour begins at the Pittsburgh turnpike entrance at Monroeville, ascends into the Allegheny Mountains, and ends atop them at the Somerset Travel Plaza. Your understanding of life here centuries ago will also reach a new plateau, I guarantee that! Together we will learn how to track game; how to find a husband, and what to say if we encounter any Indians -- or even a Bigfoot -- on the trail. We will pass the battlefield that helped seal the fate of Indians in this region. We'll also be near the Flight 93 National Memorial if you wish to stop and make a pilgrimage to honor brave souls. If you enjoy this tour, check out parts 2, 3 and 4!

Inclusions: Lifetime access to this tour in English, VoiceMap App for Android and iOS, Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata

Exclusions: Smartphone and headphones, Transportation, Food and drink, Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route

This is a self-drive audio tour that covers the eastbound Pennsylvania Turnpike series and eliminates highway boredom. It tells the incredible prehistoric tales of ancient Indians who once walked this trail, and the compelling historic dramas from the time that the cultures of American Indians and Europeans clashed here. The tour begins at the Pittsburgh turnpike entrance at Monroeville, ascends into the Allegheny Mountains, and ends at the Valley Forge travel plaza. By the time you reach Valley Forge, you will have a new understanding about life and death here centuries ago. That's guaranteed! Along the way, you will learn how to track game; how to find a husband, what to say if we encounter any Indians and how to speak a little Seneca. We will pass the battlefield that helped seal the fate of Indians in this region. You'll hear Indian legends of the Underworld. You learn a bit about the tribal medical practices, and how to use signs of nature to forecast weather. And more...

Inclusions: Lifetime access to this tour in English, VoiceMap App for Android and iOS, Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata

Exclusions: Smartphone and headphones, Transportation, Food and drink