Top Pittsburgh Art & Culture

Discover Pittsburgh's historic landmarks—with a spooky twist. During this small-group, history-themed ghost tour, you'll explore the city by night listening to quirky and scary stories along the way. Highlights covered include Grant Street's parade route, Hollywood history at Allegheny County Juvenile Court, and the ghost of the Frick Building.

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.

For those travelers who want to delve into the industrial history of Pittsburgh, this private tour offers a much deeper experience than you'll get on a typical sightseeing experience. In the company of your guide, the proud grandson of one of the leaders of the Amalgamated Association of Iron and Steelworkers, you'll visit such landmarks as the Bryce-Mesta Mansion Homestead, the 1892 Battle of Homestead Site and Braddock while learning all about Pittsburgh's Steel Valley.

Discover a mix of must-see sights and in-the-know local’s favorites during this guided, small-group bike tour of Pittsburgh. Listen to in-depth information and riveting stories as you traverse the city, covering public art projects, bustling squares, and iconic skylines, leaving the beaten track behind. Highlights include Point State Park, Mellon Square, and the Strip District.

Explore Pittsburgh in a flexible, comprehensive way on a hop-on hop-off bus tour. Cover 21 stops that include all of the city's highlights, stepping off the bus to explore further on your own whenever you like. Listen to commentary on board the bus that addresses the architecture, history, art, and culture of Pittsburgh.

Meet other beer lovers on this brewery tour through one of the most vibrant neighborhoods of Pittsburgh. Learn all about the history of beer making in Pittsburgh and Western PA and dive deep into the past and present of Lawrenceville - all that while walking past some of its main landmarks and cultural highlights. You will sample a variety of locally crafted brews and get to know the makers behind them. Your tour will come with some great discoveries of local businesses as well as cool street art. Join our fun groups and have a wholehearted toast with some new friends! You will love our guides too, they are true beer enthusiasts! *For private/custom tour requests: please contact us.

Our walk is more than simply a food tour; it's an immersive look into the district's transformation, highlighted by a gorgeous mural that perfectly embodies the energy and resiliency of the local community. See how a neighborhood has developed into a vibrant, multifaceted hub of culture and cuisine. This food tour is an exploration into the essence of what makes the Strip District a rich source of culture, history, and cuisine rather than just a trip around the neighborhood. Come along on this incredible journey where every meal and every step reveals something new and delightful.

Whiskey fanatics visiting Pittsburgh can look no further than this guided tasting tour showcasing the history of this famed American spirit. As you explore Downtown Pittsburgh, you hear about whiskey's role in the city's politics and social movements, learn about prohibition, and sample one of the oldest American whiskeys. With whiskey tastings and discount cocktails included, this guided outing is a great way to kick off your Saturday.

Fallingwater and Kentuck Knob, two of Frank Lloyd Wright's most renowned architectural masterpieces, are both a must-see while in Pennsylvania. But getting there without your own transportation is tricky. This private guided tour takes you both and includes comprehensive insight into Fallingwater so that you don't need to pay extra for a tour.

Tick off Pittsburgh’s top attractions from the top of an open-air, double-decker bus during this sightseeing tour. Pass by over two dozen sights, from bustling, bar-filled South Side and the trendy Strip District to the Andy Warhol Museum and the National Aviary. Listen to live commentary on the history of the city along the way.

Journey back in time to the days prior to European settlement of Western Pennsylvania. This self-guided audio guide takes you on a driving tour from Pittsburg, at the forts built at the Forks of the Ohio, to Logstown, the original Wild West town, and introduces you to the people that shaped the region's history.

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.

Visit Pittsburg’s sole African American–owned art gallery on the day of your choice and skip waiting in the ticket lines by prebooking this BLAQK House Collections Admission Ticket. This entrance ticket grants you access to this dazzling curated collection of local and unknown artists from the Burgh. Featured artists include the East End’s Tom Mosser, who creates portraits of local celebrities, muralist Camerin Nesbit, and Keith Weston.

This bike tour will lead you through some authentic Pittsburgh neighborhoods off the tourist paths. On this 8 mile bike ride, we will show you some cool art and community projects, while riding through more and less developed areas of our Steel City. Come and get nebby with us (as we say here in Pittsburgh)!

Our most fun walk! Journey off the beaten path with us and discover hidden art that is tucked away in our downtown nooks, crannies, and alleys. Our expert guides will dive into the history of the city’s Cultural District that is filled with historic theaters and beautiful plazas, and learn about the famous artists, actors, and musicians from our beloved city. You’ll also see the best of Pittsburgh’s public art: captivating sculptures, light installations, and colorful murals. This is a great tour for photo-ops, and is a wonderful way for families with children to see and interact with the city. 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!

See the historic districts and breweries surrounding Steel City during this bicycle tour of Pittsburgh. Ride alongside a local guide as you discover watering holes in Lawrenceville, the Strip District, Millvale, and Deutschtown. Drink up ten different beer samples from four local breweries while learning about the history of these neighborhoods. Bring your own bike or use the bicycle and helmet provided.

Our smartphone-guided tour brings the facts and stories behind Pittsburgh to life because we've taken the same stops and sights we share with our friends and families when they come to town and created an interactive web-based tour for you! Read the stories behind the city, answer questions to reveal fun facts, and experience what makes this city incredible! Purchase your tour and then navigate to our website to enter your access code and launch the tour. You can either start immediately or create an account and come back when you are ready to explore. Please note that you and your group read the tour aloud to one another - there is no audio functionality at this time.

The Steel City is your playground for this unique outdoor exploration game. Taking the fun challenge of an escape game and combining it with a scavenger hunt, you’ll roam around the city with your phone scouring for clues. Each clue you uncover unlocks a piece of a story, a tale charting your symbolic process as a tired butterfly awakening from chrysalis. The explorative game will take you to landmarks like the Strip District and Heinz Hall.

Where else can you bring your group to be entertained, enchanted, and amazed? We offer our unique experience for anyone in search of wonder and curiosity. We provide a night that you will always remember. Perfect for private groups, corporate off-sites, staff member rewards, client entertaining, and many special occasions including anniversaries, birthdays, bachelor/bachelorette parties, and family gatherings. The first two rows of the theater are reserved for the truly adventurous. The Skeleton Key VIP Experience unlocks these first two rows in our intimate theater, as well as a chance to become part of the performance (if you wish) and an exclusive meet and greet with the artist after the show, which includes private, close-up tricks. Members of the Skeleton Key VIP Experience also have the opportunity to purchase merchandise not available for sale to the general public.

Pittsburgh isn't always the first city that comes to mind when you think of "tour-worthy", but this tour is here to prove those thoughts wrong! On this "Pittsburgh 101" tour, your knowledgeable (and local) tour guide will take you to some of Steel City's iconic location, where you'll learn the history and interesting facts. Don't forget to stop in to Primanti Bros. after the tour for a bite to eat!

“Love in the City: Pittsburgh’s Enchanting Romantic Walk” invites you to become the hero of your own love story. This walking tour is an intimate journey through the heart of Pittsburgh, where each step uncovers the city’s romantic soul. Wander hand-in-hand through verdant parks, explore historic landmarks steeped in tales of yesteryear, and immerse yourselves in the magical ambiance of urban gardens and lively squares. This tour is not just about seeing the sights; it’s about creating moments that turn into lasting memories. Whether sharing a quiet moment by a majestic fountain or enjoying the lively atmosphere of Market Square, every experience is designed to deepen your connection and ignite your romance. Join us on this enchanting walk, and let Pittsburgh’s unique blend of history, nature, and urban elegance add a special spark to your romantic adventure. Rediscover love in the city where every corner promises beauty and togetherness.

Another Insider Tour! Expand your knowledge of Pittsburgh beyond Downtown and immerse yourself into this second urban center with us. Learn about the historical importance of Oakland as a "city beautiful" with its remarkable buildings and dominating structures. They are now the core of the big museum complex of the Carnegie Museums, the University of Pittsburgh and the prestigious Carnegie-Mellon-University. We will explore majestic relics of the former heyday of this area. The heritage of important Pittsburgh figures will be our focus while walking down side streets along fabulous mansions and beautiful churches. - 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!

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!