Discover Oakland Tour
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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!
Lowest price guaranteeReserve now & pay laterFree cancellation
Ages 0-80, max of 15 per group
Duration: 2h
Start time: Check availability
Mobile ticket
Live guide: English
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- Local expert guide
- Some interesting discoveries away from the main paths! :-)
- A whole lot of fun! :-)
What's not included- Lunch
- Gratuity
- Entry/Admission - Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hall & Museum
- Entry/Admission - Carnegie Museum Of Natural History
- Entry/Admission - Mellon Institute of Industrial Research
- Entry/Admission - Carnegie Museum of Art
- Entry/Admission - Pittsburgh
- Entry/Admission - Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens
- Start:
- 4800 Frew St, Pittsburgh, PA 15213, USAMeet by the small gazebo on the bottom of the hill, right at the corner of Frew Street & Schenley Drive
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point. - Wheelchair accessible
- Pushchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
- Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 197979P6- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for travellers with back problems
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Travellers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- This experience requires a minimum number of travellers. If it’s cancelled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travellers
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 197979P6
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- zhengfangw0 contributionsBest educational tour everKen was an outstanding tour guide! This was the best educational tour I've ever experienced. Despite having visited Pittsburgh multiple times before, I had no idea the city's buildings held so many fascinating stories. Ken truly brought the city's history and architecture to life!Written 30 November 2024
- GoPlaces077121835690 contributionsAmazing tripKen is our amazing tour guide! The trip is very educational and friendly. My son learned a lot about this world famous city and the history.Written 30 November 2024
- O8268CFlaurad0 contributionssurprising PittsburghThe tour was amazing! ken was so kind and knowledgeable in his descriptions of the places, their history and made us love the cityWritten 27 November 2024
- JennLo740 contributionsAwesome tour and guideIt was awesome. I have done so many walking towards and Ken was one of the best leaders. He was clear, concise, and so knowledgeable and helpful. I highly recommend this tour.Written 22 November 2024
- johngT705LY0 contributionsFabulous!A fabulous walking tour of downtown Pittsburgh with our guide Ken, a fount of knowledge about local history, architecture, and culture. This was probably the best walking tour of a city that I've ever had! Ken was responsive to our questions, but also had a clear plan about the information and route he wanted to share with us. We learned a lot about Pittsburgh, saw many of the iconic downtown buildings, and heard some of the stories about the people who helped make it such an important city in America. We developed a much deeper appreciation of the city he knows and loves. Highly recommend Ken and this tour.Written 19 November 2024
- W7395OEtims0 contributionsGreat way to spend an afternoonJohn was great. Very chill guy who handled a large group well. He was interesting and took us to some cool spots. Would definitely motley recommend.Written 16 November 2024
- lisahN9957PH0 contributionsFun and informative - Gorgeous landmarks!This was fun and very informative. Our guide was very excellent and very hospitable. We saw some beautiful architecture and the stories very pretty spooky too.Written 13 November 2024
- Emma21G0 contributionsA great way to learn Pittsburgh history!Allen was a great guide on a beautiful fall evening! My friend and I were looking to learn more of the spooky history of Pittsburgh and left with a lot of new facts to share when guests come to town. Highly recommend for locals or folks visiting.Written 11 November 2024
- Katccc0 contributionsGreat tour of the city!Ken took us on an amazing walking tour of Pittsburgh! We loved all the history and see the architecture! He was friendly and informative and kept us safe! We were amazed at how walkable the city is!Written 7 November 2024
- tracisY7448NI0 contributionsGreat TourWe had Annie as our tour guide and she was awesome. The tour was great and had interesting stories of Pittsburgh History and a a ghost story at each stop. I also liked how she pointed out great places to tour or eat along the way. Definitely a great way to enjoy Pittsburgh and see some of the beautiful architecture the buildings have to offer.Written 28 October 2024
- Y2360XUbarbk0 contributionsPittsburgh history with a little ghost twist is a good explanation of this Black and Ghost walking tour.We loved our guides personal story and we loved all the Frick references since my daughter just started working at the Frick Museum a month ago. It was great to learn of the different buildings and then the stories that went with each one. It was a nice little walk around Pittsburgh, not as long or far as I thought it would be. Its do-able !Written 21 October 2024
- leighhP8004MH0 contributionsTwo Thumbs Up!If you want to know more about Pittsburgh's vast movie and entertainment history, this walking tour is the way to go! Our tour guide Christine interspersed interesting stories about the actors being here while showing the buildings, bridges and city streets where their scenes were shot. We went on a gorgeous Fall day and I loved every minute. Not only did I get my steps in, I got to leisurely take in this beautiful city and hear great stories from a knowledgeable and fun Tour Guide!Written 21 October 2024
- laurenkR2748JA0 contributionsCity walkAllen was amazing! It was so good to get a history lesson on the city, cooler when added the spooky stories. 10/10. It was an easy paced 2 hour tour filled with delight about the city of Pittsburgh.Written 13 October 2024
- F7799VDdavet0 contributionsMovie tour magicReally enjoyed our the movie tour of Pittsburgh with our brilliant guide Christine. As a film nerd I lapped up all the movie historical facts and stories associated with Pittsburgh. Ranging from Pittsburgh being the home of the first movie theater to the place where the classic Bruce Willis film Striking Distance being shot in.Written 8 October 2024
- 961jonv0 contributionsDo the whiskey rebellion tourWe had an amazing time. The tour guide John did an excellent job. He was engaging and well spoken. Excellent company as wellWritten 7 October 2024
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