Explore the vivid history and culinary delights of the city with 'Burgh, Bits & Bites. Sample cuisine from some of the best restaurants as you walk through one of these neighborhoods: Strip District Market, Little Italy, Mount Washington, Lawrenceville and Brookline. Or, indulge in a TGIF afternoon tour with wine tasting.
Have your breath taken away as you travel up the Duquesne Incline. Once the main mode of transportation for Pittsburghers to get up the incredibly steep hills, nowadays the historic funicular takes guests up to the top of Mt. Washington for the best view of downtown. Children will get a kick out of the authentic car, the old photographs and artifacts in the upper station, and the ride up and down the mountain.
Take a ride down the Monongahela River at Historic Station Square with the Gateway Clipper Fleet. Symbolic of Pittsburgh’s river renaissance, this three-riverboat fleet recalls the time when Pittsburgh was known as the Gateway to the West. Choose from a variety of cruises from sightseeing day trips to formal dinner cruises.
See the city in one of Pittsburgh’s most elegant modes of transportation. Molly’s Trolleys are charmingly designed after the ones that filled the city in the 1920s. Rent a trolley for a customized group tour, a daylong excursion or special events, like weddings and reunions. Or, join a special public tour like the ‘Burgh Brewery Tour.
Take a fully escorted, guided walking tour through Pittsburgh with knowledgeable, professional guides. Bike the GAP offers inside tips on every tour, not heard anywhere else. Other types of tours include biking tours and the ever-popular Burgh Brewery Tour. Learn about the city’s trail system and sample some of the best craft brews.
See the city from the top of a Double Decker Bus. The Pittsburgh Tour Company offers narrated tours through the whole city. Learn some history, fun facts and trivia about the "Burg" as you ride by the most important historical and cultural landmarks in the city. With nine scheduled stops, you will have plenty of opportunities to explore the city and stretch your legs.