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Essential Pittsburgh Experience - The One Tour to Take

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Essential Pittsburgh Experience - The One Tour to Take
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Overview

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.
  • Enjoy a private, comprehensive tour of the city of Pittsburgh
  • Customize the tour for individual preferences and requests
  • Great introduction to the city for first-time visitors
  • This private tour ensures undivided attention from the guide
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Private tour
Local guide
Transport by air-conditioned vehicle
Hotel pick-up and drop off
Gratuities
Food and drinks
Admission to attractions
Souvenirs
This operator has two meet-up options available. You can either meet at the departure point below or select a location for pick-up.
Duquesne Incline Parking West Carson Street Pittsburgh , 1197 W Carson St, Pittsburgh, PA 15219, USA
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We can suggest a convenient pick-up location based on the route Travelers are taking to Pittsburgh. Usually this will be one of two locations: the Duquesne Incline Parking Lot, West Station Square Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15219 or the Holiday Inn-Greentree, 875 Greentree Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15220

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This activity will end right where it started.Departure locations can be customized to accommodate YOUR plans. These include the Pittsburgh International Airport, outlying hotels, and even miscellaneous points such as Interstate/Turnpike Interchanges. Additional charges may apply to these locations. Check with your Tour Guide AFTER you have confirmed the basic Tour.
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 4 hours of travel. In this case confirmation will be received as soon as possible, subject to availability
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Pricing is per tour
  • You are required to enter your preferred departure time, please note this is only required as an indication; Use "Special Requirements" field upon checkout to advise information
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Stroller accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Near public transportation
  • Transportation is wheelchair accessible
  • Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Most travelers can participate
  • Wheelchairs, stollers, and walkers must be collapsible and able to fit in the trunk of a stanbard-sized sedan.
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
  • OPERATED BY The Pittsburgh Tour
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.

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Traveler Tips

  • "Whether you are a first time visitor or have grown up around the area taking this tour with George will increase your knowledge and appreciation for the (as George would say) "coolness" of the city of Pittsburgh." See review
  • "The name of this tour says it all, If you only take one tour of Pittsburgh, this needs to be it." See review

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Fun with George.
Thomas_K
, May 2022
Our driver George was terrific. Lots of fun and very knowledgeable about Pittsburgh and fun. If you can get George, you are a winner.
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icon Response from Host , May 2022
Thank you for the review and for choosing me to be your Guide. You folks made it a fun experience.
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Championship Tour of the City of Champions
Diane_H
, Apr 2022
Loved our tour of Pittsburgh, with George. A history lesson, interesting facts, and fun stops made for a memorable afternoon for our family's first trip to the city! Highly recommend.
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know Pittsburg in a short time
Shanshan_W
, Apr 2022
George is a nice guy who is full of knowledge about Pittsburgh. We need to know Pittsburg in a short time. He did help us to achieve this goal.
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icon Response from Host , Apr 2022
Good to know we accomplished OUR mission. Thank you for the review.
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star-5
Great tour
Bruce_C
, Apr 2022
George is awesome!! We had a really great time. Learned so much about Pittsburgh in two hours. Highly recommend.
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icon Response from Host , Apr 2022
It was my pleasure, Bruce. Thank you for the review.
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star-5
Great overview and introduction to Pittsburgh!
Marcy_J
, Apr 2022
George is incredibly knowledgeable and quite entertaining! We would highly recommend this introduction to Pittsburgh.
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icon Response from Host , Apr 2022
I'm glad I could be your guide for Pittsburgh. Thank you for the recommendation.
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Entertaining and Educational!
Holly_H
, Apr 2022
George was a great tour guide. His love for the city is obvious and his knowledge of its history is deep. He makes the tour interactive with binders of information and photos. We stopped several times to get out of the car for a closer look or experience. We really enjoyed it and learned a lot about the city. Great tour!
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Historic and scenic tour of Pittsburgh
EmilyA_T
, Mar 2022
We learned a great deal about the history of Pittsburgh, and saw some amazing architecture. George made great use of pictures to show us Pittsburgh past and present. There was a LOT about sports- but that's part of the culture of Pittsburgh. Just a caution- there was no access to a restroom during the tour, and George was a little impatient when I asked about it.
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icon Response from Host , Mar 2022
Thank you for the review. To be honest, I don't remember the conversation regarding the restroom. I can always find one somewhere.
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A Must-Do!
Aaron_R
, Mar 2022
During our time in Pittsburgh, all we could talk about was the tour. We really enjoyed ourselves and soaked in a lot of awesome information about Pittsburgh. George was also a highlight of the tour. The coolest city on earth!
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Horrible! The guy George was 30min late even getting to the location to pick us up. He ruined my grandmother's 90th bday
kenia_s
, Mar 2022
I booked this tour for my grandmother's 90th bday. It was me, my grandmother and my aunt. George, the guy who was supposed to take us on the tour was 30min late even showing up. So my poor grandmother was standing and waiting for an extended amount of time. Then, he shows up in an older model vehicle, not a tour bus or shuttle. We were not getting into a complete stranger's car!. When you run a business, you shouldn't have your customers waiting for you,you should be waiting for them. I would not recommend this tour to anyone!
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star-5
Awesome tour!
Eleni_S
, Feb 2022
Loved the stories George told! Learned so many cool things about Pittsburgh! My father has traveled to over 35 countries and taken multiple tours and he was so impressed with George’s thorough preparation!
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icon Response from Host , Feb 2022
Thank you for the review, Eleni. Given your father's travels in the past, his compliments meant a lot to me. It was a real pleasure to show both of you the City.
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When all is said and done, kind people make all the difference!
Barbara_E
, Jan 2022
We were taking our 12 year old grandson. The trip to Pittsburgh was his Christmas gift from us and an attempt to share some of my early life with him. When asked what his favorite part of the tour was his response was George, the tour guide. George literally went out of his way to make our trip perfect. Tommy, a Clevelander through and through came away with a great impression and knowledge of Pittsburgh because of George’s enthusiasm, knowledge, and personality. I would recommend this tour very very highly.
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In depth one of a kind oral history
William_F
, Jan 2022
Took two tours with George in one day they were so good. Lenny of recommendations on other attractions s for your visit also and able to drop off and pick up wherever. Truly a must do tour.
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icon Response from Host , Jan 2022
Thank you for the review Ike. Glad I was able to contribute to your visit to Pittsburgh beyond our time together. Looked up the USS Trumpeter. Fascinating history. Seeing you traveling with your Dad brought back fond memories of me doing the same. Lucky us.
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Incredible adventure
Kristin_A
, Jan 2022
Amazing time and incredible detail of the city. George was very informative and kind. We learned more about Pittsburgh than we ever thought was possible! Would recommend to anyone!!
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A Day With George!
Denise_J
, Dec 2021
I learned more about Pittsburgh than I thought there was to learn! Even my teenaged grandchildren enjoyed the day. George is phenomenal!!! He truly knows Pittsburgh and is very eager to share his knowledge. He was wonderful with the kids and could easily relate to them. I was afraid the kids would be bored but once we got back into our own car, they couldn't stop talking about George and what they learned. He told them that he was going to convince them that Pittsburgh was the coolest town, and he did. So much so, that the 23 year old is talking about moving here!!! Thank you, George.
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icon Response from Host , Jan 2022
Reviews like yours make my work so satisfying, knowing that the impact our Tour had on the young people in your Group was similar to the impact my Dad's stories had on me when he would take me on truck Trips around the country. Thank you for asking me to be your Guide and for making my day with the review. Warmest regards to your entire crew.
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Fantastic tour guide !
Margarita_A
, Dec 2021
George DeBolt was a fantastic tour guide. His tour felt like we were on a game show with excitement in every part of the tour. He was so entertaining and enthusiastic, a natural. We learned so much about the city, sports, architecture, and its history. George was truly a special treat. He sincerely puts his heart and soul into this wonderful experience. We will never forget it. Thank you for making our first trip to Pittsburgh so memorable.
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George was GREAT!
Noelle_R
, Dec 2021
Through the course of tour, George acknowledged party’s interests and addressed through the trip. A wealth of information, smart, humorous, outgoing…passionate to the history of Pittsburgh! Enthusiasm was contagious!
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MUST DO iN PITTSBURGH
Mark_M
, Dec 2021
George was a great tour guide for Pittsburgh. He knew the city inside and out and cateres to our interests. If you are traveling to Pittsburgh for the first time, this tour is a must.
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icon Response from Host , Dec 2021
Thanks for the review Mark. It was fun taking you and your buds around town.
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Personalized Pittsburgh Tour
Lisa_H
, Dec 2021
We had an amazing experience with George DeBolt during our Pittsburgh tour! We traveled from MA for our 11 year old nephew to go to his first Steeler’s game. We wanted him to see a little bit of the city before the game. George was incredible! He personalized the tour so my nephew could gain a better insight on historical sites in Pittsburgh, phenomenal architecture and the history of Pittsburgh sports and the famous professional athletes from the city. He educated him on “The Immaculate Reception”. He took us to “Yinzers” to get authentic Steeler’s souvenirs. My nephew was talking about George all night, the next day and on the ride home ….”George was a wealth of knowledge”… lol…from the mouth of babes! Do NOT hesitate to book with George, he’s a wonderfully kind man, who loves his city and has so much to share!
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One in a million
Ricardo_G
, Dec 2021
I wasn’t sure about booking, however it was the most amazing tour I’ve had in years. The explanation was so clear, the operator made us love the city and Pittsburgh’s history. 100% sure to take it again in another trip
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star-5
Great Tour!
Yingnan_Z
, Nov 2021
George gave such a great tour with tons of information about Pittsburg. To see someone takes so much pride of his own city is really something special. I would recommend George to anyone for the tour.
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