Private Tour
Essential Pittsburgh Experience - The One Tour to Take
Overview
Available languages
2 hours
Mobile ticket
Pittsburgh is One of the Koolest 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 Yinzer whose ancestors "Greeted the Indians".
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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
Wheelchairs, stollers, and walkers must be collapsible and able to fit in the trunk of a stanbard-sized sedan.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Duquesne Incline
One of only two remaining funiculars in the City, the Duquesne Incline offers the best view of one of the top 6 Cityscapes in the World. While at the Upper Station, phtographs, exhingits, and a brigfht and breezy narration will explain how Pittsburgh became "One of the Coolest Cities on Planet Earth".
Mount Washington
The Duquesne Incline will carry us to the top of this ridge, originally called "Coal Hill". It provides the best view of one of the top 6 Cityscapes in the World.
What‘s Included
Local guide
Transport by air-conditioned vehicle
Private tour
Hotel pick-up and drop off
Gratuities
Food and drinks
Admission to attractions
Souvenirs
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Options
1-Hour Tour for 14-15 People
Private 1-hour tour of Pittsburgh in a vehicle for 14-15 passengers. Please specify your desired departure time in the Special Instructions box while booking.
Pickup included
2-Hour Tour for 7-13 People
Private 2-hour tour of Pittsburgh in a vehicle for 7-13 passengers. Please specify your desired departure time in the Special Instructions box while booking.
Pickup included
2-Hour Tour for 5-6 People
Private 2-hour tour of Pittsburgh in a vehicle for 5-6 passengers. Please specify your desired departure time in the Special Instructions box while booking.
Pickup included
1-Hour Tour for 5-6 People
Private 1-hour tour of Pittsburgh in a vehicle for 5-6 passengers. Please specify your desired departure time in the Special Instructions box while booking.
Pickup included
1-Hour Tour for 7-13 People
Private 1-hour tour of Pittsburgh in a vehicle for 7-13 passengers. Please specify your desired departure time in the Special Instructions box while booking.
Pickup included
2-Hour Tour for 14-15 People
Private 2-hour tour of Pittsburgh in a vehicle for 14-15 passengers. Please specify your desired departure time in the Special Instructions box while booking.
Pickup included
1-Hour Tour for 1-4 People
Private 1-hour tour of Pittsburgh in a vehicle for 1-4 passengers. Please specify your desired departure time in the Special Instructions box while booking.
Pickup included
2-Hour Tour for 1-4 People
Private 2-hour tour of Pittsburgh in a vehicle for 1-4 passengers. Please specify your desired departure time in the Special Instructions box while booking.
Pickup included
Reviews
561 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
George is amazing! super...
Joel f,Apr 3, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00George is amazing! super knowledgeable, very entertaining and made it such a fun and exciting experience for our whole family. highly recommended!!!
Best Tour Ever
Catherine L,Apr 2, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00So knowledgeable and such a pleasure to spend time with...if you only take one tour, this should be it!!
Shauns best tour
shaun o,Mar 29, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great tour, george is fun and entertaining, knew his stuff, this is the one tour to take
Must do tour!
652amieeb,Mar 29, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00George was funny and knowledgeable. We had a great time. We highly recommend this tour. I
Hail Pitt
FellowTraveler594125,Mar 25, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Had a great time on the tour, from point A at Peace, Love and Little Donuts to the end. I definitely recommend this adventure!
Great tour and guide
Cody48169,Mar 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We loved George our guide. He was extremely knowledgeable and made the tour very fun.
Phenomenal tour!
Sheila M,Mar 2, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00George Debolt has got to be the best tour guide in Pittsburgh! We enjoyed him and the tour so much! I’m not quite sure how he stores all that knowledge in his head, but we learned so much in the short time we spent with him. I would definitely recommend!
Fun
174frana,Feb 26, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00George called us to let us know he was on his way way, He had so many stories to tell us as we drove around town. We stopped a few time to enjoy the view, the incline and special places. It was a fun, interactive day and we learned so many things about Pittsburgh like 'there are more bridges in Pittsburgh than in Venice'..who knew!
Fun family experience!
amymR3641LT,Feb 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Energetic and entertaining tour guide! Lots of sports history, architecture, geology, engineering, commerce! Very well rounded tour with great stops for photos
A fun and informative 2 hours in Pittsburgh
jille963,Feb 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We thoroughly enjoyed the two hour private tour we booked with George as our guide. He took us to wonderful sites in Pittsburgh and through his charming and often funny stories we got a true sense of what makes this city amazing. He was personable, patient and absolutely intent on giving us a educational and exciting time. Money well spent - we can’t say enough nice thing about George!
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