Pittsburgh's Downtown Smartphone Guided Audio Walking Tour
WalknTours
3.5
Shelley_T
3 days ago
If you take this walking tour in winter, my advice is to skip the last half of the trip. It takes you through some sketchy areas with many homeless on the streets. I would drive to the Point Museum later and see the fountain and hear the history. The fountain isn’t even running in the winter.
The first 7 or 8 stops are worth it. The narrative is very good quality.
Pittsburgh is known for its rich industrial history, vibrant arts scene, and its transformation from a steel powerhouse to a hub for healthcare, education, and technology. The tour will take you from the August Wilson African American Cultural Center—a beacon of art and heritage in the heart of the Cultural District—all the way to the iconic Point State Park Fountain, where the city’s three rivers come together. Go at your own pace, anytime. The tour is GPS/location aware and plays as you walk.
Departure Point
- The tour starts at the August Wilson African American Cultural Center where you'll discover his story. This spot is free to enter. After you'll be guided through the city guided step by step to the historic sites.
- The tour ends at the point state park fountain where you'll hear about Pittsburgh's founding.
- Audio guide - English
Points of Interest
Stop At: Market Square210 Forbes Ave, Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaThe tour starts at the August Wilson African American Cultural Center where you'll discover his story. This spot is free to enter. After you'll be guided through the city guided step by step to the historic sites. Duration: 5 minutesStop At: August Wilson Center For African American History980 Liberty Ave, Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaThe tour ends at Point State park fountain where you'll get great views and hear about the founding of the city. Duration: 10 minutesStop At: 615 Grant St615 Grant Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15219You'll see one of the oldest churches and hear it's story. Duration: 5 minutesStop At: DowntownPittsburgh, PA You'll walk through strawberry way, an artsy hidden alley with history and hear it's history. Duration: 5 minutesStop At: Point State Park Fountain601 Commonwealth Place, Pittsburgh, PA 15222Steel was big business in Pittsburgh, you'll hear it's history and the relics left here. Duration: Not AvailableStop At: Mellon Square Garage529-540 Smithfield Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15222Hear the historic story of the street and the people its named after. Duration: 10 minutesStop At: U.S. Steel Tower600 Grant Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15219This square is historic, fun and has a history. It also has one of the most famous sandwich shops in PA, so don't miss it. Duration: 10 minutesStop At: Strawberry WayStrawberry Way, Pittsburgh, PAThe tour goes to many sites in downtown Pittsburgh telling the story of the history, the buildings, the people and the hidden gems. You'll see lots of hidden spots and uncover everything from how Nickelodeon got it's name to the first settlers making their way. Duration: 15 minutesAdditional Information
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Location Aware, GPS Walking Tour that is hands free and plays as you walk
- Go at your own pace, the tour never expires, go anytime, 24/7/365
- Tour on our walking tour app in downtown Pittsburgh
- No food, drink, admission or human guide, it's all outside and guided by our walking tour app
Pittsburgh is known for its rich industrial history, vibrant arts scene, and its transformation from a steel powerhouse to a hub for healthcare, education, and technology. The tour will take you from the August Wilson African American Cultural Center—a beacon of art and heritage in the heart of the Cultural District—all the way to the iconic Point State Park Fountain, where the city’s three rivers come together. Go at your own pace, anytime. The tour is GPS/location aware and plays as you walk.
Departure Point
- The tour starts at the August Wilson African American Cultural Center where you'll discover his story. This spot is free to enter. After you'll be guided through the city guided step by step to the historic sites.
- The tour ends at the point state park fountain where you'll hear about Pittsburgh's founding.
- Audio guide - English
Points of Interest
Stop At: Market Square210 Forbes Ave, Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaThe tour starts at the August Wilson African American Cultural Center where you'll discover his story. This spot is free to enter. After you'll be guided through the city guided step by step to the historic sites. Duration: 5 minutesStop At: August Wilson Center For African American History980 Liberty Ave, Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaThe tour ends at Point State park fountain where you'll get great views and hear about the founding of the city. Duration: 10 minutesStop At: 615 Grant St615 Grant Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15219You'll see one of the oldest churches and hear it's story. Duration: 5 minutesStop At: DowntownPittsburgh, PA You'll walk through strawberry way, an artsy hidden alley with history and hear it's history. Duration: 5 minutesStop At: Point State Park Fountain601 Commonwealth Place, Pittsburgh, PA 15222Steel was big business in Pittsburgh, you'll hear it's history and the relics left here. Duration: Not AvailableStop At: Mellon Square Garage529-540 Smithfield Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15222Hear the historic story of the street and the people its named after. Duration: 10 minutesStop At: U.S. Steel Tower600 Grant Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15219This square is historic, fun and has a history. It also has one of the most famous sandwich shops in PA, so don't miss it. Duration: 10 minutesStop At: Strawberry WayStrawberry Way, Pittsburgh, PAThe tour goes to many sites in downtown Pittsburgh telling the story of the history, the buildings, the people and the hidden gems. You'll see lots of hidden spots and uncover everything from how Nickelodeon got it's name to the first settlers making their way. Duration: 15 minutesAdditional Information
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Location Aware, GPS Walking Tour that is hands free and plays as you walk
- Go at your own pace, the tour never expires, go anytime, 24/7/365
- Tour on our walking tour app in downtown Pittsburgh
- No food, drink, admission or human guide, it's all outside and guided by our walking tour app
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Shelley_T
If you take this walking tour in winter, my advice is to skip the last half of the trip. It takes you through some sketchy areas with many homeless on the streets. I would drive to the Point Museum later and see the fountain and hear the history. The fountain isn’t even running in the winter.
The first 7 or 8 stops are worth it. The narrative is very good quality.
Kimberlee_P
It’s a long walk and you end far from the start. It was a bit hard to get oriented but after the first stop I was able to figure it out.