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Exploring the History and Culture of Allegheny County: A Two-Hour Walking Tour
This two-hour walking tour of Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States, will take you through some of the most interesting and vibrant neighborhoods in the area.
Start your tour at the Carnegie Museum of Natural History, located at 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15213 (Latitude: 40.4400, Longitude: -79.9550). This museum is home to a variety of exhibits, including dinosaur fossils, ancient artifacts, and interactive displays.
Next, head to the Andy Warhol Museum, located at 117 Sandusky Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15212 (Latitude: 40.4450, Longitude: -79.9950). This museum is dedicated to the life and work of the iconic artist, and features a variety of his works, as well as interactive displays and educational programs.
Continue your tour at the Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, located at 1 Schenley Park, Pittsburgh, PA 15213 (Latitude: 40.4400, Longitude: -79.9550). This conservatory is home to a variety of plants and flowers, as well as a variety of educational programs and events.
Next, head to the Strip District, located at 16th Street and Penn Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15222 (Latitude: 40.4500, Longitude: -80.0050). This vibrant neighborhood is home to a variety of shops, restaurants, and bars, as well as a variety of interesting street vendors.
Continue your tour at the Mattress Factory, located at 500 Sampsonia Way, Pittsburgh, PA 15212 (Latitude: 40.4550, Longitude: -79.9950). This museum is home to a variety of interactive and immersive art installations, as well as a variety of educational programs and events.
Next, head to the National Aviary, located at 700 Arch Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15212 (Latitude: 40.4550, Longitude: -79.9950). This aviary is home to a variety of birds, as well as a variety of educational programs and events.
Continue your tour at the Allegheny Cemetery, located at 4734 Butler Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15201 (Latitude: 40.4600, Longitude: -79.9750). This cemetery is home to a variety of interesting monuments and sculptures, as well as a variety of educational programs and events.
Finally, end your tour at the Randyland, located at 1501 Arch Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15212 (Latitude: 40.4550, Longitude: -79.9950). This vibrant art installation is home to a variety of colorful murals and sculptures, as well as a variety of educational programs and events.
Along the way, make sure to stop at some of the interesting shops and restaurants in the area. For shopping, check out the Strip District for a variety of unique stores, or the Mattress Factory for a variety of interesting art installations. For eating, check out the Primanti Brothers for a classic Pittsburgh sandwich, or the Grand Concourse for a delicious meal.
Allegheny County Pennsylvania United States Tour Companies
Molly's Trolleys Pittsburgh
Molly’s Trolleys Pittsburgh is a locally-owned company specializing in tours and transportation services across “Steel City.” For the past 25 years, Molly’s Trolleys has served the City of Pittsburgh and its surrounding communities by offering unique tour and transportation options to create unforgettable experiences. While pursuing her MBA at Carnegie Mellon Un ... More iversity, Molly Stahlman developed the concept for Pittsburgh trolleys during an entrepreneurship class assignment. In 1995, Molly’s Trolleys Pittsburgh was born! Molly also later developed Molly’s Trolleys of West Palm Beach, Florida. Molly sold the Pittsburgh division to the owners of Just Ducky Tours in 2011, and Molly’s Trolleys continued to give Pittsburghers and visitors a unique and memorable way to experience the “City of Bridges.” In 2018, Molly’s Trolleys Pittsburgh joined the Pittsburgh Party Pedaler and together offered unmatched sightseeing opportunities in Pittsburgh. Beyond specializing in public and private tours, Molly’s Trolleys also offers shuttle services for weddings, corporate events, conventions, universities, birthdays, proms, and other special events. Each trolley in Molly’s fleet is equipped with air-conditioning and heating, padded bench-style seating, plenty of space, and panoramic windows for the best views of Pittsburgh!
Walk the Burgh Tours
Our most popular tour! Come join and explore the heart of Downtown by foot. Walk by and into must-see cultural and historical landmarks as well as iconic buildings! Discover beautiful squares and fascinating pieces of public art! We will highlight the Best of our Burgh but also point out unseen details and hidden gems. Walking down major avenues as well as turning into sma ... More ll alleyways will give you a great introduction to the very unique city of Pittsburgh.
Perkiomen Tours
Perkiomen has offered safe, reliable group transportation since the 1920s. In the early 1950s, the company began packaging bus tours and vacations. Today we offer a full assortment of motorcoach tours to major North American travel destinations including National Parks, sporting events, concerts, Niagara Falls, Broadway shows, NASCAR races, festivals, theme parks, historic ... More sites, etc. Our coach tours range in length from one day to several days as we visit interesting vacation destinations such as New York City, Washington, DC, Philadelphia, New England, Disney, Phillies Spring Training in Clearwater, Florida, Charleston and Savannah, the Grand Canyon, Yellowstone, Mount Rushmore, Branson, Nashville and more. In addition to our motorcoach tour program, we also offer a nice selection of cruises and air tours. So if you are looking to get away to places like Hawaii, Alaska, Europe, and South America, or relax in the Caribbean, the Cayman Islands, the Bahamas, or Bermuda we may just have what you are looking for. We have even offered group vacation packages to places like Australia, New Zealand, Costa Rica, the Mediterranean, and China.
