Explore Pittsburgh in a flexible, comprehensive way on a hop-on hop-off bus tour. Cover 21 stops that include all of the city's highlights, stepping off the bus to explore further on your own whenever you like. Listen to commentary on board the bus that addresses the architecture, history, art, and culture of Pittsburgh.

Comprehensive tour of Pittsburgh
Flexible hop-on hop-off bus format
Learn about the city's art, history, and architecture
21 stops around the city

What's Included

Live Guide
Map of Route and Sites
Open-Top Double Decker Bus

Attraction Entrance Fees
Gratuities

Meeting And Pickup

Start time

Confirm time with the local provider in advance of your experience.

Opening hours

4/15/2023 - 10/16/2024
Monday - Sunday : 09:00 am - 04:30 pm

What To Expect

HOP ON- HOP OFF DAY PASS, Pittsburgh Sightseeing Tour, 21 Stop Route

21 Stops

74 Points of Interest

Duration: 8 hours

Operating Schedule: Make it as long as you want, from 2 hours-10 hours! 9:00 am to 7:00pm, buses do a 21 stop loop making their way back to stop 1, time in between buses varies based on season and number of buses running that day. No restroom on the bus. Our last tour departing 2720 Sidney Street is at 4:30pm.

2720 Sidney St

Bruegger's Bagels

The Salvation Army Thrift Store & Donation Center

South Shore

Duquesne Incline

Rivers Casino

North Shore Drive

Ridge Avenue & West Commons

PNC Park

Senator John Heinz History Center

Grandpa Joe's Candy Shop

1711 Penn Ave

The Westin Pittsburgh

Heinz Hall for the Performing Arts

Point State Park

Market Street

Omni William Penn Hotel

PPG Paints Arena

Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens

Carnegie Museum of Art

Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hall & Museum

Points of interest passed by on this route

Station Square

Carson City Saloon

Rivers Casino

Acrisure Stadium Tours

Monongahela Incline

Duquesne Incline

PNC Park

Pittsburgh Water Steps

Children's Museum of Pittsburgh

Carnegie Science Center

National Aviary

Mattress Factory

Randyland

The Andy Warhol Museum

Senator John Heinz History Center

Strip District

University of Pittsburgh

David Lawrence Convention Center

Heinz Hall

August Wilson Center For African American History

Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra

Point State Park

PPG Paints Arena

PPG Place

Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens

Carnegie Mellon University

Carnegie Museum of Art

Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hall & Museum

Jack's Bar Southside

Mount Washington

Cathedral of Learning

The Nationality Rooms

Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh - Main

Carnegie Museum of Natural History

Market Square

Roberto Clemente Bridge (Sixth Street Bridge)

Heinz Hall

USS Requin

Schenley Park

Mr. Rogers' Memorial Statue

Heinz Memorial Chapel

Fort Pitt Museum

Fort Pitt Block House

Grandview Overlook

Forbes Field

Stage AE

Highmark Stadium

Allegheny County Courthouse

Pittsburgh Public Theater

Pittsburgh Public Market in the Strip

St Paul Cathedral

Three Rivers Heritage Trail

Andy Warhol Bridge

O'Reilly Theater

North Shore River Park

Byham Theater

Southern Pennsylvania World War II Memorial

Grandpa Joe's Candy Shop - Strip District

Saint Mary of the Mount

Pennsylvania Libations

Union Station

First Presbyterian Church of Pittsburgh

Bricolage

Pittsburgh Festival Opera

Pittsburgh Center for the Arts

Welcome Pittsburgh Information and Gift Shop

PicklesBURGH

Bellefield Tower

Pittsburgh Panther Statue at Heinz Field

Flagstaff Hill

Pittsburgh Playhouse

Pittsburgh Public Market in the Strip

Bill Mazeroski's Statue

Schenley Plaza

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Service animals allowed

Near public transportation
Infants must sit on laps
Transportation is wheelchair accessible
Most travellers can participate

Cancellation Policy

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.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s cancelled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
This experience requires a minimum number of travellers. If it’s cancelled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

Traveller Photos

Traveller Tips

There is much to see in Pittsburgh and it's important to be willing to walk a bit at each stop.

No ear buds to wear, and speaker system was easily heard throughout.

Reviews

4.5

312 reviews

Total review count and overall rating based on Viator and Tripadvisor reviews

Reviews by Viator travellers.

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Awesome Views & Historical Facts

Diane_T, Sept 2023

We had an awesome driver, who was also our tour guide. He was knowledgeable and funny, which made the trip better. Overall, enjoyed the views and history of Pittsburgh.

See what there is to offer

Sabrina_M, Sept 2023

Came to visit daughter going to Duquesne.. so we can see whole city and areas… was good. Too bad weather was crappy… they made most of it.

Comfortable & very infomative

William_M, Sept 2023

Tour guides were very personable, greeting & knowledgeable which definitely made the tour worthwhile.

Great way to see the city!

Claire_D, Sept 2023

My husband and I were traveling with some friends and we took the tour. It was a great way to see the city. The guide was very knowledgeable and full of humor. It was a great time!

Good tour

Charles_M, Sept 2023

Enjoyed the informative tour guide. Would have given a higher rating but we had to wait over an hour to hop on due to a walkathon that was going on downtown Pittsburgh that blocked the bus from getting through. It really took away from the hop on/hop off experience since we didn't have enough time to enjoy the activities that we wanted and still get back to our original location.

Decent way to see the city

Nathan_F, Sept 2023

We’d never done a hop-on-hop-off tour before but figured we’d give it a try on our one full day in Pittsburgh. It was nice to learn about the city highlights in this format. The bus was very crowded though, they only came ever 1 hr 15 min, and the last two busses don’t circle back to early stops…all of which limited the real ability to jump off and back on while still able to complete the circuit. If they had more busses it would help these issues, but as it is make sure you look at the website to understand how it works before committing. (Tip: opt for the Monongahela Incline (stop 4) instead of the Duquesne (stop 5). There is much more to see and do at the top and bottom).

Best tour we’ve been on next to the PNC park tour!

Karen_H, Sept 2023

We loved our driver and guide who were both extremely helpful and took great care of us! We learned so much about Pittsburgh’s contributions to each of our lives and loved getting an overview to help us plan our stay. We will be back again and plan to see the Oakland area and hopefully take in a symphony concert! Thank you, thank you!

Amazing views and soghts

Lalonda_K, Sept 2023

To see all the sights and history around Pittsburgh. Learned so much new information. Didn't know Mr. Roger's was from the area, and was able to see original heinz factory.

Lots to do and see in Pittsburg

Aileen_G, Sept 2023

We enjoyed the hop on hop off options. You’ll need a full day to get through most of the stops. Pleasant and knowledgeable staff. Would recommend.

Pittsburgh by bus

Kathy_B, Sept 2023

Gabriel was an awesome guide! Very energetic and very clear with her bad jokes! Lol Carol (the bus driver) navigated the streets very well especially for all the unexpected detours and charlotte the bus was good too!

Great day

Beth_J, Aug 2023

Learning about the history of the city and where some of the best places to eat are and the different areas of the city.

Flexible tour for the hop on-hop off option

Cesar_C, Aug 2023

Ideal for people looking to go around Pittsburgh and stop in different points of interest with the flexibility of continuing the tour later from the same stop you were dropped or a different one

Good

Jeamee_C, Aug 2023

Recommend. Nice affordable way to get to know the town and it’s history. Get on early to take full advantage of the hop on and off tour option.

Great transportation

Anonymous, Aug 2023

Great way to get around. We enjoy these tours. If you want to only get from place to place, you may want to check out public transportation.

I enjoyed seeing the...

Margaret_L, Aug 2023

I enjoyed seeing the whole city! The guides were very informative and helpful! I wish I had started earlier in the morning, so I could have stopped at a museum or two.

Convenient, fun and informative.

Jillbette_G, Aug 2023

Stops are super convenient and the guides are excellent. An absolute must do for first time visiting.

Beautiful architecture

Mariama_G, Aug 2023

The guides were excellent. I was pleasantly surprised by the gorgeous architecture of the city and diversity of neighborhoods.

It was a great...

Arindam_B, Aug 2023

It was a great experience. This was our first time in Pittsburg and Mike was an awesome guide. Pittsburg is a beautiful city with lots of history spread around. He did a great job explaining everything to us. We enjoyed the entire tour. We learned a lot. Although it was raining a bit, we didn't want to miss anything just because he was so enthusiastically explaining everything. Thank you so much.

One of the best!

Pam_V, Aug 2023

John was an excellent tour guide. We’ve experienced Hop-on and Hop-offs here in the US and in other countries but John was entertaining, knowledgeable and funny; one of the best we’ve ever had. Thanks!

No other Way!

Robb_R, Aug 2023

This is how you do it! Could not imagine any other way as a visitor. Driver’s and Narrator’s were amazing! Thank you!!!!! Robb and Joslyn (Virginia each, VA)

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