Black & Ghost Tour
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Black & Ghost Tour
By Walk the Burgh Tours
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Join us on this walking history tour with a spooky twist! Experience the spookiest of Pittsburgh’s Downtown! Get to see outstanding historic landmarks (often beautifully lit up in the darker and colder months) during the quiet evening hours and learn about their history and which spirits lurk in them. Ready to get chills and be scared by some obscure ghost stories? - Our tour guides are locals who truly love their city, they are very knowledgeable and willing to go the extra mile for you if you are particularly interested in something. Children under the age of 6 and doggies are welcome with advance notice and proper supervision. - ***Please note: This is NOT a haunted house tour NOR a pure Ghost Tour but a history tour with a spooky twist!***
Lowest price guaranteeReserve now & pay laterFree cancellation
Ages 0-80, max of 15 per group
Duration: 2h
Start time: Check availability
Mobile ticket
Live guide: English
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- Hot drink on cold nights
- Local, interactive guide
- Coupons from our Downtown restaurant partners
- A whole lotta fun :-)
What's not included- Dinner
- Gratuity
- Start:
- 1049 Penn Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15222, USAWe are located on the Penn Ave side of the Convention Center, between 10th + 11th Street, two doors up from Jimmy John's. Look for the white bike in the window.
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point. - Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
- Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 197979P3- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Most travelers can participate
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 197979P3
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- 1049 Penn Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15222, USAWe are located on the Penn Ave side of the Convention Center, between 10th + 11th Street, two doors up from Jimmy John's. Look for the white bike in the window.
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- juliamM1216EF0 contributionsBeers in the burgh tourWent on the Beers in the Burgh Tour for my boyfriend's birthday. It was absolutely amazing. The drinks were great and they were extremely accommodating for any needs we had. The tour guide was fun, knowledgeable, and extremely personable. 10/10 do recommend!Written January 5, 2025
- Tara_Rae_20130 contributionsExcellent tour!My 11 year old son and I had a fantastic tour with Kane. Kane was friendly, very knowledgeable, and fun. We had a blast and would highly recommend the tour to others, both out of town visitors as well as locals looking to learn more about their own city.Written December 31, 2024
- Lisa5y0 contributionsHoliday lights tourKane was awesome! He was very knowledgeable, fun, and entertaining! We learned lots about the history of Pittsburgh. Good to see someone so enthusiastic about their job.Written December 30, 2024
- Luke D0 contributionsGreat experience! Would recommend, Ken was an awesome guide.We met Ken for the Walking Sports History Tour and he communicated well with us regarding some construction and closures that would impact our travel to PNC park. He was knowledgeable, kind, and had excellent stories to share. He did a great job weaving together his experience and stories from growing up watching sports in the city from Forbes field to the present. As someone who grew up just an hour from the city I still learned a lot from Ken. The tour was perfect for our group and I would highly recommend to both locals and visitors!Written December 30, 2024
- sarahdU7438LH0 contributionsSuper tour!!!The Movie tour was fantastic!!! Christine was a super guide - knowledgeable and fun! She had a great book of photos that showed scenes from many different movies. If you enjoy movies this is a great tour!Written December 29, 2024
- erikp5710 contributionsAdd to your checklist of things to doMr. Alan was very easy to talk with and also provided great insight during our tour. He is very knowledgeable about his city, and is passionate. I am glad I got to take this tour to learn about the hidden gems hiding during the night.Written December 26, 2024
- 984douglasb0 contributionsGreat tourWas a great tour with interesting sites and facts. Tour guide was great. Saw lots of Christmas sites and they were all tied into the history of PittsburghWritten December 23, 2024
- Escape170990292120 contributionsHistorical walking tour.Our guide, John White, was friendly and quite knowledgeable about local history and how it fit in with the larger picture. A gifted story teller, he took time to talk with us to customize the trip a bit for our interests and shared stories from that perspective. A wonderful evening, indeed.Written December 23, 2024
- R7357ETdavidn0 contributionsWhen Pittsburgh’s Story Meets a Great Guide and Good WhiskeyWe had the pleasure of exploring the “Whiskey Rebellion & Prohibition Tour” with Walk The Burgh Tours, and our guide, John White, truly elevated the experience. His deep knowledge of Pittsburgh’s history and his enthusiasm for great whiskey shone through every moment of the tour. John’s passion for the subject matter was contagious, and he made the rich tapestry of the city’s past come alive. Highly recommended for history buffs and whiskey lovers alike!Written December 15, 2024
- zhengfangw0 contributionsBest educational tour everKen was an outstanding tour guide! This was the best educational tour I've ever experienced. Despite having visited Pittsburgh multiple times before, I had no idea the city's buildings held so many fascinating stories. Ken truly brought the city's history and architecture to life!Written November 30, 2024
- GoPlaces077121835690 contributionsAmazing tripKen is our amazing tour guide! The trip is very educational and friendly. My son learned a lot about this world famous city and the history.Written November 30, 2024
- O8268CFlaurad0 contributionssurprising PittsburghThe tour was amazing! ken was so kind and knowledgeable in his descriptions of the places, their history and made us love the cityWritten November 27, 2024
- JennLo740 contributionsAwesome tour and guideIt was awesome. I have done so many walking towards and Ken was one of the best leaders. He was clear, concise, and so knowledgeable and helpful. I highly recommend this tour.Written November 22, 2024
- johngT705LY0 contributionsFabulous!A fabulous walking tour of downtown Pittsburgh with our guide Ken, a fount of knowledge about local history, architecture, and culture. This was probably the best walking tour of a city that I've ever had! Ken was responsive to our questions, but also had a clear plan about the information and route he wanted to share with us. We learned a lot about Pittsburgh, saw many of the iconic downtown buildings, and heard some of the stories about the people who helped make it such an important city in America. We developed a much deeper appreciation of the city he knows and loves. Highly recommend Ken and this tour.Written November 19, 2024
- W7395OEtims0 contributionsGreat way to spend an afternoonJohn was great. Very chill guy who handled a large group well. He was interesting and took us to some cool spots. Would definitely motley recommend.Written November 16, 2024
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karen
Chandler, AZ3 contributions
Took 2 kids with me ages 10 & 13. Guide kept them engaged. As previous reviewers noted- a good balance of history sprinkled with spooky stories and some visuals to go along. The evening was beautiful and total walking 1.25 miles with lots of stopping in between.
Written June 25, 2021
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Jessica Lorenzo
1 contribution
Oct 2021 • Couples
Hannah was our tour guide. She was super friendly and very knowledgeable about the city. I highly recommend doing a tour of the city when going to get more information on the history of the city. We came for our honeymoon and it was a perfect day and addition to our trip. So happy to have found this on researching what to do within the city.
Written October 3, 2021
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Gerri S
3 contributions
Sep 2020
Corrie was knowledgeable,passionate and masterful in her subject matter.highly recommended.would love to do more tours with her,such as the whiskey tour. As an aside,when we visited the Heinz museum on Friday morning,there were only 2 other visitors in the building. I went to the men’s room on the second floor. It was empty and just been cleaned. As I was at the sink, several of the automatic toilets began to flush. Startled,I went to look,no one was there.On my honor!!!!!!
Written September 12, 2020
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tosl
Jersey City, NJ1,003 contributions
Aug 2020
We have been on many tours in Gettysburg, New Orleans, and such but it is usually about 30 people with a guide. Now, due to the pandemic, they are limiting the tour to 6 people and we were the only group that night. As a result, our guide, Christine, basically gave us a private tour that lasted over two hours. She was outstanding and it was a joy to be able to walk around the city and see the sights. We didn't see any ghosts but that was fine; we had a great time seeing Pittsburgh with our "own" guide. Excellent job.
Written August 6, 2020
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Marcie H
3 contributions
Jul 2020 • Couples
We went on the Black & Ghost tour yesterday, and had a great time. Shortly after we arrived it started to rain, but the company was well prepared for this and provided ponchos for everyone. Covid safety guidelines were also happening during the tour, which was greatly appreciated. Our tour guide, Corrie, was very fun and knew so much about the haunted history of Pittsburgh. We learned a lot on this trip and would love to try another walking tour soon, rain or shine!
Written July 11, 2020
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Margaret S
Washington DC, DC27 contributions
Our tour was mostly couples. I had wanted more ghost stories, but the tour was committed to sharing only reliable stories (and had photos to back it up). The guide was very cognizant of safety, whether looking out for vagrants or ensuring street crossings were successful. One of our party was a local and some of the stories were brand new to her. So this tour is good for locals as well as visiting folks. Recommend going early in your stay so you can pick places to see while you're in town.
Written September 6, 2021
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trix42
Newmarket, Canada26 contributions
Sep 2022
We really had fun with our enthusiastic guide, Hannah. We especially liked the small size of the tour group. The portable PA system enabled us to hear Hannah stories above the noise and the din of the city.
Written September 10, 2022
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Thank you so much for leaving a review! We're so happy to hear you enjoyed touring the Burgh with Hannah :) We hope you learned some new spooky stories, too!
Written September 11, 2022
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redbirdfever
Decatur, IL277 contributions
Jul 2023
What a fun way to spend an evening walking around the central part of downtown and learning about Pittsburgh's history. Danny did an excellent job relating the quirky and spooky stories associated with many of the iconic buildings. It was relaxing and not a very strenuous walk. He was very accommodating with the group and took into consideration the different ages and interests. Highly recommend him as a guide.
Written July 12, 2023
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So glad to hear you enjoyed your spooky walk around the city with Danny! Thank you for the review and stop back soon!
Written July 16, 2023
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Barb K
1 contribution
Oct 2024 • Family
We loved our guides personal story and we loved all the Frick references since my daughter just started working at the Frick Museum a month ago. It was great to learn of the different buildings and then the stories that went with each one. It was a nice little walk around Pittsburgh, not as long or far as I thought it would be. Its do-able !
Written October 21, 2024
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We are so happy you could join us and make connections. Thanks again for taking time to leave this great review! --Carye, Tour Manager
Written October 23, 2024
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Kat M
11 contributions
Jun 2023 • Couples
My husband and I did this tour last night and it was a blast! Kane was our guide, and he did a wonderful job telling us about the history of Pittsburgh - very animated and passionate when he spoke. A really fun way to spend a Friday night, especially for two people who had never been to Pittsburgh before. Highly recommend!
Written June 10, 2023
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We are so glad you had a great time with Kane on the Black & Ghost Tour! Thanks so much for the review!
Written June 11, 2023
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I can’t find my tickets. I see the purchase on my bank account but no tickets
Written August 3, 2022
I don’t work there, so I can’t answer, but I did call them when I did have a billing problem and they were super helpful!
I don’t recall showing my ticket, just checking in with my name and my guests with me. Have fun! We did!
Written August 5, 2022
It's an outside tour and we are not going to go into the places we gonna hear about, right?
I can see some admission tickets in the exclusions and those are confusing me a bit.
Written December 16, 2021
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