Pittsburgh Black & Ghost Walking History Tour
by Walk the Burgh Tours
Choose from 4 available options
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✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$65Overview
This walking tour lasts about two hours and takes place in the evening in Downtown Pittsburgh. A local guide leads the group, sharing stories about the city's Black history alongside ghost stories connected to various historic sites. The tour is a history walk with spooky elements, not a haunted house experience. Children under 6 and dogs may join if arranged in advance and properly supervised. The tour begins at the David Lawrence Convention Center, where the guide meets the group. It then moves to the Senator John Heinz History Center, known for a particularly eerie ghost story. Next, the group visits a major downtown intersection with notable architecture and local spirits. The walk continues along the main parade street of Downtown Pittsburgh, where architectural highlights and ghost tales are shared as the sun sets. The tour stops at a medieval-style building linked to Oscar-winning films and haunted characters. The Allegheny County Courthouse is another stop, recognized for both its architecture and ghost stories. The guide also describes a ghost said to inhabit the office of a figure nicknamed the "King of coke." The tour ends with a walk past Mellon Square, a well-known Downtown public space. Tea and coffee are included, along with coupons for Downtown restaurants. Dinner and gratuities are not included.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
David Lawrence Convention Center
The tour begins here with a meeting of the local guide and group to start the nighttime walk.
5 min
Senator John Heinz History Center
This large history museum of Pittsburgh has a notably spooky ghost story shared during the stop.
5 min
Downtown intersection with notable architecture
At a grand intersection in Downtown Pittsburgh, the guide explains the spirits said to haunt the area and the outstanding architecture.
5 min
Main parade street in Downtown Pittsburgh
The group walks along this main street, viewing architectural details and hearing ghost stories as evening approaches.
15 min
Medieval-style building
This stop highlights a building resembling medieval architecture, discussing Oscar-winning movies filmed here and its haunted characters.
10 min
Allegheny County Courthouse
This landmark courthouse is known for its architecture and numerous ghost stories told at this stop.
10 min
Office of the "King of coke"
The guide shares stories about a ghost said to live in the office of this infamous figure.
10 min
Mellon Square
The tour ends with a walk past this well-known Downtown square, appreciated for its setting and atmosphere.
Meeting point
We 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 point
We 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.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Pittsburgh Black & Ghost Walking History Tour
by Walk the Burgh Tours
Choose from 4 available options
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$65Overview
This walking tour lasts about two hours and takes place in the evening in Downtown Pittsburgh. A local guide leads the group, sharing stories about the city's Black history alongside ghost stories connected to various historic sites. The tour is a history walk with spooky elements, not a haunted house experience. Children under 6 and dogs may join if arranged in advance and properly supervised. The tour begins at the David Lawrence Convention Center, where the guide meets the group. It then moves to the Senator John Heinz History Center, known for a particularly eerie ghost story. Next, the group visits a major downtown intersection with notable architecture and local spirits. The walk continues along the main parade street of Downtown Pittsburgh, where architectural highlights and ghost tales are shared as the sun sets. The tour stops at a medieval-style building linked to Oscar-winning films and haunted characters. The Allegheny County Courthouse is another stop, recognized for both its architecture and ghost stories. The guide also describes a ghost said to inhabit the office of a figure nicknamed the "King of coke." The tour ends with a walk past Mellon Square, a well-known Downtown public space. Tea and coffee are included, along with coupons for Downtown restaurants. Dinner and gratuities are not included.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
David Lawrence Convention Center
The tour begins here with a meeting of the local guide and group to start the nighttime walk.
5 min
Senator John Heinz History Center
This large history museum of Pittsburgh has a notably spooky ghost story shared during the stop.
5 min
Downtown intersection with notable architecture
At a grand intersection in Downtown Pittsburgh, the guide explains the spirits said to haunt the area and the outstanding architecture.
5 min
Main parade street in Downtown Pittsburgh
The group walks along this main street, viewing architectural details and hearing ghost stories as evening approaches.
15 min
Medieval-style building
This stop highlights a building resembling medieval architecture, discussing Oscar-winning movies filmed here and its haunted characters.
10 min
Allegheny County Courthouse
This landmark courthouse is known for its architecture and numerous ghost stories told at this stop.
10 min
Office of the "King of coke"
The guide shares stories about a ghost said to live in the office of this infamous figure.
10 min
Mellon Square
The tour ends with a walk past this well-known Downtown square, appreciated for its setting and atmosphere.
Meeting point
We 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 point
We 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.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.