Pittsburgh's Downtown Smartphone Guided Audio Walking Tour
Overview
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.
What's Included
- Tour on our walking tour app in downtown Pittsburgh
- 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
- No food, drink, admission or human guide, it's all outside and guided by our walking tour app
Meeting Location
980 Liberty Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15222, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
601 Commonwealth Place
Pittsburgh, PA 15222, USA
The tour ends at the point state park fountain where you'll hear about Pittsburgh's founding.
What To Expect
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August Wilson Center For African American History
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Point State Park Fountain
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
615 Grant St
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Strawberry Way
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
U.S. Steel Tower (pass by)
Mellon Square Garage
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Market Square
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Downtown
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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Activity code: C-222222P162
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EST).
- Tour on our walking tour app in downtown Pittsburgh.
- 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.
- No food, drink, admission or human guide, it's all outside and guided by our walking tour app.
The minimum age to participate is 5. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Pittsburgh's Downtown Smartphone Guided Audio Walking Tour is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Pittsburgh’s Downtown Smartphone Guided Audio Walking Tour will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Tour on our walking tour app in downtown Pittsburgh
- 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
- No food, drink, admission or human guide, it's all outside and guided by our walking tour app
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
