Pittsburgh Haunted History Walking Ghost Tour

Step into the shadowy streets of Pittsburgh with our walking ghost tour, where history meets haunting!
Led by a seasoned local guide who excels in haunted history and storytelling, this tour will lead you to the city’s most iconic and eerie locations. As you wander through the historic district, you’ll hear spine-chilling tales of spectral residents haunting the Pittsburgh Playhouse, ghostly apparitions at the University of Pittsburgh, and unsettling stories from the Old Allegheny Jail Museum.

This isn’t just a ghost tour; it’s a deep dive into Pittsburgh’s gritty past and its eerie legacy. Traverse a mile of haunted ground, where each stop reveals the darker side of the Steel City. The tales are well-researched and gripping, providing a mix of supernatural thrills and historical insight. While we can’t enter private buildings, the haunted atmosphere will captivate you with every step.

Get ready for a night of spine-tingling stories and a closer look at Pittsburgh’s mysterious past!

Meeting Point

Mellon Square

Sixth Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15222, USA

All tours meet at Mellon Square, Smithfield St & Oliver Ave. Your guide will be carrying a lantern and wearing a black US Ghost Adventures t-shirt. Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the start of the tour.

What's included:

• Thoroughly researched and accurate history
• Professional and courteous guide
• Authentic local ghost stories

Not included:

• Guide tip

What to expect:

Duration: 1 hour

PPU Pittsburgh Playhouse

350 Forbes Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15222, USA

Peer into the eerie past of the Pittsburgh Playhouse, where performers claim to hear ghostly applause echoing through the empty halls. There's a lingering spirit of The Lady in White, often spotted silently watching the stage from the balcony. The whispers of long-deceased actors are said to fill the air, leaving visitors with an unsettling chill.

9 minutes

University of Pittsburgh

4200 5th Ave, , Pittsburgh, 15260-0001, Pennsylvania

Wander the grounds of Pittsburgh University, where several buildings are steeped in ghostly lore. The Cathedral of Learning is rumored to host several spectral students who wander its Gothic hallways. As night falls, the ghostly figure of the Blue Lady is said to roam, blending seamlessly into shadows and sending shivers down spines.

9 minutes

Allegheny County Health Department

542 Fourth Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15219, USA

Stand before the Allegheny County Health Department, where eerie tales of restless spirits abound. Former employees report the unnerving feeling of being watched, and cold spots where no draft should be found. The most chilling legend involves an apparition of a long-lost patient who roams the grounds, seeking closure.

8 minutes

440 Ross St

440 Ross St, Pittsburgh, PA 15219, USA

Glance at the foreboding façade of the Old Allegheny Jail Museum, a 19th-century relic with a dark past. Ghosts of former inmates are said to haunt the cells, their anguished cries still heard by night. The eerie figure of a spectral warden, forever pacing the corridors, adds to its bone-chilling atmosphere.

9 minutes

Frick Building

437 Grant St, Pittsburgh, PA 15219, USA

This iconic piece of Pittsburgh architecture was named after Henry Frick, arguable one of the most controversial millionaires this city has ever seen. Here, your guide will explain why--and if you join us for our extended tour, they'll get into reported hauntings.

8 minutes

Union Trust Building

501 Grant St, Pittsburgh, PA 15219, USA

Commissioned by Mr. Frick (yes, the same one!) in 1915, this Gothic style building is another one that makes Pittsburgh's skyline unique and beautiful. Listen as your guide goes into detail about its fascinating past, including a rather strange mystery about what's on the roof.

9 minutes

Omni William Penn Hotel

530 William Penn Pl, Pittsburgh, PA 15219, USA

End your tour with the grand Omni William Penn Hotel, known for its paranormal activity as much as its luxury. Guests over the years have reported seeing the specter of a 1920s-era woman gliding gracefully down the hallways. The mysterious piano music that resonates through the night is often attributed to the ghost of a bygone musician, serenading from beyond the grave.

8 minutes