Pittsburgh GPS Walking History Tour

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.

Meeting Point

August Wilson African American Cultural Center

980 Liberty Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15222, USA

The tour starts at the August Wilson African American Cultural Center where you'll discover his story. This spot is free to enter. After you'll be guided through the city guided step by step to the historic sites.

What's included:

• 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
• Tour on our walking tour app in downtown Pittsburgh

Not included:

• No food, drink, admission or human guide, it's all outside and guided by our walking tour app

What to expect:

Duration: between 1 hour and 1 hour, 30 minutes

August Wilson Center For African American History

980 Liberty Ave, Pittsburgh, 15222-3736, Pennsylvania

The tour starts at the August Wilson African American Cultural Center where you'll discover his story. This spot is free to enter. After you'll be guided through the city guided step by step to the historic sites.

5 minutes

Point State Park Fountain

601 Commonwealth Pl, Pittsburgh, PA 15222, USA

The tour ends at Point State park fountain where you'll get great views and hear about the founding of the city.

10 minutes

615 Grant St

615 Grant St, Pittsburgh, PA 15219, USA

You'll see one of the oldest churches and hear it's story.

5 minutes

Strawberry Way

Strawberry Way, Pittsburgh, PA, USA

You'll walk through strawberry way, an artsy hidden alley with history and hear it's history.

5 minutes

U.S. Steel Tower

600 Grant St, Pittsburgh, PA 15219, USA

Steel was big business in Pittsburgh, you'll hear it's history and the relics left here.

Pass by without stopping

Mellon Square Garage

152222, 529-540 Smithfield St, Pittsburgh, PA 15222, USA

Hear the historic story of the street and the people its named after.

10 minutes

Market Square

210 Forbes Ave, Pittsburgh, 15222, Pennsylvania

This square is historic, fun and has a history. It also has one of the most famous sandwich shops in PA, so don't miss it.

10 minutes

Downtown

Downtown, Pittsburgh, PA, USA

The tour goes to many sites in downtown Pittsburgh telling the story of the history, the buildings, the people and the hidden gems. You'll see lots of hidden spots and uncover everything from how Nickelodeon got it's name to the first settlers making their way.

15 minutes