Discover the historic charm of Oakland, Pittsburgh’s second urban center. Explore remarkable buildings, museums, and universities while learning about the city’s rich heritage.
- Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh - Main - Get to see the impressive architecture of the main library built by Andrew Carnegie in the 1890s
- Schenley Plaza - Take in the views of all the monuments surrounding this central sqaure of Oakland
- William Pitt Union - See the beautiful lobby of this building!
- Cathedral of Learning - Explore this tall structure that is the main building of the university of Pittsburgh and that towers over the city of Pittsburgh like a beacon. Discover its very unique Nationality Rooms with us!
- Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hall & Museum - Stroll past this dominant monument of Oakland and find out which movies have been filmed in it
- Heinz Memorial Chapel - Get fascinated by the marvelous interior of this chapel that was part of Henry J. Heinz’s will. Its windows consist of a quarter million glass pieces!
- St. Paul Cathedral - See the exterior of this main church in Oakland built in the Gothic Revival style that is situated along the grand street of Fifth Avenue
- Carnegie Museum of Natural History - Find out why Carnegie collected dinosaurs and why Pittsburgh has the third largest dinosaur collection in the U.S.
- Mellon Institute of Industrial Research - Feel like in ancient Greece when walking up the steps to this monumental temple that was built by the Mellon family
- Carnegie Museum of Art - Experience this huge educational complex built by the former wealthiest man on earth
- WQED - Get to know the “home of Fred Rogers”!
- Rodef Shalom Congregation - Pass by this outstanding architecture from a famous local architect, modeled after the synagogue in Rome!
- Carnegie Mellon University - Walk over the campus of the famous Carnegie Mellon University and learn why it carries two of Pittsburgh’s most influential names
- Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens - Discover this fantastic Beaux Arts building built in 1883 that has become a must-see destination when visiting Oakland. The tour ends nearby. Its cafe is a convenient place to have lunch after the tour.
- A whole lot of fun
- Some interesting discoveries away from the main paths
- Local expert guide
- Lunch
- Gratuity
Another Insider Tour! Expand your knowledge of Pittsburgh beyond Downtown and immerse yourself into this second urban center with us. Learn about the historical importance of Oakland as a “city beautiful” with its remarkable buildings and dominating structures. They are now the core of the big museum complex of the Carnegie Museums, the University of Pittsburgh and the prestigious Carnegie-Mellon-University. We will explore majestic relics of the former heyday of this area. The heritage of important Pittsburgh figures will be our focus while walking down side streets along fabulous mansions and beautiful churches. - 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. Groups are kept small to provide a personal experience. Kids and dogs are welcome as well!
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
