Pittsburgh Sweet Treats, Coffee & City History Walking Tour
About this activity
Highlights
- Almond torte donut at the Omni William Penn
- French pastry and coffee from a century-old roaster
- Turkish baklava finale
- Market Square, PPG Place and the Cultural District
Full description
From there, we'll stroll through the historic streets of downtown Pittsburgh, passing beautiful churches, historic buildings, and sites that helped shape the Steel City. Along the way, your guide will share stories of Pittsburgh's transformation from frontier settlement to industrial powerhouse, as well as the people and events that left their mark on the city.
Our next stop takes us to a charming French bakery where you'll enjoy an authentic pastry crafted using traditional techniques. As you savor your treat, you'll learn about the bakery's French roots and the artistry behind some of the world's most beloved pastries.
Continuing through downtown, we'll admire the striking glass architecture of PPG Plaza, one of Pittsburgh's most recognizable landmarks. You'll hear stories about the city's industrial heritage, famous companies, and the innovations that helped build modern Pittsburgh.
We'll then make our way to historic Market Square, a vibrant gathering place that has served as the heart of downtown for generations. Here, we'll visit a century-old coffee company where you'll enjoy freshly roasted coffee while learning about the family business that has survived floods, fires, world wars, and more than a century of Pittsburgh history.
As we continue through the Cultural District, you'll discover renowned theaters, public art, and views of some of Pittsburgh's famous bridges and sports venues. Depending on the day and pace of the tour, you may also enjoy views of Point State Park and the confluence of Pittsburgh's three rivers.
Our final stop celebrates flavors from beyond Pittsburgh with traditional Turkish baklava made using pistachios sourced directly from family farms in Turkey. While enjoying this delicious finale, you'll hear the inspiring story of the family behind the business and how they brought a taste of their homeland to downtown Pittsburgh.
By the end of the tour, you'll have sampled an incredible variety of sweet treats, explored some of Pittsburgh's most fascinating neighborhoods, and gained a deeper appreciation for the history, culture, architecture, and people that make this city so special. We can't wait to welcome you on one of our delicious Pittsburgh tours soon!
Included / Excluded
- Local guide
- Donut and sweet treat tastings at each stop
- History of the area
- Coffee
- Gratuities
Meeting point
Start Location
Prantl’s Bakery
555 Grant St #337, Pittsburgh, PA 15219, USA
Important information
Know before you book
- This tour will take place rain or shine
- Please wear comfortable shoes and clothing
- Please let us know if you have any food allergies we should be aware of.
- As much as we love pets, pets are not allowed on the tour.
Know before you go
- Please let us know if you have any food allergies we should be aware of.
- As much as we love pets, pets are not allowed on the tour.
- Please wear comfortable shoes and clothing
- This tour will take place rain or shine
Cancellation policy
Up to 24 hours before the beginning of the activity: full refund Less than 24 hours before the beginning of the activity or no-show: no refund
Reviews
The tour was quite long and it was difficult to keep the kids engaged. The donut store was the best stop where we got to choose a donut. At the rest of the stops the food items were pre ordered and we didn’t get a choice which was a bit disappointing. I was also unhappy that the tour ended at a different location to the starting point - we were handed a map and had to find our own way back. Having never been to Cork before, this wasn’t particularly easy and we had to run to catch our train back to Cobh.
It was a pleasant tour our guides new the area very well
Kat was a great guide. The donuts were delicious and she also included a lot of history of Toronto. The walk was an easy pace and gave us time to prepare for the next round. She provided us with other places to taste Toronto food and there was time to grab some of that food too. We loved the tour and would highly recommend it to anyone visiting Toronto!