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GENERAL INFO
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TOUR PRICES: $49 adults, $34 for children (age 8- 13). Bring your own bike and save $9.
INCLUDED: an awesome bike, a cool helmet, a Pittsburgh souvenir, a knowledgeable and enthusiastic tour guide, coupons from our restaurant partners, and a whole lot of fun! ;-) TOUR LENGTH: 3 hours RIDING DISTANCE: 6-9 miles, all on flat terrain, on a mix of streets (with low traffic), designated bike lanes and bike trails along the rivers RESERVATIONS: Please book in advance: Cut-off time for most tours is 9 p.m. the evening before. Don't hesitate and call for last minute requests! We will try everything to accommodate you! TOUR START + END: All tours start and end at 1049 Penn Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15222 where our shop is located (on the side of the Convention Center, Downtown). GROUP SIZES: max. 15 people on public tours PRIVATE TOURS: Please ask us about private tours. We would love to have you! OUR BIKES: You can bring your own bicycle or rent an 8-speed city bike from us. More info on our smooth rides here. Please call or email us about e-bikes. LEVEL OF RIDING: Don’t worry: No Pittsburgh hills will be climbed! The tours will take place mostly along the river trails, so everyone can attend, no matter what fitness level you have. We ride at a relaxing pace and won’t leave anyone behind. All tours will consist of moderate on-street biking, riding on protected bike lanes and designated bike trails. |
CHILDREN ON TOUR: We suggest only bringing children on tour who are skilled riders. We have a few kid's bikes available. Please call us to confirm their heights with us. Children who are able to sit up right and are no taller than 44" can be towed in our bike trailer.
CANCELLATION: Tours take place rain or shine (except inclement weather), Refunds up to 24 hours. See the FAQs for more info. PARKING: Grant St Transportation Center Garage, enter on 12th Street between Liberty Ave and Penn Ave (half a block away from our shop). Rates: $8 for the length of the tour on weekdays, flat rate of $6 on Saturdays + Sundays. Metered on-street parking is free on Sundays. WHAT YOU GET: - high-quality in-depth narrative and memorable stories - scenic views and great photo ops - small groups + personal experience - excellent customer service - great rental gear - enthusiastic, experienced, very knowledgeable, and local tour guides - a whole lot of fun :-) WHAT MAKES US SO SPECIAL: - 5-star ratings on TripAdvisor - Winner of Certificates of Excellence on TripAdvisor & Yelp - Proud member of VisitPittsburgh - Woman-owned - Fully insured - We also offer tours in SPANISH! GIFT CARDS: Why not give an experience instead of a physical item? Check out our gift card options - our tours are big fun and make for great memories! :-) |
Ask us about private tours!
Beauty of the Burgh Tour - offered all year round!
Our most popular tour! This tour is perfect if you are new to the city and you would like to see the most interesting spots of Pittsburgh. But if you know the Burgh already, we promise that you will still learn unknown historical facts!
On this tour we will cruise through the streets of the Financial and Cultural district, explore the Strip District and check out the North Shore on its scenic river trails. We will dive into the history of Pittsburgh, tracking down the people who shaped this city to what it is today: a beauty. |
Old and new buildings, city squares and public art will turn this ride into a unique event full of exciting (re)discoveries of The Burgh.
A fun QUIZ will be part of this tour, too. The winner will be rewarded with a 30% discount at the next tour! Participants of this tour will also get a cute, little Pittsburgh souvenir. WHEN? Almost daily at 10 a.m.
PRICE: $49 adults, $34 for children (age 8- 13). Bring your own bike and save $9. RIDING DISTANCE: 6 miles TOUR LENGTH: 3 hours INCLUDED: - enthusiastic tour guide who knows their stuff - awesome bike + helmet - cute Pittsburgh souvenir - game with a chance to win 30% off your next tour TOUR START + END: Our shop on 1049 Penn Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15222 ** We are pleased to also offer this tour in Spanish! Please email in advance (min. two weeks) to ensure our guide is available. |
Gems of Pittsburgh Tour - available on select Saturdays!
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Our most insider tour! This tour is designed for first-time visitors as well as those who are already familiar with Pittsburgh. Follow one of our experienced guides out of downtown and deep into the 5 unique neighborhoods of the North Side. You’ll discover hidden treasures beyond the stadiums, including fascinating historic sites, stunning architecture, and vibrant public art. The ride back will reveal a great view of the Downtown skyline with some unforgettable photo-ops. Come and get nebby with us (as we say in the ‘Burgh!) on a tour that will surely create great memories for you and yours.
WHEN? on select Saturdays at 3 p.m. - please check the schedule by clicking "Book this tour!" This tour is also available upon request! PRICE: $49 adults, $34 for children (age 8- 13). Bring your own bike and save $9. RIDING DISTANCE: 9 miles TOUR LENGTH: 3 hours INCLUDED:
- new discoveries - enthusiastic tour guide who knows their stuff - awesome bike + helmet - a whole lot of fun :-) |
TOUR START + END: Our shop on 1049 Penn Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15222
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Bikes & Brews Tour - available on Saturdays!
Our most fun tour! Join us on a ride around the historic districts of Deutschtown, Millvale, Lawrenceville, and the Strip District. We'll visit 4 of our favorite local breweries and learn about the past, present, and future of beer making in Pittsburgh, with an emphasis on how beer figures in the diverse communities of the Steel City.
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Your tour will be packed with the history of the various neighborhoods, facts about beer making, local food, and beer samples from each of the places we stop at. 21+ only, of course, bring your IDs!
WHEN? Saturdays, 2 p.m. PRICE: $78 RIDING DISTANCE: 8 miles TOUR LENGTH: 3.5 hours INCLUDED: - the visit of 4 breweries where you'll taste a variety of different beer types - snacks with dips that have a local + historic reference :-) - warm meal from a local food truck - one cute souvenir from a brewery - enthusiastic tour guides who know their stuff - awesome bike + helmet - a whole lot of fun! TOUR START + END: Our shop on 1049 Penn Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15222 |
Bridges in the Burgh Tour - available upon request!
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Our most scenic tour! Lovin' the beautiful bridges of Pittsburgh? Ride with us over 4 bridges and learn fun facts about them and their surrounding neighborhoods, Cycle along the river trails, past stunning landmarks, around the Downtown triangle of Pittsburgh, and get breathtaking views of Downtown and its river fronts.
On this tour you will get a taste of the Southside Works, Station Square, several river trails, the Point and the North Shore. This is our tour where we cycle the longest distance (9 miles) and that includes the most neighborhoods so far! Ready to find out how many bridges there are in Pittsburgh? All we can say is: More than Venice! :-) WHEN? This tour is currently available upon request only! Please call or email us to set it up. PRICE: $49 adults, $34 for children (age 8- 13). Bring your own bike and save $9. RIDING DISTANCE: 9 miles TOUR LENGTH: 3 hours TOUR START + END: Our shop on 1049 Penn Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15222 |
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Bike to the Ballgame - available upon request!
Our sports-related tour! Peruse the best parts of the city first, and then bike over to PNC Park or Heinz Field to enjoy a baseball or football game. The tour will cover the financial & cultural district of the Golden Triangle as well as the Strip (Market District) and end near one of the stadiums.
Get your exercise in before you will be sitting for hours. You will be dropped off at the ballpark in time, so that you won't miss the game and all the warm-up rituals. :-) |
No worries, you won't be sweaty as we will only be riding on flat territory. So, get your fan gear on and bike to the ballpark with us! Absolute best part: Everyone will get a free can of beer at the end! :-) Go, Bucs and Steelers!
PLEASE NOTE: No need to attend the ballgame to be part of this tour. It is a similar route than the Beauty of the Burgh Tour. Even if you are not going to the game, you will see the same sights, just in a different order. Those who go to the ballgame, will be dropped off near PNC Park or Heinz Field about 45-30 mins before the game starts. Other tour participants will be brought back to the starting point. WHEN? This tour is currently available upon request only! Please call or email us to set it up. PRICE: $49 adults, $34 for children (age 8- 13). Bring your own bike and save $9. RIDING DISTANCE: 6 miles TOUR LENGTH: 3 hours TOUR START: Our shop on 1049 Penn Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15222 TOUR END: PNC Park (during baseball season), Acrisure Stadium (former Heinz Field, during football season) |
OUR LOCATION
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Our bike shop is located on the Penn Ave side of the Convention Center, Downtown, between 10th and 11th street. On the corner of Penn Ave and 10th street you will find a Jimmy John's sandwich shop. You can find us two doors up from them.
During winter months (November - March): Our shop is staffed only occasionally but tours are still going out. Please call or email us anytime. |
PRIVATE + GROUP TOURSAre you planning a family reunion, birthday party, bachelor(ette) party or corporate event? Should it be something very special and unforgettable? Then a bike tour with Bike the Burgh Tours is absolutely the right thing for you! We offer a very unique and great way to discover Pittsburgh in a fun, active and sustainable way.
For corporations, bike tours are great for team building, special events, and entertaining clients. For schools, we can assist in integrating our tours into an academic curriculum. We can either travel along the existing routes or tailor a special tour for you that covers your needs and preferences. Tour duration and tour route can be customized for up to 15 riders. As private tours can't be made online, simply give us a call or hit us up with an email at least 2 weeks in advance. |
WALKING TOURSNot a cyclist? No problem, we also offer walking tours through our sister company Walk the Burgh Tours!
GIFT CARDSLooking for the perfect birthday, anniversary or wedding gift? Why not giving a memorable experience? Order your physical gift card now via email to tours [ at ] biketheburgh.com or phone 412-450-0547. Or get your virtual gift certificate by clicking on the button below!
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