WE ARE RESUMING TOURS + BIKE RENTALS ON MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND (Saturday, May 23).
To guarantee safety, we will implement the following:
a. Group sizes will be limited to 6 people per group.
b. All tour participants are asked to wear face masks and to maintain a min. of 6 ft of social distance.
c. Tour equipment will be disinfected thoroughly before and after every tour.
We are very much looking forward to biking with you again!
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If you don't feel comfortable venturing out just yet but can't wait to do so soon, please consider purchasing a gift card for a future experience (does not expire).
We thank you for your support during these unprecedented times!
GENERAL INFORMATION
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TOUR PRICES: $39 adults, $30 for children (age 8- 13, min. height 4'10"). Bring your own bike and save $10.
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 TOUR START + END: All tours start and end at 1049 Penn Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15222 where our shop is located (on the side of Convention Center, Downtown). GROUP SIZES: max. 12 people on public tours CHILDREN ON TOUR: We suggest only bringing children on tour who are skilled riders. Min. height required to ride our rental bikes is 4'10". Children who are able to sit up right and are no taller than 44" can be towed in our bike trailer. |
OUR BIKES: You can bring your own or rent a 8-speed city bike from us. More info on our smooth rides here.
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 protected bike lanes and designated bike trails. RESERVATION: We highly recommend booking at least 24 hours in advance as certain tours fill up pretty fast. Slackers can simply give us a call to see if there are open spots available. 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 on 55 11th Street (half a block away from our shop). Rates: $8 for length of tour on weekdays, flat rate of $5 on Saturdays + Sundays. Metered on-street parking is free on Sundays. |
A - REGULAR TOURS
Beauty of the Burgh Tour
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WHEN? Almost daily at 10am
RIDING DISTANCE: 6 miles 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 you that you will still learn unknown historical facts! Our "Best of": 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. |
Bike to the Ballgame - currently not availablePeruse 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? on game days, click on "Book this tour" to see the full schedule
RIDING DISTANCE: 6 miles |
B - FOOD & DRINK TOURSBikes & Brews Tour - currently not available
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Join us on a ride around the historic districts of Deutschtown, Millvale, and Lawrenceville as we visit 5 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. Your tour will be packed with lots of history, facts about beer making, and beer samples from each of the places we stop at. 21+ only, of course, and bring your IDs!
WHEN? Mostly Sundays, 2 - 5.30 pm PRICE: $69 RIDING DISTANCE: 8 miles TOUR LENGTH: 3.5 hours The price includes (besides an enthusiastic tour guide, awesome bike + helmet): one snack, a small meal and about 6-8 beer samples. If you bring your own bike, make sure to bring a lock as well! |
C - NEIGHBORHOOD TOURS
These tours are not part of the regular tour schedule as they only take place on certain days, mostly Sundays as well as holiday weekends (Memorial Day, Fourth of July and Labor Day weekends)
Glass & Steel City TourAfter getting to know the history of Downtown with its famous landmarks and personalities we will go for a ride on Pittsburgh’s Southside, the former center of glass and steel production in the United States. We will look for industrial leftovers and find places that make this diverse neighborhood so lively and beautiful nowadays.
Watch out and listen carefully because the winner of our little, fun QUIZ will get 30% off the next tour! WHEN? almost every other Sunday and on holiday weekends - please check the schedule by clicking "Book this tour!" This tour is also available upon request! RIDING DISTANCE: 8 miles |
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Bridges in the Burgh Tour
WHEN? almost every other Sunday and on holiday weekends - please check the schedule by clicking "Book this tour!" This tour is also available upon request!
RIDING DISTANCE: 9 miles |
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 fascinating 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, 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! :-) |
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. We are two doors up from them.
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NEW TOURS COMING UP SOON!
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TOURS in GERMAN!We also offer tours in German! Are you a group of students or friends with a passion for the German language? Do you simply want to improve the passive understanding while learning about the history of Pittsburgh? Perfect, then this is a unique opportunity for you! Bis hoffentlich bald! :-)
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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 for 2018? Order your physical gift card now via email to mail [ at ] biketheburgh.com or phone 412-246-9494. Or get your virtual gift certificate by clicking on the button below!
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