Pittsburgh Ghosts Steel City Haunted Tour | 1 hour

16 Reviews | Pittsburgh
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Pittsburgh Ghosts Steel City Haunted Tour
2 Adults x $32.00
$64.00
Approx Total
$64.00

Inclusions / Exclusions

  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English
  • Thoroughly researched and accurate history
  • Professional and courteous guide
  • Authentic local ghost stories
  • Guide tip

Overview

Step into the shadowy streets of Pittsburgh with our walking ghost tour, where history meets haunting! Led by a seasoned local guide who excels in haunted history and storytelling, this tour will lead you to the city’s most iconic and eerie locations. As you wander through the historic district, you’ll hear spine-chilling tales of spectral residents haunting the Pittsburgh Playhouse, ghostly apparitions at the University of Pittsburgh, and unsettling stories from the Old Allegheny Jail Museum. This isn’t just a ghost tour; it’s a deep dive into Pittsburgh’s gritty past and its eerie legacy. Traverse a mile of haunted ground, where each stop reveals the darker side of the Steel City. The tales are well-researched and gripping, providing a mix of supernatural thrills and historical insight. While we can’t enter private buildings, the haunted atmosphere will captivate you with every step. Get ready for a night of spine-tingling stories and a closer look at Pittsburgh’s mysterious past!

Meeting points

All tours meet at Mellon Square, Smithfield St & Oliver Ave. Your guide will be carrying a lantern and wearing a black US Ghost Adventures t-shirt. Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the start of the tour.

End point

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Our tour will end at Omni William Penn Hotel, where your guide will recount eerie tales before sending you on your way.

Itinerary

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    Peer into the eerie past of the Pittsburgh Playhouse, where performers claim to hear ghostly applause echoing through the empty halls. There's a lingering spirit of The Lady in White, often spotted silently watching the stage from the balcony. The whispers of long-deceased actors are said to fill the air, leaving visitors with an unsettling chill.

    9 minutes

  • University of Pittsburgh

    Wander the grounds of Pittsburgh University, where several buildings are steeped in ghostly lore. The Cathedral of Learning is rumored to host several spectral students who wander its Gothic hallways. As night falls, the ghostly figure of the Blue Lady is said to roam, blending seamlessly into shadows and sending shivers down spines.

    9 minutes

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    Stand before the Allegheny County Health Department, where eerie tales of restless spirits abound. Former employees report the unnerving feeling of being watched, and cold spots where no draft should be found. The most chilling legend involves an apparition of a long-lost patient who roams the grounds, seeking closure.

    8 minutes

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    Glance at the foreboding faƧade of the Old Allegheny Jail Museum, a 19th-century relic with a dark past. Ghosts of former inmates are said to haunt the cells, their anguished cries still heard by night. The eerie figure of a spectral warden, forever pacing the corridors, adds to its bone-chilling atmosphere.

    9 minutes

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    This iconic piece of Pittsburgh architecture was named after Henry Frick, arguable one of the most controversial millionaires this city has ever seen. Here, your guide will explain why--and if you join us for our extended tour, they'll get into reported hauntings.

    8 minutes

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    Commissioned by Mr. Frick (yes, the same one!) in 1915, this Gothic style building is another one that makes Pittsburgh's skyline unique and beautiful. Listen as your guide goes into detail about its fascinating past, including a rather strange mystery about what's on the roof.

    9 minutes

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    End your tour with the grand Omni William Penn Hotel, known for its paranormal activity as much as its luxury. Guests over the years have reported seeing the specter of a 1920s-era woman gliding gracefully down the hallways. The mysterious piano music that resonates through the night is often attributed to the ghost of a bygone musician, serenading from beyond the grave.

    8 minutes

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Additional Info

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Free Cancellation

April 19100% refund
April 20No refund

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Reviews

4.4

16 reviews

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Reviews by TravelOne travelers

Showing 1-5 of 13 reviews with 5 stars

Confident tour guide

Published on Dec, 2024

Shay was a confident tour guide with good stories. She took the time to call our group and make sure we knew where the meet up location was!

Fun with Family

Published on Dec, 2024

Our tour guide Shay was very knowledgeable about the city and the history of all of the stories. She was very personable and fun to listen to. I have two teenagers who were not looking forward to the tour but ended up having a good time.

A nice evening activity to do

Published on Dec, 2024

It was a nice walking tour! Our guide was fun and engaging. Definitely now know more about the downtown area ghost stories!

Worth the money and time.

Published on Nov, 2024

Shaylin was outstanding. We were very impressed by her knowledge of Pittsburg history. The building were amazing. No ghost were seen but the stories were all fascinating. Amazing presenter, very professional.

Spooky and educational

Published on Nov, 2024

I originally wanted to go on a Pittsburgh architecture tour but I’m a night person, so a ghost tour aligned better with my schedule. Shay did a great job elaborating on the interesting history of the buildings we visited. I appreciate her passion for history and her personal research efforts of the sites.

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