Holiday Lights Tour

4.6
(25 reviews)
Pittsburgh, USA

2 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English

Get into the holiday spirit and enjoy an evening in Downtown Pittsburgh, learning about the history of the city, discovering beautiful squares and pieces of architecture, while getting to see all the festive holiday lights and decorations. Walk past many different and gorgeous Christmas trees, a unique gingerbread house display, a replica of the crèche from Vatican City, the central holiday market, and much more! The grand finale of the tour will be a very fun ice skating rink and Santas from all around the world! - 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 (with advance notice)!

What's Included

A whole lotta fun :-)
Coupons from our Downtown restaurant partners
Local, interactive guide
Hot drink on cold nights
Dinner
Gratuity

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
1049 Penn Ave

On the Penn Ave side of the David L. Lawrence Convention Center, between 10th + 11th Street, look for the white bike in the window

End point

It's the central square of Downtown Pittsburgh where you'll find a lovely holiday market and plenty of restaurants and bars. Since our tour ends around dinner time, this is a convenient place to wrap up the city tour.

Itinerary

Duration: 2 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    David Lawrence Convention Center

    Meetup location - meet your local guide here!

    10 minutes • Admission ticket not included
  • 2
    August Wilson Center For African American History

    We'll look at this outstanding architecture that commemorates this great African American playwright

    2 minutes • Admission ticket not included
  • 3

    Beautiful Art Deco monument with an outstanding lobby

    2 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 4
    US Steel Tower

    The tallest building of Pittsburgh with a giant Creche (nativity scene) during the holiday season on its plaza

    3 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 5

    This historical building is decorated with another great tree every year

    5 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 6
    Omni William Penn Hotel

    Discover the oldest still operating hotel in town and its stunning grandeur!

    5 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 7
    Heinz Hall

    This is where the symphony plays, one of the top 5 symphonies worldwide

    2 minutes • Admission ticket not included
  • 8
    Benedum Center

    The venue for opera and ballet in Pittsburgh you will see in the pretty Cultural District

    2 minutes • Admission ticket not included
  • 9
    Point State Park

    We'll explore the park which is the birthplace of Pittsburgh with its two fortresses and giant Christmas Tree that can be seen from far away

    10 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 10
    PPG Place

    Discover this fascinating corporate square, all made out of glass! During winter time it hosts another Christmas tree and an ice rink!

    10 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 11
    Market Square

    This will be the final stop of the tour, the central square of Downtown Pittsburgh with a wonderful Holiday Market that will offer things to eat and hot beverages to warm up

    5 minutes • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
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Tags

Private and Luxury
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Walking Tours
Seasonal
Excellent Quality
Low Supplier Cancellation Rate
Low Last Minute Supplier Cancellation Rate

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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4.6 Based on 25 25 reviews
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