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Pittsburgh Ghost Walking Tour

5.7

Average

42 reviews · Rated on 2 providers · How we score

Pittsburgh
1 hr
Updated November 2, 2026

Explore Pittsburgh’s shadowy streets on a 1-hour ghost walk filled with local legends, eerie encounters, and researched history.

About this tour

As evening settles over the Steel City, Pittsburgh’s streets take on a different character. On this 1-hour Pittsburgh Ghost Walking Tour, follow a knowledgeable guide past historic landmarks and hear researched stories of hauntings, unexplained encounters, and the city’s shadowy past.

Walk through Pittsburgh’s South Side and explore the history behind its eerie reputation. Along the way, listen to tales of ghostly children, spectral residents, and unsettling local legends, woven together with details about the people and places that shaped the city. The route offers a lively mix of history and supernatural storytelling, with stops around notable landmarks. Buildings are viewed from outside; the tour does not enter private properties.

Meet your guide at Mellon Square, Smithfield St & Oliver Ave, and arrive 15 minutes early. Comfortable shoes and weather-appropriate clothing will help you enjoy the walk. With local stories and a lantern-lit guide leading the way, this Pittsburgh Ghost Walking Tour offers a memorable look at a side of the city that’s easy to miss by day. Book your place and discover Pittsburgh after dark.

Highlights

Follow a guide through Pittsburgh’s shadowy streets and historic landmarks
Hear researched local ghost stories alongside the city’s darker history
Discover tales of spectral residents, ghostly children, and eerie encounters
Explore Pittsburgh’s South Side and its haunted past

What's included

Included

1-hour walking tour
Professional, knowledgeable guide
Well-researched history
Authentic local ghost stories

Not included

Transportation
Guide tip

Ratings on each provider

The ratings and review counts each booking site shows for this tour.

Viator

4.34 / 5 · 38 reviews

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GetYourGuide

4.25 / 5 · 4 reviews

View on GetYourGuide

What reviewers mention

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Often praised

Common complaints

Familiar paranormal stories

Important information

Meet at Mellon Square, Smithfield St & Oliver Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15222
Arrive 15 minutes before the tour; look for a guide carrying a lantern and wearing a US Ghost Adventures T-shirt
Wear comfortable shoes and weather-appropriate clothing
Smoking, alcohol, drugs, and video recording are not permitted

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Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Service animals are allowed
Nearby public transportation is available

Frequently asked questions

How long is the tour?

The walking tour lasts 1 hour.

Where does the tour meet?

Meet at Mellon Square, Smithfield St & Oliver Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15222.

When should I arrive?

Please arrive 15 minutes before the tour starts.

What should I wear?

Wear comfortable shoes and clothing suited to the weather.

Is the tour suitable for everyone?

It is not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health. Service animals are allowed.

How this score is calculated

This tour scores 4.34 on Viator and 4.25 on GetYourGuide. Ratings on these sites cluster near the top of the 5-star scale, so we compare each one with all other ratings on the same site before combining them.

How the score works and rating distribution in Pittsburgh

Each provider rating is turned into a percentile: the share of that provider's ratings it beats, weighted by review counts.
Listings on different providers are combined in proportion to their review counts.
Tours with few reviews are pulled toward the average until more reviews come in, so a handful of perfect reviews can't top the list.
The result is shown from 0 to 10: this tour scores 5.7.

Provider rating distribution in Pittsburgh

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GetYourGuide
Viator

7.6