Downtown Pittsburgh Hidden Gems Food Tour with 5 Food Tastings
Overview
Your Steel City adventure starts where the city itself began: Point State Park, at the tip of the Golden Triangle, where the Monongahela and Allegheny Rivers meet to form the Ohio. From there we wander into Downtown Pittsburgh, past glass skyscrapers rising beside century-old facades, into the Cultural District, once industrial and now alive with theaters and galleries, hearing the story behind the Three Sisters bridges along the way.
Hunger sets in fast. We start with the city's most famous sandwich, piled high with all the fixings, and pierogies, the local favorite. Later, a Greek sampler from a Mediterranean spot with over 45 years of history, once known for feeding pier workers and the Kennedy family. We close with a thumbprint cookie, a classic Pittsburgh treat and a true must have for locals, and our Secret Dish, revealed only when it lands on your plate.
What's Included
- Homestyle Pierogies
- Greek Sampler
- Pittsburgh’s Most Iconic Sandwich
- Handmade Thumbprint Cookie
- Our Signature Secret Dish!
- Gratuities
Meeting Location
601 Commonwealth Place
Pittsburgh, PA 15222, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
314 Fifth Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15222, USA
Our tour will ends inside The MilkShake Factory Downtown, located at 314 Fifth Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15222.
What To Expect
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Point State Park
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Fort Pitt Museum (pass by)
Fort Duquesne (pass by)
PPG Industries Inc (pass by)
Market Square
1 hour 30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Heinz Hall for the Performing Arts (pass by)
Gulf Tower (pass by)
US Steel Tower (pass by)
Penn-Liberty Historic District
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Please ensure to contact us in advance of the tour for any dietary requirement, to ensure we can cater for them the best we can.
- This tour involves a fair amount of walking; comfortable shoes are recommended.
- Please note: the itinerary and menu is subject to change, based on the locations' availability, weather, and other circumstances.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EST).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Homestyle Pierogies.
- Greek Sampler.
- Pittsburgh’s Most Iconic Sandwich.
- Handmade Thumbprint Cookie.
- Our Signature Secret Dish!.
- Gratuities.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Downtown Pittsburgh Hidden Gems Food Tour with 5 Food Tastings is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Downtown Pittsburgh Hidden Gems Food Tour with 5 Food Tastings will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Homestyle Pierogies
- Greek Sampler
- Pittsburgh’s Most Iconic Sandwich
- Handmade Thumbprint Cookie
- Our Signature Secret Dish!
- Gratuities
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Please ensure to contact us in advance of the tour for any dietary requirement, to ensure we can cater for them the best we can.
- This tour involves a fair amount of walking; comfortable shoes are recommended.
- Please note: the itinerary and menu is subject to change, based on the locations' availability, weather, and other circumstances.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
