The Pittsburgh Tour Company operates a double-decker, vintage 1964 AEC Routemaster bus that was formerly used on the streets of London. The bus circulates through the city of Pittsburgh, stopping at eight key points of interest.
The tour allows visitors to embark on the tour in the city's Southside Works shopping area and then disembark at any of the stops they choose. Travelers can access some of the city's most well-known spots through the tours. Among these are the North Shore, which serves as home to the city's football and baseball stadiums. Visitors can also reach the Strip District known for its open air market, restaurants and the city's Heinz History Center museum. After enjoying the area, visitors can then re-board the bus and travel to another stop or return to the Southside Works and end their trip.
The Pittsburgh Tour Company operates Tuesday through Sunday and closes every Monday and on some major holidays. Hours vary by season. Garage and metered street parking are available in the Southside Works area, which serves as the point of departure for the tours.
Lenzer Coach Lines operates a tour shuttle from Pittsburgh's downtown and Station Square to the city's casino, The Rivers. It also offers one-day excursions to locations outside of the city, allowing Pittsburgh visitors to enjoy some of the attractions the metropolitan area provides. One regularly scheduled day-trip is to the Wheeling Downs Casino in nearby Wheeling, West Virginia. Pittsburgh residents can also take advantage of long-distance tour trips that depart from the city, such as 28-day tours of Alaska.
Lenzer Coach Lines offers regular tour service in Pittsburgh from early April through the end of October. The buses are available to charter for tours throughout the year. Departure points vary by tour. Advanced reservations are required for some tours. Visitors can make arrangements online or by phone.
Metropolitan Shuttle is a national company based in Wheaton, Maryland, that offers tour services through 300 regional locations in the United States. The company provides bus tour service for the city of Pittsburgh on a charter basis, making it an option for large groups traveling to the city together.
The shuttle can provide service to numerous attractions in the city, such as the Andy Warhol Museum and Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens. Travelers can also arrange to take day trips to locations in outlying areas of the city, such as to the site of the well-known architectural feat Fallingwater, designed by Frank Lloyd Wright. Tour bus service to special events like sporting events and the Pittsburgh International Auto Show are also available.
Metropolitan Shuttle is available for charters year-round. Advanced reservations are required to schedule a charter. Groups can request a quote for a trip from the company online or by phone.
