For those travelers who want to delve into the industrial history of Pittsburgh, this private tour offers a much deeper experience than you'll get on a typical sightseeing experience. In the company of your guide, the proud grandson of one of the leaders of the Amalgamated Association of Iron and Steelworkers, you'll visit such landmarks as the Bryce-Mesta Mansion Homestead, the 1892 Battle of Homestead Site and Braddock while learning all about Pittsburgh's Steel Valley.
- In-depth tour of Pittsburgh’s Steel Valley
- Get insights from your guide, who has a personal connection to the history
- Visit multiple locations around Pittsburgh in one day
- Private tour, exclusively for your party
What To Expect
Mesta Mansion
Multi-millionaire industrialist George Mesta’s wife Pearl held court here before she moved to the Nations’ Capital and became “The Hostess with the Mostess”.
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Homestead
As the location of the largest steel mill on the planet, this town played an essential role in the story of not just America but the entire industrial world. Presidents, Royalty, and even Soviet Premier Nikita Khrushchev made to pilgrimage to the “Steel Capital of the World”.
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Waterfront Drive
Buried in the midst of this mixed-use development on the site of the old Homestead Works of Carnegie Steel, you will find the 12,000 ton press. This monster machine pounded steel ingots into armor plate for battleships of the United States Navy including the USS MIssouri.
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Highlight
Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
Wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation
Infant seats available
Transportation is wheelchair accessible
Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Most travelers can participate
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
Include
Certified guide
Private transportation
Extraordinary extensive personal narration the length of the Experience
Exclude
Gratuities
Landing and facility fees
Max group – 4
