Holiday Lights & Dessert Walking Tour in Pittsburgh
Pair Pittsburgh's holiday traditions with bakery treats and a warming peppermint mocha
Duration
2 hrs
Ideal For
Up to 20 people
Includes
Sweet treats, mocha, local guide
Highlights
Explore Downtown Pittsburgh on a guided walking tour that pairs holiday sights with sweet stops. Follow a local guide through the seasonal displays, tasting your way through the city's bakeries and learning the stories behind its holiday traditions.
Itinerary
Our holiday adventure kicks off at Prantl's Bakery inside the grand Omni William Penn Hotel, where you'll enjoy a delicious seasonal donut from the bakery behind Pittsburgh's famous burnt almond torte.
From there we visit the Pittsburgh Crèche at U.S. Steel Tower Plaza, a life-sized nativity that is the world's only authorized replica of the Vatican's crèche in St. Peter's Square, then stop by the City-County Building to see Pittsburgh's official Christmas tree.
Next up is La Gourmandine, Downtown's beloved French bakery, for a buttery, flaky abricotine filled with sweet apricot.
We then stroll into Market Square, home of the Holiday Market (open through Christmas Eve) and its cozy wooden alpine chalets filled with local makers and global artisans. Warm up with a festive peppermint mocha from Nicholas Coffee, a Market Square classic, while your guide shares the stories behind Pittsburgh's holiday traditions.
Next we take in the dazzling ice rink and giant tree at PPG Place and the iconic Highmark Unity Tree, first lit by Horne's Department Store in 1953 for the young patients at Children's Hospital.
We finish in the Cultural District, past historic theaters, galleries and public art, at Sultan for an incredible pistachio baklava. It's the perfect sweet ending to a fantastic holiday walk through the Steel City. Happy holidays!
What's Included
- Seasonal donut from Prantl's Bakery
- French apricot pastry from La Gourmandine
- Peppermint mocha from Nicholas Coffee & Tea Co.
- Pistachio baklava from Sultan
- Local guide
Important details
- Parking fees and gratuities are not included in the listed price.
- Participation requires agreement to the tour's liability waiver terms for everyone in your party.
- Arrive on time. The guide can wait only 10 minutes after the scheduled start before departing.
Cancellation Policy
100% refund for cancellations within 24 hours of the tour.
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FAQs
Yes, the route is wheelchair and stroller accessible.
Expect to walk roughly 1.5–2 miles outdoors.
No. Finish at Sultan Doner Kebab & Baklava, 133 6th St, Pittsburgh. Plan your return to the starting point if you park nearby.
Meeting details
Prantl's Bakery, Omni William Penn Hotel, 555 Grant St, Pittsburgh, PA 15219
