Pair Pittsburgh's darker history with a taste of its sweet side
2 hrs
Up to 20 people
Sweet tastings, local guide
Explore downtown Pittsburgh on a ghost walk with a local guide. Hear haunted history and eerie legends along a route punctuated by hand-picked sweet stops.
Meet at Prantl's Bakery, Omni William Penn Hotel, 555 Grant St. Look for your guide wearing a donut tour t-shirt or sweatshirt, depending on the weather.
Stop 1: Prantl's Bakery Our spooky adventure kicks off at Prantl's inside the grand old Omni William Penn Hotel. Fuel up with their famous almond torte donut before your guide shares the city's chilling haunted history.
Stop 2: The MilkShake Factory Next we pass the imposing Allegheny County Courthouse and the Pittsburgh Playhouse as the ghost stories build. At The MilkShake Factory, a hand-picked sweet treat helps steady your nerves.
Stop 3: Nicholas Coffee & Tea Co. Then we gather in Market Square, the old heart of downtown, at Nicholas Coffee & Tea for a coffee or another fun treat. Your guide shares the square's spine-tingling legends as the night grows darker.
Stop 4: Sultan Doner Kebab & Baklava We finish after eerie tales at the Fort Pitt Blockhouse and the Byham Theater at Sultan. Their sweet, flaky baklava is an unforgettable final treat after a night of haunted history.
The tour ends at Sultan Doner Kebab & Baklava, 133 6th St, Cultural District.
Full refund within 24 hours of the tour.
Product ID: YGK48R
The ghost tour accommodates a maximum of 20 people.
Wear comfortable walking shoes and dress for the weather—the tour takes place outside. Bring a hat, sunscreen or a light jacket as appropriate, plus a phone or camera for photos.
Prantl's Bakery, Omni William Penn Hotel, 555 Grant St, Pittsburgh, PA 15219
The guides really make this experience special. Reviewers consistently praise their tour leaders by name—Wade, Beau, Eric, Jackson, Nick, Michael, Emily, and others—describing them as knowledgeable, funny, and genuinely engaging. What stands out is how these guides weave local history and city stories into the walking tour, making it much more than just a food crawl. Multiple guests mention learning fascinating historical facts about their city while sampling donuts, and several reviewers who've taken tours in different cities (Chicago, Portland, DC, Boston, NYC) report consistently excellent experiences across locations. The donut quality gets thumbs up, with most stops offering delicious variety in styles and flavors. Expect comfortable seating at each location, which people appreciate. Tours typically run about two hours and cover a good walking distance, so comfortable shoes are recommended. Several locals have used these tours to entertain out-of-town visitors with great success, and at least one repeat customer has done six tours and counting. It's clearly a hit for dates, birthdays, and family outings alike.
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