Overview
Join us on a ride around the historic districts of Deutschtown, Millvale, Lawrenceville, and the Strip District, as we visit 4 of our favorite local breweries and learn about the past, present, and future of beer making in Pittsburgh, with an emphasis on how beer figures in the diverse communities of the Steel City.
Your tour will be packed with the history of the various neighborhoods, facts about beer making, some food, and beer samples from each of the places we stop at. 21+ only, of course, and bring your IDs!.
What is included:
- the visit of 4 breweries where you will taste a variety of different beer types
- snacks with dips that have a local + historic reference :-)
- a warm meal from a local food truck
- one cute souvenir from a brewery
- enthusiastic tour guide who knows his stuff
- awesome bike + helmet
- a whole lot of fun! :-)
Bring your own bike and save $5! Make sure to bring a lock as well.
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- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Mobile ticket
What's included
Bicycle use
Bottled water
Dinner
Meeting and pickup
Travelers meet at the meeting point.
Meeting point
Our shop is located on the Penn Ave side of the David L. Lawrence Convention Center on Downtown Pittsburgh (between 10th + 11th Street). Look for the white bike in the window.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Good to know
Look for the white bike in the window to find our small shop on the Penn Ave side of the Downtown Convention Center.
What to expect
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David Lawrence Convention Center
15 min
Meet your local guide here and taste your first Pittsburgh beer!
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Cultural District
15 min
Ride through the Cultural District on the way to your first brewery
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East Allegheny
5 min
Get a taste of this former mostly German neighborhood
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Allegheny City Brewing
15 min
Sample your second local beer here. Cheers!
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Penn Brewery
5 min
Learn about the stunning history of the first craft brewery in town!
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Heinz Lofts
5 min
Did you know that Heinz ketchup was invented in Pittsburgh? Pass by the old Heinz factory to hit the river trail to the next stop: Gristhouse!
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Three Rivers Heritage Trail
5 min
Enjoy the river trails to take in the breathtaking view of the unrivaled skyline of Pittsburgh while having a small picnic with some local snacks
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Grist House Craft Brewery
15 min
More beer samples! Try their flagship beers like Camp Slap, Fire on the Hill, Gristly Bear Brown, or Hazedelic Juice IPA
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Millvale
15 min
Discover Millvale, a small neighborhood just off the beaten paths, and learn why it has this name (spoiler alert: It was not the steel mills! :-)
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40th Street Bridge
15 min
Cross this bridge by bike to take in a different angle of Pittsburgh's city view (worth it!)
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Eleventh Hour Brewing
15 min
More small tasters will make you appreciate this small but fine family-run business. A special corn dog will fuel you for the home stretch of this ride.
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Lawrenceville
15 min
Ride through the up and coming neighborhood of Lawrenceville, now packed, with local shops, bars, restaurants - and breweries!
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Strip District
15 min
See the transformation of the Strip District (no strip clubs!) first hand, with its central market house, food vendors, restaurants, bars, and souvenir shops (Go, Steelers!). You will be impressed by its colorfulness and richness in smells. But please do NOT come hungry on this 3-hour bike tour! :-)
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Aslin Beer Company
15 min
Round up your beer ride with one last drink!
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
Times are local to the experience (America/New York).
Additional Information
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Each booking must include at least one adult.
FAQs about New! Bikes & Brews Tour
Can I cancel New! Bikes & Brews Tour for free?
Yes. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
How long does it take?
It takes about 3 hours 30 min.
Where does it start?
Our shop is located on the Penn Ave side of the David L. Lawrence Convention Center on Downtown Pittsburgh (between 10th + 11th Street).
What's included?
- Bicycle use
What's not included?
- Bottled water
- Dinner
Which places does it visit?
It visits David Lawrence Convention Center, Cultural District, East Allegheny, Allegheny City Brewing, Penn Brewery, Heinz Lofts, Three Rivers Heritage Trail, Grist House Craft Brewery.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is offered in English.
What fitness level is needed?
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness.
Is it suitable for children?
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Operated by Bike The Burgh Tours
