Outstanding 90-minute tour experience. Well worth the time to learn about Pittsburgh from many…read moreaspects as a first time visitor. Brian, our guide, was outstanding. Dan, our driver, was great. Well worth the fee! Comfortable and informative ride.

Excellent tour today! We had Michael. I am a Pittsburgh native and learned so much about places…read moreI've visited all my life. I was surprised at the cursory mention of the Hill District given the other rich neighborhood histories provided. 3 quick facts that could be added (less than 10 secs) Home of America's first EMT service, "Freedom House", which other cities used as a model. Home of August Wilson (mentioned earlier) and where "Fences" was filmed. Made Pittsburgh a real incubator for jazz innovation in the early 20th century. These could easily be added when mentioning the neighborhood while driving by. Would take this tour again for sure. Highly recommended.

Quest Transit is AMAZING - SERVICE - EXCELLENT - DRIVER - STELLAR. Can't say enough about how…read morepleased we were with your service this past weekend for our Son's wedding. Thank you, Quest - Becci and our Driver - Julie for helping us create a Magical Weekend. Thank you for working with us, allowing us to decorate the bus, for arriving on time and safely delivering our guests to and from the venue. 5+ Stars!

We have traveled with Thomas Tours and they have used 2 different companies that we have been with…read more We prefer Quest, the buses are more comfortable.

Hop and stop is cool until you actually decide to hop. Who knows when the next time you will get…read morepicked up. We got off at n the South Side, so they were 20 Min late. We were ok with that. Then we got off again, they were 15 min early (from posted time). So we walked a couple of miles so we didn't just have to stand there. 20 min late again after getting here 20 min early so we wouldn't be left on the side of the road again. Ride at your own risk in terms of being flexible. On a positive point, the guys doing the narrative/guides were great! You pay extra for "hop and stop" the pick ups need to be a little more accurate. Don't tell us to be there 5 min early when you need to 25 min early and be willing to wait 25 min after scheduled pick ups.

DID YOU KNOW; Pittsburgh is known as the "City of Bridges" because it has 446 bridges which is more…read morethan Venice, Italy, or any other city in the world? The emoticon was invented in Pittsburgh in 1980 by Carnegie Mellon University computer scientist Scott Fahlman? The world's first T-rex skeleton is on display at the Carnegie Museum of Natural History? Pittsburgh has more days of rain and snow than Seattle, Washington? In 1920, 80% of the glass made in the United States came from Pittsburgh? That Pittsburgh is famous for its two inclined planes on Mount Washington (one being the Duquesne Incline) but at one point, there were as many as 15 inclines in the city? AND that they were built for the steel workers that lived on TOP of those inclines so the workers could make it to the factory (making a few bucks off them too)? Find out WHY the steelworkers lived on TOP of the incline! You can also take a deep dive into the lives of your steelworker ancestors -NOW- at the Heinz History Center. Did you know that 'The Silence Of The Lambs' was shot in Pittsburg? -Eww. Just eww- Do you think I just gave all the information away? I haven't even scratched the surface of what this tour offers you! I had NO IDEA Pittsburgh was SO INTERESTING! The company was unusually considerate and WAITED for us when we got stuck in traffic on our way there. Not long, but WHO DOES THIS? Our guide was so funny (family friendly humor), personable, entertaining, interesting and seemed like he sincerely enjoyed his job. We learned so much and got a wonderful tour of the city! We left feeling a newfound respect and appreciation for Pittsburgh after taking it. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!

I just was on the New York City one-day bus trip and it was AMAZING!!!! This a wonderful and…read moreprofessional company. Great and friendly staff. The bus driver, Allen (bus 9231), was super awesome, friendly, and helpful. I definitely was very satisfied and felt very safe. The driving was great especially with rain and snow. The bus was clean and warm. My sister, Tonya, said Donna on the phone was very polite and helpful. I am so pleased with this company I will be booking future trips with them. I am also going to recommend this company to all my friends and family. Thank you!!!

From the owner: Budget Charters is a family-owned and operated company, in Adah, PA, that has been in business…read moresince 2005. Budget Charters features custom MCI motorcoaches offering transportation services with a value for money. We own, operate, and maintain our motor coaches. We specialize in providing group tours with friendly personalized service. We offer individual sightseeing tours throughout the United States and Canada. We also organize group tours and provide transportation for schools, church groups, and weddings. We also offer airport transportation services.

This place is epic! EPIC!! you could literally spend an entire weekend here exploring and you still…read moreprobably wouldn't get to see everything! It's truly a colossal piece of history. We went on a Saturday..got there around 3pm and left at 5pm. We barely ran into anyone while exploring..which was great. 2hrs was obviously not enough time. When we got there we checked in at the table..you get a wristband while on the property. Purchasing your tickets ahead of time..it makes life for the employees a lot easier. It's dark and there isn't power..so using the iPad to check out is a pain for them. They give you the rules and what not to do..where to stay out of..and they let you explore all on your own. We literally had so much fun. Make sure to bring plenty of flashlights and warm clothes if you're going during that winter season like we did. There are tunles that run from building to building..awesome! The chapel is incredible, the cell housing areas are just as cool..just so many things..the prison barber school..the cobbler shop. So many nooks and crannies. We learned theyll have overnight explorations in the spring/summer/fall in 2023. There will be a hydroponics building as well. The place is just spectacular, and the drive to keep this place open for people to come see history and not let it wither away is amazing. Thank you! Truly appreciate places like this. Please don't leave trash and break things here and ruin it for people who have an appreciation for places like this.

My family and I planned a special trip out here to do the rail car. I bought my partner this…read moreexperience as his Christmas gift. Each year, I try to find something unique vs just a thing that he wouldn't use. It's an easy drive from DC, and the town of Frostburg is so adorable. We have two 5 year olds, and the staff was very friendly and explained how the tour would be structured. My kids just loved pushing the pedals and seeing the scenery pass by. For this first outing, I ended up booking one of the shorter tours, going with the Woodcock Hollow Express. It was the perfect option, especially with younger kids. It was entertaining enough, without them getting bored. It's one way, and man, our car went fast! I sat in the back, while my partner sat in the front of the car. It takes coordination on braking, which he clearly needed some work with! But we did manage to slow down before hitting the other guests riding in front of us. Once you reach the end of the track, the tour has a bus waiting, which will transport you back to the train station. The driver gave us some great tips and history as we rode the 15-20 minute ride back. Overall, a fantastic experience. I would totally do it again and try one of their other longer tours, especially as our kids get older.

I got my senior homecoming pictures here and they turned out BEAUTIFUL!!! So many good spots to…read moretake pictures at, the mountains are so pretty in the back as well!!!

I just had an excellent trip to Washington, D.C. with them. Highly recommended! We got to visit…read moremany historic sites and cruised the Potomac River, and had a great time!

I signed up for a tour. JUDY called and said we need $25 more dollars for fuel. I said I can't…read moreafford $25 more on top of the $175 because my pet is having an unexpected surgery. She said then I have to cancel the whole tour. Blaming me. I said are you going to pay for my dogs surgery? She said END OF STORY I AM NOT ARGUING WITH YOU. ok then don't blame ME for your canceled tour. You only have 20 people and it's my fault your business is slow. Another tour I wanted isn't going because of low attendance. Another tour company said they are NOT adding on fuel charges. I would never recommend this company with their shady business practices.

We hired Freedom Excursions to transport people to and from our son's wedding. The bus was clean…read moreand comfortable. The driver was the three P's: prompt, polite and professional. There was a little difficulty contacting the service - phone calls not returned. But when we finally made contact with them, everything fell into place very quickly. Using this service was a safe way to enjoy the reception. The best designated driver ever!

From the owner: Whether you're planning a Corporate Event, Wedding, Private Party, Theater Event, Sporting Event or…read moreEven a Prom, Freedom Excursions by Scully, LLC. is your Premier Limousine Bus, Party Bus & VIP Minicoach service in the Altoona/State College area. We provide Corporate, Charter, Private Party, and Shuttle Services throughout Pennsylvania and destinations of your choice, including New York City, Washington D.C. and beyond. We also offer a variety of ammenities and services, all designed to make your Excursion a unique experience to remember. At Freedom Excursions Our Goal is to Exceed Your Expectation.