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.

Absolutely incredible experience! The energy was nonstop from start to finish--music, atmosphere,…read moreand Matt. What a fun, memorable time. I'll definitely be back!

Pros: The bus picked us up at the hotel…read moreFun atmosphere You can bring on your own drinks Cons: Guide Jeff didn't consider the group before he delivered a series of inappropriate jokes More for bachelorette crowd, not business people - we thought we were getting a guided tour of the city. We learned very little. Disappointing. Pro tip: This is more of a party bus, so if you're looking for something more educational this isn't it

Would like to look go to their website, but it is not secure. Because their website is not secure,…read moremy computer will not let me get on to look at their tours. They need to upgrade to a secure website.

I was disappointed with our tour of Amish Country. It seemed that we were led into one big tourist…read moretrap! While the lunch was good, the rest of the tour was organized to get one to spend their money on frivolous things. I will be going with another tour company in the future.

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.

This is a review for the First Niagara Pavilion Concert Express. Roundtrip tickets can be purchased…read morealongside your concert tickets through Ticketmaster. If you do choose to see a concert at the pavilion in Burgettstown, I firmly recommend taking advantage of this service as you'll save yourself the trouble of parking, won't have to battle traffic to and from the venue, and will enjoy a nice, air-conditioned ride in a bus or van (this depends on the number of riders per event). Stops include the following: Monroeville (Giant Eagle), Waterfront (Best Buy), Station Square (Commerce Court), Waterworks Plaza (King's restaurant), McKnight Road (Applebee's), North Huntington (Eat 'n Park), Greensburg (Eat 'n Park), and Robinson (Buffalo Wild Wings). The drivers are always professional, courteous, and the bus or van is consistently in apple-pie order. Commuting to and from a show with fellow music fans can be entertaining in itself as there's usually a cast of characters onboard with whom terrific and amusing conversations can be had. Leave the car at home, hop on the wagon, and let someone else drive for a change. You'll alleviate stress, reduce highway congestion, shrink your carbon footprint a little, and make some new friends. P.S. Make sure you arrive at your stop on time! They are unforgiving to stragglers and latecomers. As soon as the last song is performed, immediately make your way to your bus and remember where it is parked. I've been told that the Concert Express leaves 15 minutes after the end of the show. You have been warned. So far, I've yet to miss the bus.

I've left voicemail messages, filled out their online quote requests and can't get anyone to call…read moreme back. I wanted to rend a mini-coach bus for a couple outings. I'll stick with All Star Limo - they are dependable and very professional.

Delicious and informative 2 hour walking food tour exceeded my expectations. Richard was our…read morehistorical expert and guide... He gave us a informative and interesting tour that was the perfect balance of facts, food and walking. We had cinnamon bread from Mancini's, pepperoni roll at Jimmy & Nino Sunseri's, hummus at Labad's , chips and salsa, , meat samples at Parma Sausage, a macaron at My Sweet Lilly's, cheese samples at Stamooli 's and several other tasty treats. Our son and daughter in law had dinner a good your with this company previously, and they preferred this one! I'd do it again !!

This event was, by far, my favorite Yelp event to date. Being new to Pittsburgh, I am still…read morefairly unfamiliar with the charm of the individual neighborhoods and all that they had to offer. Bloomfield did not disappoint! I enjoyed learning about the origins of the name and the history of the area. After a quick review of the character of the neighborhood, our first stop was Angelo's Pizzeria. Richard talked about the history of pizza in the US and the proper way to eat a slice. The pizza was tasty and fresh. I'll likely be back for more. Our next stop was Groceria Italiana where we met the shop owner. It was impressive hearning about how all the pasta and other items are fresh made in the downstairs kitchen. So impressive that at the conclusion of the tour, I stopped back in to buy some pasta, meatballs and a few other items. Having just returned from a trip to Italy, it was nice to find food similar in taste and quality to what we experienced there. Our third stop was to Maria Merante's. After a quick visit to her shop, we were escorted upstairs to try some iced expresso and to learn more about her shop. She offers cooking classes and group dinners. I can't wait to check out the schedule and see when I can return! Our last stop was Donatelli's where we sampled a biscotti. It was interesting to see the contrast between the commercial kitchen of Donatelli's and the small mom and pop feel of Groceria Italiana. We learned about the machinery and process they use to make their pasta. The tour was great and I plan to check out other options for different neighborhoods to bring friends and family to when they visit Pittsburgh. The day concluded with a trip via bus to the Church Brewworks. The setting was stunning and the brews fantastic. There were a few issues such as no brewer and a late bus, but with an ample supply of tasty beer, those issues didn't matter much. A fantastic experience all around!

On 6/28/2025 I booked an Ireland Steeler game tour with Debolt travel 11 weeks in advance and…read morereceived a thank you email and a confirmation will be coming with the package. I wanted to stay local and support the local business. I informed them I would prefer a private room and was told it was an extra $500, I said no problem and I would pay by bank check. About 1 1/2 months I notified the agency I still had not got the paperwork and was told they were a little behind and it will come in the mail. I went to their office in Homestead and no one was ever there and their mailbox was full. A month before I called and asked if I was still on the trip they assured me I was and will be getting the package. 11 days prior I called and said I still haven't got the package and I had a question about travel insurance, George told me he will bring it to my house if need be. 5 days before I called and said I have to get the check from the bank as the weekend was nearing. He told me call the office in 3 hours which I did and was told by George DeBolt for "whatever reason you are not on the trip. I said for whatever reason was your incompetence. Maybe if they ran the office with a competent staff and the owner not trying to to do it all to save money,( he is also the tour bus driver). Being Irish and a Steelers fan this was a huge disappointment, especially the closer it got. If you use this agency don't feel safe till you are actually on the plane. Very poorly run.

George Debolt is excellent with customer service. He has a always available and a very dependable…read morebusiness. Always looking to give the customer a special experience. Value rates and works with the customer.

This is a beautiful boat with an amazing educational mission. Yes, they do run charters, but their…read moreprimary mission is to educate school-age children and adults on the history of Pittsburgh's steel making and also environmental issues. The staff is well trained and the boat is spacious and versatile. The boat is moored near the Science Center.

I had my eye on these tours for a long time, and finally we were lucky enough to be in town for the…read more"Voices of Carrie Furnaces" guided tour of the Homestead Iron Works, which I believe only happens one day each month during the warm half of the year. This is absolutely a treat for anyone with roots here or a fascination with industry and manufacturing. The highlights: Most tours are guided by former steelworkers and people with a first-hand involvement in the steel industry. You get a great overview of the plant, which was the center of life for this community and the lifeblood of the region for more than a century. Our tour placed a heavy emphasis on the engineering and technology of steelmaking, so if that's your thing, it's Christmas. And it's a minor miracle that these two blast furnaces have been preserved. I would suggest that they augment the tours with photos or videos that might help bring these hulking structures to life a bit more, and maybe insert some specific stories about immigrants and working families, union battles, and other colorful bits about Homestead. Sure, a windfall of donor support and a visitor center would go a long way to improving things on that score, but a little shift in emphasis could be done on a budget. Either way, Rivers of Steel is hugely important for preserving the region's steel heritage, and their efforts to extend that support to the community are vital.

Absolutely incredible…read more I don't go to botanical gardens much so I don't really have qualifications to compare or rate any particular place but Phipps blew me away. I like plants. I have some. I thought seeing a bunch of plants might be fun but I wasn't expecting it to be such a wonderful experience! The place is quite large considering most of it is inside. It is organized for a few different environments and a little something for everyone depending on what your floral preferences might be. It took us about an hour and a half to go through the whole thing. Got a lot of pictures. Saw a lot of interesting and cool plants as well as beautiful flowers. Highly recommend this as a stop on any and every Pittsburgh trip.

Pgh Candle & Phipps partnered for an evening at Botany Hall…read more We selected our scented oils and were able to create our own soy candles. The vessel was a lovely shade of green and had some weight. Simple instructions for those of us who were not-crafty. While our candles were solidifying, we were able to go see the Spring show. Lovely evening. Definitely would do again.