Outing - Pittsburgh Kayak Tour - Downtown
Duration
2 hour(s)
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Languages
English
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Paddle along Pittsburghs three rivers with knowledgeable guidance
See historic bridges and landmarks from water level
Learn about the citys industrial and cultural history
Enjoy exercise while exploring scenic waterways at pace
€ 19.43
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Experience the vibrant city of Pittsburgh from a unique perspective on a guided kayak tour through its famous three rivers. Your tour guide will lead you along the waterways while sharing fascinating stories about the city’s history, culture, and landmarks. As you paddle through the scenic rivers, you will get a close-up view of the city’s skyline, historic bridges, and iconic waterfront areas. This tour offers a blend of adventure, exercise, and education, making it perfect for visitors of all skill levels who want to explore Pittsburgh in an active and engaging way.
Throughout the tour, participants will enjoy both the natural beauty of the rivers and the rich heritage of Pittsburgh. The guide will provide interesting facts about the city’s industrial past, architectural highlights, and local culture, allowing you to see Pittsburgh in a new light. Paddling along the three rivers also offers opportunities to spot wildlife, take photographs, and relax on the water while experiencing the energy of the city from a different angle. This guided kayak adventure is ideal for families, friends, and solo travelers seeking a memorable outdoor activity that combines sightseeing, exercise, and storytelling in one enjoyable experience.
Kayaks and paddles
Life jackets
Professional safety staff
Personal expenses
Gratuities
Hat, sunglasses & sunscreen
Comfortable clothing & Towel
Water bottle
Small bag
Camera
Complete your event waiver online before arriving for tour
Children must weigh at least thirty pounds for lifejackets
Participants age must be 3 or above
Paddlers under eighteen require parent or guardian present
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
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Activity Provider: Venture Outdoors / Kayak Pittsburgh
Customer Reviews
Caroline
Had a great time here on a super hot day! It’s much cooler on the water and a great way to experience the city, cool off, and get a little exercise. Do the two hours—that way you don’t have to rush.
Keely
My husband and I are experienced kayakers but had never kayaked in downtown Pittsburgh. However, the experience is really for any level of kayaker. I would recommend Sunday because there's technically no wake allowed which would make it easier if you're new. The venture outdoor staff (Sam, Noah, Nolan, and Kendall - I wrote it down!) were helpful, friendly and professional. They gave us everything we needed to know for an enjoyable 1-hour paddle, which was pretty reasonable in cost. They're also very flexible on time, and don't start your time until you're in the. Note, there are no bathrooms but they pointed us towards the Carnegie science center which is less than 5 minutes of an easy walk with nice public restrooms.
naif
Friendly staff, great prices for 45min. Highly recommend!
Amanda
Motivated to share the review since the only other review is an insane 2-star review. This is one the best ways to experience this underrated, gorgeous city! The reservation system is really easy and the staff are friendly. They set you up with a nice boat (I had an Eddyline Sandpiper, an expensive model), a lifejacket, and paddle. All the gear is clean and high quality. They make it so easy: they sit you in the boat and push you out into the water. If you've never kayaked before, getting in and out of the boat is the hardest part imho, so by pushing you out, they make it really easy. I'm an experienced kayaker, and I own my own boat, but it's so easy to just come here and have an amazing day out by the Point. The Allegheny River is especially beautiful. So far on the days I've done this, the boat traffic was minimal, and the water placid. You should plan ahead little bit for parking. I parallel parked on North Shore Dr. There are also lots of paid lots in the area. On game days it is probably a little tight down there. To sum up, this service is awesome, and if you're coming to Pittsburgh, you should consider this as a way to see the city.
Zacharias
I had a frustrating experience with Venture Outdoors. Their downtown location was incredibly hard to locate, and their lack of available staff made it impossible to reach them through phone or social media. Even though their photos depict a stunning environment, it isn't worth it. I advise against booking online with them, because you will have an impossible time trying to find parking downtown and will have to search for a while to even find the place. We eventually chose a different company and were relieved we did.