Private Boat Tour Pittsburgh: All 3 Rivers with Captain

Bring your own music and drinks as you glide past Pittsburgh’s cityscape at your own pace

A private boat tour of Pittsburgh's three rivers with a live captain guide, running 90 minutes and covering Point State Park, PNC Park, Heinz Field and the three sister bridges. The captain narrates the city's highlights or steps back so you can cruise at your own tempo with your own music. Bring your own food and drinks aboard. Parking fees and gratuities are included in the price.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Point State Park5m
2. Heinz Fieldpassing by
3. PNC Parkpassing by
4. Carnegie Science Centerpassing by

Private guided boat tour in Pittsburgh

• Board private luxury boat
• Enjoy guided tour of 3 rivers
• Take group photo at Point State Park
• Pass by Heinz Field stadium
• Pass by PNC Park ballpark
• View large green certified building
• Pass by Carnegie Science Center
• Cruise under 3 iconic sister bridges
• Cruise under Philip Murray bridge

The experience

The boat departs from Point State Park, where you'll get a group photo with the fountain and the city skyline behind you, then heads out onto the three rivers that define Pittsburgh's geography. Your captain knows the city in depth and will narrate the sights as you pass them: PNC Park, rated the best ballpark in the league for its riverfront setting and built in 2001 with a retro look; Heinz Field, the 68,400-seat stadium home to the six-time Super Bowl champion Pittsburgh Steelers; the Carnegie Science Center, one of the world's largest green-certified buildings designed to look like a cruise ship hanging over the water. The boat also passes the green space and waterfall walkway of the Science Center's riverfront side.

The signature moment is cruising under the three sister bridges: identical structures over 100 years old and the only place in the world where you can pass under all three at once. At night they're lit up, and the rivers glow. You'll also pass under the Philip Murray Bridge, named after the first United Steelworkers union president, and spot the iconic dino-geese painted at the top of the pier. The whole route takes 90 minutes and covers all the major landmarks without rushing.

You control the mood. If you want the guided narrative, your captain delivers it. If you'd rather sit back with your own music, food and drinks, bring whatever you like aboard, the captain will let you enjoy the sights on your terms. The boat has been running since 2008 and works equally well for couples on a sunset cruise, families, or a group of friends wanting to show off the city from the water.

What’s included

• Captain and live narration in English.
• parking fees.
• gratuities.
• group photo at Point State Park with the fountain and skyline in the background.

Before you book

Days and timesThursday and FridayDepartures at 12:30 and 17:00

Book up to12h before

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyPublic transport nearby

Operated by Rush Hour Boat Charters

Is this one for you?Book this if you're traveling as a couple, a small family or a group of friends and want to see the city from the water without the rigid schedule of a larger tour. The private boat means you set whether the captain talks or stays quiet, and you can bring your own food and music to make it exactly the kind of outing you want.

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Top questions

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What are the three sister bridges I'll cruise under?

The three sister bridges are identical structures built over 100 years ago that span the rivers in Pittsburgh. They're the only set of three identical bridges in the world you can pass under on a single boat route, and they're especially striking when lit up at night.

Can I bring my own food and music on the boat?

Yes. You can bring your own food, drinks and music aboard, so you can set the atmosphere however you like. The captain will narrate the sights if you want, or you can cruise to your own soundtrack.

How long is the tour and what does it cover?

The tour runs 90 minutes and covers all three Pittsburgh rivers, passing Point State Park, PNC Park, Heinz Field, the Carnegie Science Center and the three sister bridges. You'll get a group photo at Point State Park at the start.

Is this tour suitable for families with kids?

Yes, the tour is family-friendly and works for all fitness levels. Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller, and public transportation options are available near the departure point at Point State Park.

What's included in the price?

The captain and guided narration, parking fees and gratuities are all included. You don't pay extra for the guide or tips, and parking is covered.