Best Sweet Treats in Pittsburgh + Pittsburgh Sweet Treats Tour FAQ

The Underground Sweet Treats Tour in Pittsburgh is a guided walking food tour that explores almond torte donuts, French pastries, coffee, baklava, downtown landmarks, Market Square, and Steel City history.

Donuts are just the beginning! This is a sweet treats tour, so alongside a Pittsburgh twist on a donut you'll enjoy French pastries, a specialty milkshake, a chocolatey coffee treat and baklava, each with a story about the city.

The Underground Sweet Treats Tour has been rated one of the top food tours in Pittsburgh and the world for over 8 years by TripAdvisor. We have more than 28,000 reviews on TripAdvisor, Viator, Airbnb, Google, and many other places. We think that's a pretty good endorsement.

The Underground Sweet Treats Tour has more than 28,000 reviews that say we are the best sweet treats tour and, in many cases, the best food tour in Pittsburgh.

The Pittsburgh Sweet Treats Tour combines delicious local treats, downtown sightseeing, architecture, history, and photo opportunities into one memorable experience.

Our Pittsburgh Sweet Treats, Coffee & City History Walking Tour is a sweet walk through the heart of the city with five tastings: Prantl's Bakery, La Gourmandine, Nicholas Coffee & Tea, Milkshake Factory and Sultan Döner Kebab & Baklava. Lineup may vary depending on the day of the week or the season. Along the way you'll see Mellon Square, Market Square and PPG Place, and on nice days you can stroll out to Point State Park where the rivers meet.

Every stop has its fans. Guests love the burnt almond torte donut at Prantl's (a twist on the bakery's signature cake), the croissants at La Gourmandine, the chocolate-covered espresso beans at Nicholas Coffee & Tea, the creative shakes at Milkshake Factory (like strawberry pretzel salad, a Pittsburgh classic) and the baklava at Sultan Döner.

Our partners love to change things up. In fall, look for seasonal donuts like pumpkin and apple. In colder months, warm drinks like hot cocoa may join the lineup, and on hot days, nothing beats a milkshake.

The Underground Sweet Treats Tour prides itself on having some of the best pastries and sweet treats on all of our tours.

Your guide hand-picks a lineup that shows off the best of each stop, so you get to try things you might not have ordered on your own. At some stops, you may get to pick a flavor.

Five! You'll enjoy one sweet tasting at each stop, with some treats served as shareable portions so you can try a little of everything.

Some Pittsburgh tour experiences may include coffee or other beverage pairings depending on the specific route and partner offerings.

Guests meet their guide near the starting location and walk together through downtown Pittsburgh, stopping at curated bakeries, cafés, and sweet treat shops along the way.

The tour starts at Mellon Square Coffee in the lobby of the Omni William Penn Hotel, right across from Mellon Square downtown.

The Pittsburgh tour focuses on downtown Pittsburgh, including areas near the Omni William Penn Hotel, PPG Plaza, Market Square, the Cultural District, and nearby landmarks.

About one mile through downtown, or about a mile and a half when we add Point State Park on nice days.

The Pittsburgh tour is a walking tour with light to moderate walking between sweet treat stops, cafés, downtown landmarks, and historic sites.

Mellon Square Garage, directly under Mellon Square Park, is right outside the hotel and convenient for the tour.

Comfortable walking shoes and weather-appropriate clothing are recommended for the sweet treats tour in Pittsburgh.

Yes, we run rain or shine. Bring an umbrella on rainy days. In poor weather, your guide may skip the Point State Park extension and keep the route compact.

Yes, sweet treats tours in Pittsburgh run year round, weather permitting.

Yes! Our Pittsburgh Ghost Tour: Haunted History & Sweet Treats pairs sweet treats with some of the city's spookier stories. Check our website for dates and times.

Please let us know about any dietary needs when you book, and we'll check with our partners and let you know what's available before your tour.

Gluten-free availability varies by bakery partner in Pittsburgh, so guests should contact the tour team before booking with specific dietary needs.

Several of our partners in Pittsburgh have gluten-free options. Please include any dietary restrictions at the time of booking so our guides can ensure you have a great tour.

Several of our partners in Pittsburgh have vegan-friendly options. Please include any dietary restrictions at the time of booking so our guides can ensure you have a great tour.

Yes. Vegetarian friendly options are often available on the sweet treats tour in Pittsburgh.

Please tell us about any allergies when you book. Your guide will check with our partners ahead of time to find the best options for you. Since our partners prepare their treats in shared kitchens, we can't guarantee against cross-contact.

Absolutely. Kids love the milkshakes and treats, and we can offer kid-friendly drink options like hot chocolate.

Yes. The Pittsburgh Sweet Treats Tour is designed to be family friendly and enjoyable for guests of all ages.

There are tons of things to do with your kids in Pittsburgh. We'd recommend the Underground Sweet Treats Tour. It was intentionally designed to be fun for kids of all ages. In 2015, Jeff Woelker created the tour because his family was always looking for things to do in the morning, as a family, that were fun and delicious. That's how the Underground Donut Tour got created.

Strollers are generally welcome on the tour in Pittsburgh, though the route may include busy sidewalks, historic streets, and uneven surfaces.

The tour follows downtown sidewalks. Please contact us before you book so we can talk through the route and make sure it works for your group.

Yes. The sweet treats tour in Pittsburgh is a great activity for solo travelers looking to explore the city and meet other guests.

Donut and dessert lovers from near and far join us in Pittsburgh, including visitors from overseas and plenty of donut tour fans who have joined us in other cities and add Pittsburgh to their list.

Yes. Private group tours are available in Pittsburgh for birthdays, corporate outings, student groups, family gatherings, and celebrations.

Yes. Corporate and team-building sweet treats tours are available in Pittsburgh.

Yes. The Underground Sweet Treats Tour in Pittsburgh can accommodate both small and large groups.

Prices for the Underground Sweet Treats Tour in Pittsburgh start as low as $55. For the most current pricing and availability, check our website.

For the best pricing and the most up-to-date availability, you can purchase tickets for the sweet treats tour in Pittsburgh directly on our website.

Booking in advance is recommended for the sweet treats tour in Pittsburgh, especially during weekends, holidays, and busy travel seasons.