Echoes from the Iron Forge: Pittsburgh Phantoms Ghost Tour

Overview

Available languages

English

1 hour

Mobile ticket

Step into the shadowy streets of Pittsburgh with our walking ghost tour, where history meets haunting!

Led by a seasoned local guide who excels in haunted history and storytelling, this tour will lead you to the city’s most iconic and eerie locations. As you wander through the historic district, you’ll hear spine-chilling tales of spectral residents haunting the Pittsburgh Playhouse, ghostly apparitions at the University of Pittsburgh, and unsettling stories from the Old Allegheny Jail Museum.

This isn’t just a ghost tour; it’s a deep dive into Pittsburgh’s gritty past and its eerie legacy. Traverse a mile of haunted ground, where each stop reveals the darker side of the Steel City. The tales are well-researched and gripping, providing a mix of supernatural thrills and historical insight. While we can’t enter private buildings, the haunted atmosphere will captivate you with every step.

Get ready for a night of spine-tingling stories and a closer look at Pittsburgh’s mysterious past!

Additional Info

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What To Expect

Peer into the eerie past of the Pittsburgh Playhouse, where performers claim to hear ghostly applause echoing through the empty halls. There's a lingering spirit of The Lady in White, often spotted silently watching the stage from the balcony. The whispers of long-deceased actors are said to fill the air, leaving visitors with an unsettling chill.

9 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

University of Pittsburgh

Wander the grounds of Pittsburgh University, where several buildings are steeped in ghostly lore. The Cathedral of Learning is rumored to host several spectral students who wander its Gothic hallways. As night falls, the ghostly figure of the Blue Lady is said to roam, blending seamlessly into shadows and sending shivers down spines.

9 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

What‘s Included

Thoroughly researched and accurate history

Professional and courteous guide

Authentic local ghost stories

Guide tip

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Echoes from the Iron Forge: Pittsburgh Phantoms Ghost Tour

Reviews

4.30

20 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Really fun way to see some of Pittsburgh
Jen G,,Sep 30, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00
We had a great time. Our tour guide was very knowledgeable and told us a ton of history about Pittsburgh. And of course, lots of fun ghost stories as well!
Phenomenal ghost tour
R1943LSjohnk,,Aug 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Just got back from the ghosts of the iron forge Pittsburgh phantoms ghost tour and it was awesome! The tour guide Shay was very knowledgeable and friendly. She even threw in some jokes to go with the scary stories. Very highly recommend it to anyone interested in learning about haunted Pittsburgh places.
Group of 6
jiml742,,Aug 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Our guide was very knowledgeable and well spoken. It was her 1st solo tour and she was amazing. It was on August 19. Sorry can’t remember her name. Would recommend this tour!
Beware
Tracy F,,Jul 26, 2025
- Review from Viator
1.00
No one showed up at the meeting spot. Reached out to the help desk but they didn’t respond until the next day. Have not received reimbursement
Confident tour guide
sarahdU7438LH,,Dec 28, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Shay was a confident tour guide with good stories. She took the time to call our group and make sure we knew where the meet up location was!
Fun with Family
StlrLuv,,Dec 27, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Our tour guide Shay was very knowledgeable about the city and the history of all of the stories. She was very personable and fun to listen to. I have two teenagers who were not looking forward to the tour but ended up having a good time.
A nice evening activity to do
Sylvia F,,Dec 1, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00
It was a nice walking tour! Our guide was fun and engaging. Definitely now know more about the downtown area ghost stories!
Worth the money and time.
I8690UYdebbiec,,Nov 16, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Shaylin was outstanding. We were very impressed by her knowledge of Pittsburg history. The building were amazing. No ghost were seen but the stories were all fascinating. Amazing presenter, very professional.
Spooky and educational
Kristin T,,Nov 6, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
I originally wanted to go on a Pittsburgh architecture tour but I’m a night person, so a ghost tour aligned better with my schedule. Shay did a great job elaborating on the interesting history of the buildings we visited. I appreciate her passion for history and her personal research efforts of the sites.
Informatively spooky
390micaelap,,Nov 4, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Shay was a wonderful guide! She did a great job of tying history and paranormal together! Who knew that such a small area of Pittsburgh held so much paranormal history!