FALLINGWATER - America's UNESCO World Heritage Masterpiece!
Overview
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6 hours
Mobile ticket
Fallingwater stands as one of the greatest architectural triumphs of the 20th Century. There simply is no other building like it on Planet Earth. This Masterpiece was recently selected as one of Architecture's Bucket-list inclusions. Pittsburgh's Best Tour Guide will take you to its location astride Bear Run in the Laurel Highlands of the Allegheny Mountains. Along the way you will learn the story of its architect Frank Lloyd Wright, the background of its patron Edgar Kaufmann, and the serendipity which brought it all together.
Additional Info
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Minimum age is 9 years
This Tour does NOT include admissions to either Fallingwater
What To Expect
Fallingwater
A UNESCO World Heritage treasure, the design and construction of Fallingwater presented the world with a styructure unlike any built before. It resuscitated Frank Lloyd Wright's career leading to landmark buildings such as the Guggenheim Museum and the Johnson Wax headquarters. uprooted traditional froms of arcjtecture the world over.s "The Best Example of American Architecture" -American Institute of Architects (AIA)
Laurel Highlands
Pittsburgh entrepreneur and philanthropist Edgar Kaufmann choose this scenic district of the Allegheny Mountains as the location for his family's revolutionary Frank Lloyd Wright-designed "cottage".
Options
Fallingwater
This Tour provides transportation to and from Fallingwater via the Pennsylvania Turnpike. Extraordinary commentary is provided during the drive in both directions. Pickup included
What‘s Included
Live commentary on board
Transport by private vehicle
Fallingwater HOUSE TOUR- The Tour of the House MUST be booked with Fallingwater directly.
Gratuities
Entry/Admission - Fallingwater
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
33 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Surprising visit to Fallingwater.
Yaniviajando,May 26, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00We chose the excursion because we did not have our own vehicle and applications cannot be used. The guide, a friendly person with knowledge, was very elderly, in an old and dirty car, driving at high speed. They should take these details into account when choosing suppliers. The visit to the house, which we had to arrange on our own, was very interesting. Additionally, the place and the surroundings are beautiful. I do not recommend booking the trip.
Fallingwater and Surrounding Area Tour
Rob D,Apr 29, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00My guide was sensational, full on and very knowledgeable. He mixed a number an events and people to create a dialogue which covers the subject matter you are wishing to know about. Additionally, the historical backdrop of USA in the region supplied a further contextual scope.
Need to book your own...
bert,Oct 26, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Need to book your own tour Before booking Viator's trip. Not knowing that made the whole process difficult
Bucket list experience
Helen C,Sep 4, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Something I have always wanted to do and didn’t disappoint…. Except for maybe the scaffolding but you can forgive that. An amazing building and the in-depth tour is really worth it. George who drove us there was a real character with a wealth of knowledge and laughs to go with it.
Amazing house!
OhioTrav42,Jul 2, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Amazing & unique house built over a waterfall. The tour guide did a great job providing information. The operation was well organized including the visitor center, parking, and gift shop. The location is 90-minutes outside of Pittsburgh, so a bit of a drive to get there. The gift shop had some neat items, but is fairly expensive.
Great Trip To Fallingwater
davidbG322PZ,Jun 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Leave the driving to George Debolt who can keep you entertained with the history of Pittsburgh and why it is so cool all the way to Fallingwater and back to your hotel in Pittsburgh. You will need to arrange seperate admission to Fallingwater which is so worth the visit. It was a memorable trip.
Roadtrip 2024
JonH76,Oct 27, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Always a fascinating place to visit and see. A very unique building that any body that likes architecture should see. Nor cheap though and book ahead.
Fallingwater
clusk1162,Sep 5, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The house was amazing, Tour guide was very knowledgeable. Highly recommend this tour if you are a fan of FL Wright. Definitely wear walking shoes as lots of gravel paths to the house and lots of stairs up and down. Wouldn't do tour if in wheelchair or not an avid walker.
Wonderful as expected
Josieg624,Jun 18, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Wonderful place, great guided tour, book in advance as they fill up and have limited guided tours. We had a morning tour. Fallingwater was a bucket list item for me and it did not disappoint. Loved it so much and would love to return in the Autumn, the landscape must be stunning just like this home. Staff at the check in was great, nice open air check in/gift shop/snack shop/exhibit. Tip: be sure and use restroom before the tour.
Not much, we went to see we were in St Clairsville, Ohio bordering the state of Pennsylvania
jaudidudi,Jan 9, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A city that is partly preserved as old in the center and that takes care of its architecture, there was not much movement, the day was very cold
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