FALLINGWATER - America's UNESCO World Heritage Masterpiece!
FALLINGWATER - America's UNESCO World Heritage Masterpiece!
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.
Book This ExperienceA glimpse of the journey
Your Itinerary
A curated journey through the experience
Fallingwater
-American Institute of Architects (AIA)
3 hoursLaurel 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".
Pennsylvania Turnpike
The route to Fallingwater takes you along America's Furst Superhighway - The Pennsylvania Turnpike. You'll learn the story of its construction including its links to the Erie Canal, Pennsylvania Railroad, Brooklyn Bridge, and Adolf Hitler's Autobahn.
Ohiopyle State Park
Ten minutes from the entrance to Fallingwater are the scenic Ohiopyle Falls of the Youghiogheny River. You'll pass under the Great Allegheny Passage - the Best Hiking and Biking Trail in the World - to get there.
10 minutesGreat Allegheny Passage
Ten minutes from Fallingwater, you will pass under the Great Allegheny Passage (GAP) the best hiking and biking trail; in the world. Starting in Pittsburgh it travels through the Allegheny Mountains to Cumberland, MD where it links with the C&O Canal Towpath to Georgetown, MD and Washington, DC.
Included
- Transport by private vehicle
- Live commentary on board
Not Included
- Fallingwater HOUSE TOUR- The Tour of the House MUST be booked with Fallingwater directly.
- Gratuities
- Entry/Admission - Fallingwater
Good to Know
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Minimum age is 9 years
- Most travelers can participate
- This Tour does NOT include admissions to either Fallingwater
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Tickets & Cancellation
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.