21 Best Team-Building Activities To Do in Pittsburgh for 2024
Get ready to discover Pittsburgh’s landmarks and hidden gems on your upcoming corporate retreat!
Known as "the Steel City" for its historic role in the U.S. steel industry, Pittsburgh is where innovation meets tradition.
At TeamOut, we're dedicated to creating experiences that highlight the essence of Pittsburgh.
With 446 bridges and landmarks like the Duquesne Incline and the Carnegie Museums, Pittsburgh has an abundance to offer, and we're here to reveal its treasures.
Let's make your corporate retreat an unforgettable standout in the City of Bridges!
One hunt, two museums! Explore the Carnegie Museum of Art and the Carnegie Museum of Natural History in one spectacular scavenger hunt! From mummified pharaohs to colorful van Goghs, you and your team will be following clues in search of answers to tricky questions! All you need to be successful is attention to detail and teamwork!
Location: 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15213
Schedule: Contact the company
Duration: 1-2 hours
Prices: Contact the company
Food on-site: No
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
Transport from the City Center: No
Rating: 4.5⭐
Recommended for: Teams that thrive on problem-solving and cultural exploration.
Who said a museum tour can’t be fun? Get ready for a memorable team adventure at the Carnegie Museums!
If you’re a professional baseball fan, you can’t miss the Pittsburgh Pirates in action! The Pirates compete in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a member club of the National League (NL) Central Division. Head to PNC Park, Pittsburgh Pirates’ home since 2001, and prepare for a thrilling time with your crew!
Location: 115 Federal St, Pittsburgh, PA 15212
Schedule: It depends on the game
Duration: 2-3 hours
Prices: From $26/pp - average price is $68
Food on-site: Yes
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
Transport from the City Center: No
Rating: 4.7⭐
Recommended for: Teams interested in sports and that enjoy live games.
Head to PNC Park and catch a Pirates’ home game with your squad!
Kennywood Amusement Park is a must-see in Pittsburgh. For over 125 years, it has provided plenty of thrilling adventures and it’s even one of USA Today 10 Best Theme Parks. Featuring eight roller coasters, extreme thrill rides, water attractions, and options for the little ones, Kennywood offers something for every team! Depending on the season, don’t miss Phantom Fall Fest and the award-winning Holiday Lights.
Location: 800 Kennywood Blvd, West Mifflin, PA 15122
Schedule: Monday - Friday: 11:00 am - 8:00 pm | Saturday & Sunday: 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
Duration: All day
Prices: From $39.99/pp
Food on-site: Yes
Accessibility: Facilities are wheelchair accessible
Transport from the City Center: No
Rating: 4.7⭐
Recommended for: Teams that love thrilling rides and adrenaline-boosting adventures.
Fear not: Your corporate retreat is about to get even more exciting at Kennywood Amusement Park!
Get the party started on a pontoon boat and enjoy the scenic views of downtown Pittsburgh with your crew! Pittsburgh is known for its local brews, so it only makes sense to add the two together with Pittsburgh Party Pontoons. Each pontoon boat seats up to 18 people in a bar-style format, making it the ideal option for a day out with your squad on The Three Rivers.
Location: Landing and Marina at Station Square, 238 W Station Square Drive, Pittsburgh, Pa 15219
Schedule: Everyday from 10:00 am - 10:00 pm
Duration: 1-2 hours
Prices: Public tours from $50/pp on Weekdays, $55/pp on Weekends | Private tours from $440/tour
Food on-site: No
Accessibility: Contact the company
Transport from the City Center: No
Rating: 4.8⭐
Recommended for: Teams that enjoy scenic river cruises, and local brews.
Hop aboard and enjoy the views on this Pittsburgh Party Pontoon!
Stop by Escape Room Pittsburgh, master challenges and solve clues in order to escape! This is the city’s first interactive, immersive puzzle game. Here is where your mind will play tricks on you and only those who are able to solve the mystery will walk out victorious! Escape rooms include: Houdini’s Last Escape, Co-Sign Speakeasy, Diamond Heist, Tomb Explorer, Carnegie’s Millions, and Subway Escape.
Location:569 Greenfield Ave. Floor 1 Pittsburgh, PA 15207 or 145 E 8th Ave. Homestead, PA 15120
Schedule: Contact the company
Duration: 1 hour
Prices: $35/pp
Food on-site: No
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
Transport from the City Center: No
Rating: 4.6⭐
Recommended for: Teams that thrive on problem-solving and teamwork.
Don’t let your mind play tricks on you! Solve the riddles and puzzles as a team and escape the room!
Chop, Wok & Talk is the ultimate place for a hands-on culinary experience! Choose from one of the following cuisines: Asian (mixture of Thai, Korean, Chinese & Vietnamese), Italian, Argentinian, American-French, Moroccan and Greek. Afterwards, pick your desired menu. You will be working together, with the guidance of professional instructors, to prepare your chosen menu!
Location: 5404 Penn Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15206
Schedule: Everyday from 9:00 am - 9:00 pm
Duration: 3 hours
Prices: $90/pp - $100/pp
Food on-site: Yes
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
Transport from the City Center: No
Rating: 4.7⭐
Recommended for: Teams that enjoy hands-on activities and culinary challenges.
Challenge your team to a hands-on culinary experience and work as a group to prepare a delicious menu!
Contemporary Craft is a studio that focuses primarily on ceramic, fiber, glass, books, paper metal, and wood. Offering multiple workshops, it’s an excellent place to add a creative element to your event. These workshops are customized to meet the needs of each request, and you’ll be working with a local artist or group of artists!
Location: 5645 Butler Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15201
Schedule: Monday - Saturday: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Duration: 3 hours
Prices: $35/pp
Food on-site: No
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
Transport from the City Center: No
Rating: 4.7⭐
Recommended for: Artsy teams or anyone interested in learning a new craft!
Explore different materials from wood and metal to paper and glass in this craft workshop!
Steeltown Event Park is the place to be for a day of adventures with your team. Offering Paintball, Low Impact Paintball, Airsoft, and Gellyball options, you’re definitely in for a treat! Paintball is a top choice as it promotes teamwork and communication skills. With its fast-paced action and challenging game, fun is guaranteed! Package includes 300 paintballs per person, a party host, and all the equipment you need!
Location: 2 Willow Ave, Oakdale, PA 15071
Schedule: Everyday from 10:00 am - 10:00 pm
Duration: 2 hours
Prices: $25/pp
Food on-site: No
Accessibility: Contact the company
Transport from the City Center: No
Rating: 4.8⭐
Recommended for: Teams that enjoy high-energy, competitive activities and outdoor adventure.
Get competitive on this paintball session at Steeltown Event Park! This is an adrenaline-boosting activity your team will love!
Book a glassmaking class at Pittsburgh Glass Center and learn a new skill as a team! From multiple options available, choose to make a charcuterie plate, a sculpted glass flower, a fused glass coaster, a glass suncatcher, or a pride day rainbow magnet! Professional instructors will guide your squad through the process. All you have to do is use your imagination!
Book a tour with Burgh Bits & Bites Food Tours and savor local dishes and Pittsburgh delicacies with your group! On your tour, you will also explore the vivid history of the Steel City! Choose from 6 available tours according to your location, including Strip District, Brookline, Lawrenceville, Southside, Saxonburg, or Harmony. Are you hungry yet?
Location: 310 E. Grandview Ave. Zelienople, PA 16063
Schedule: Contact the company
Duration: 2-2.5 hours
Prices: $53/pp
Food on-site: Yes
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
Transport from the City Center: No
Rating: 4.7⭐
Recommended for: Teams that appreciate culinary experiences and exploring local cuisines.
Stop by famous restaurants and local shops on this Pittsburgh Food Tour! You’ll taste the best products in town!
Experience Pittsburgh's iconic places and share stories in independent pubs and cafes, carefully curated by Pittsburgh Scavenger & Treasure Hunt. Work as a team or choose to compete head-to-head to set the fastest time on our Pittsburgh leaderboard! Pick from Downtown Culture scavenger hunt, Industrial Dreams, Northshore, and The Flats. We promise that each hunt offers an exciting and thrilling experience!
Location: Meeting point at First Avenue Station
Schedule: Contact the company
Duration: 1.5-2 hours
Prices: $20/pp
Food on-site: No
Accessibility: Activity takes place on the streets of Pittsburgh
Transport from the City Center: No
Rating: 4.8⭐
Recommended for: Teams that enjoy problem-solving, teamwork, and adventure.
What’s better than a scavenger hunt? A scavenger & treasure hunt happening at the same time!
Travel back in time aboard Duquesne Incline, a century-old cable car, and see the most stunning views of downtown Pittsburgh! This is one of the few remaining inclines in the US! Duquesne Incline still features its original, elegant, wooden cable cars. You can now watch the machinery while it operates. At the upper station, you can find a museum of Pittsburgh history, adding an extra stop to your activity!
Location: 1197 West Carson Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15219
Schedule: Everyday from 6:30 am - 12:30 am
Duration: A few minutes
Prices: $1.75/pp each way or $3.50 round trip
Food on-site: No
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
Transport from the City Center: No
Rating: 4.5⭐
Recommended for: Teams that enjoy city views and historic rides.
The trip up and down on the incline only lasts a few minutes. Take time to enjoy the views and the experience of riding a historic funicular.
Adventure WV creates customized programs for your group. Pick the High Ropes & Aerial Adventure if you aim to take your event to new heights! High course activities enhance communication and promote teamwork! Choose Guided Outdoor Adventures and prepare for hiking, biking, kayaking and climbing! With Team Development Programs available, as well as Group Orientation, this adventure is one for the books!
Gather your team and embark on an hour-long journey through Pittsburgh Brewing, home to Iron City Beer and I.C. Light. Here, you’ll learn everything about the brewing company’s history while getting a privileged behind-the-scenes tour of all the brewing equipment. Sample flagship beers as well as seasonal releases made on Pittsburgh Brewing’s 42-acre property along the Allegheny River.
Location: 150 Ferry Street, Creighton, PA, 15030
Schedule: Every Thursday, Friday, and Saturday at 11:00 am, 1:00 pm, and 3:00 pm
Duration: 1 hour
Prices: $350/team - Private tour
Food on-site: No
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
Transport from the City Center: No
Rating: 4.8⭐
Recommended for: Teams that appreciate craft beverages and are interested in learning about the brewing process.
If the brewing process has always fascinated you, this is your chance to explore all the equipment on a privileged behind-the-scenes tour!
If you always wanted to try skydiving - yes, the real one, outdoors - but you never felt brave enough, this is your chance! Join your team and book a skydiving session with Skydive Pennsylvania. Located at the Grove City Airport in Mercer, PA, Skydive PA is Western Pennsylvania’s premier skydiving center. With a strong focus on safety, this is a fantastic activity even for first-time skydivers! Strengthen team bonds as you share your experience and encourage each other!
Location: 496 Old Ash Rd, Mercer, PA 16137
Schedule: Everyday from 8:00 am to sunset
Duration: Total time - 1 hour
Prices: $289.00/pp
Food on-site: No
Accessibility: Contact the company
Transport from the City Center: No
Rating: 5⭐
Recommended for: Teams that thrive on adrenaline-boosting activities.
Get ready for a once-in-a-lifetime thrilling adventure with Skydive Pennsylvania!
This classic Gateway Clipper Fleet tour provides an overview of the city, highlighting significant buildings, landmarks, and bridges visible from the Three Rivers. In the meantime, enjoy interactive narration on board. The river cruise starts on the Monongahela River and continues on both the Allegheny and Ohio Rivers. The best part? Sightseeing cruises departing at 6:30 pm and 8:00 pm feature Happy Hour Cocktail Specials!
Location: 350 West Station Square Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15219
Schedule: Contact the company
Duration: 1 hour
Prices: $30/pp
Food on-site: Yes. Snack bar and full-service cash bar
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
Transport from the City Center: No
Rating: 4.8⭐
Recommended for: Teams that love exploring landscapes and learning about local history.
What better way to explore Pittsburgh than on a sightseeing river cruise?
Leave your office routine or event venue behind and get ready for the thrill of 45 mph Italian made karts at Pitt Race. Choose the Private Group Activities package and experience a racing event, try backseat driving, challenge your crew to battlecross, or join the ultimate VIP track experience! There are options for every type of team!
Location: 201 Penndale Road, Wampum, PA 16157
Schedule: Contact the company
Duration: Half-day or full-day
Prices: Contact the company
Food on-site: Yes, catering service can be provided
Accessibility: Contact the company
Transport from the City Center: No
Rating: 4.9⭐
Recommended for: Teams that thrive on speed, competition, and adrenaline.
Are you into kart races and friendly competition? Then this activity is for you!
Join this out-of-the-box evening tour and discover Pittsburgh's historic landmarks—with a spooky twist. This is a small-group, history-themed ghost tour, where you’ll learn all about real, scary stories along the way! Do you think your team is brave enough to join? Highlights of the Black & Ghost Tour include Grant Street's parade route, Hollywood history at Allegheny County Juvenile Court, and the ghost of the Frick Building.
Location: Meeting point - 1049 Penn Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15222, USA
Schedule: Contact the company
Duration: 2 hours
Prices: $32/pp
Food on-site: No
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
Transport from the City Center: No
Rating: 4.3⭐
Recommended for: Teams interested in history, mystery, and the supernatural.
Get familiar with the spooky side of Pittsburgh on this Black & Ghost Tour!
Discover Andy Warhol’s legacy on a guided tour to The Andy Warhol Museum, one of the Carnegie Museums in Pittsburgh. Here, explore the largest collection of Warhol art and archives in the world! Guided group tours will show you the permanent collection and special exhibitions through interactive activities. The best part? Tours can be customized to your team!
Location: 117 Sandusky Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15212
Schedule:
Duration: 1 hour of guided tour
Prices: $23/pp
Food on-site: No
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
Transport from the City Center: No
Rating: 5⭐
Recommended for: Creative and art-loving teams would appreciate this visit.
See some of the most iconic art pieces of the previous century at The Andy Warhol Museum!
Gather your team and visit this American architectural icon: Frank Lloyd Wright's Fallingwater, located just an hour from Pittsburgh. Take in the views of this majestic 20th century home, spanning a waterfall in Pennsylvania's Allegheny Mountains. This is a comfortable, private tour suitable for teams of every size. Tour the sight on an in-depth tour, or a regular tour—it's totally up to you!
Location: Meeting point at any location up to 7 miles from Downtown Pittsburgh
Schedule: Contact the company
Duration: 6 hours (including travel time from Pittsburgh)
Prices: $387/per group of 4
Food on-site: You are welcome to pack your own snacks and drinks
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
Transport from the City Center: Transport offered from Downtown Pittsburgh
Rating: 4.9⭐
Recommended for: Architecture enthusiasts and nature-loving teams.
See this UNESCO World Heritage Masterpiece for yourself on this Viator Tour!
Book a memorable Bar Crawl with Let’s Roam and get familiar with the most iconic bars in Pittsburgh! Live your best nightlife like a local! With the help of an adventurous guide, visit highlights such as Dive Bar & Grille, Archie's Bar, and Mario's South Side Saloon. Work your way down Carson Street like never before, banging out challenges left and right while having the time of your life at Pittsburgh Bar Crawl!
Location: Starting point at Carson Street
Schedule: Contact the company
Duration: 1.5 hours
Prices: $12/pp
Food on-site: No
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
Transport from the City Center: No
Rating: 4.5⭐
Recommended for: Teams looking for a fun, social night out.
Looking for a fun, exciting team night out? Look no further than this Bar Crawl Tour!
Want to Plan Your Next Team-Building Retreat? Ask our Experts
Our TeamOut recommendations bring the energy of Pittsburgh to life, offering the best team-building activities the city has to offer.Experience it all: Explore The Andy Warhol Museum, embark on a Three Rivers Sightseeing Cruise, tour Pittsburgh Brewing, or ride the legendary Duquesne Incline.
Believe us when we say - There's something exciting for every team!Gather your crew for a visit to Fallingwater, a day at Kennywood Amusement Park, or a night out on a Pittsburgh Bar Crawl.
With TeamOut, planning your Pittsburgh retreat is seamless! Let us design a personalized experience that matches your team's goals and budget.
Schedule a free call today and take the next step towards planning a fantastic retreat in the Steel City!
Thomas Mazimann, a French entrepreneur and former international kayaking athlete, transitioned from sports to tech after moving to the U.S. He co-founded TeamOut, revolutionizing team gatherings.
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