Tour Description

The In-Depth Guided Tour is ideal for a greater understanding of what Wright was seeking to create with his masterpiece of organic architecture.  Led by one of our expert educators, this tour fully explores the interrelationship among the building, its landscape, and its fine and decorative art collections. Access to secondary spaces not available on the regular Guided Architectural Tour is included.

To enhance the experience, the number of visitors on this tour is limited and interior still photography is permitted for personal use only.

This tour lasts approximately 1.5 hours, but to fully experience the site we recommend allowing additional time to explore the landscape and other visitor amenities. The In-Depth House Tour includes the Self-Guided Exterior Experience and provides full access to the grounds.

Important Tour Information

Please note: To create the best experience possible for you and other visitors on your tour, group sizes are limited and tours begin at regularly spaced intervals. The actual start of your tour may vary past the time you booked to accommodate tour spacing. Multiple groups will be started during each time slot and upon arrival you will be placed in the first available tour group for the time slot you booked.

Allow sufficient time ahead of your scheduled tour for check-in, parking and arrival at the Visitor Center.  We recommend up to 20 minutes to complete arrival and check-in.

Expect considerable walking and standing on all guided tours. We recommend visitors wear closed-toe shoes with a rubber non-slip sole that provides both comfort and support. There is a ¼ mile walk from the Visitor Center to the house on uneven gravel surfaces. We offer a shuttle service to and from the house for visitors with mobility challenges.  

Touring the house’s multiple levels requires climbing over 100 steps. For visitors unable to climb the stairs to the upper levels of the house, an accessibility tour is available. This tour is recommended for visitors with mobility and stamina limitations. It’s a great option for visitors who are wheelchair users or who have difficulty walking, standing, and/or climbing steps during a one-hour tour. The accessibility tour includes a guided tour of Fallingwater’s first floor, followed by a personalized, guided tour of images of the upper floors and guest house. The accessibility tour includes an optional shuttle ride to and from the Visitor Center. Please contact our Visitor Services office at (724) 329-8501 for more information.

Fallingwater is not air-conditioned. 

Children younger than 6 years old, including infants and toddlers, are not permitted on the In-Depth Guided House Tour. Families with young children may reserve a guided Family Field Trip, Guided Grounds Walking Tour or Grounds Passes.

This tour includes walking outside and several flights of steps. Shuttle and accessibility assistance are available upon request.

Advance ticket purchase is essential. All tickets are subject to an additional 6% processing fee which is nonrefundable. Same-day ticket availability is not guaranteed, and admissions purchased at the gate are subject to an additional convenience fee.