Whiskey Rebellion & Prohibition Tour

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Make new friends as you learn the exciting history of whiskey in Pittsburgh (and enjoy a drink or two!) — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

Enjoy a Prohibition Cocktail at the Downtown Ritual House with us! — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

Our cocktail tour! From the mill to the still, whiskey has been a cornerstone in Pittsburgh's history. Come downtown for our whiskey tour where you will discover how whiskey has fueled political, labor and social movements throughout the region. Begin and end your tour in style with a Prohibition cocktail at the Ritual House and an Old Fashioned at the Rebel Room. As we walk the streets of Downtown, along iconic architecture, you'll learn about the violent Whiskey Rebellion in Pittsburgh, hidden former (as well as existing!) speakeasies around the city, and how Prohibition affected the region.

**Please note: This is NOT a bar crawl but a whiskey history tour that includes two handcrafted cocktails. This event is 21+ only, no minors please.

***For private/custom tour requests: please contact us.

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At a glance

Duration: 2 h 30 min
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 15 people
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English
Operated by: Walk the Burgh Tours

Ages: Adults (21–80 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Hot drink on cold days
Included: 15% off coupon to the local Wigle Distillery
Included: A whole lot of fun! :-)
Included: Local guide
Included: Bottled water
Included: Coupons to our local restaurant partners
Included: Alcoholic beverages: 2 handcrafted cocktails

Not included

Not included: Gratuities
Not included: Dinner

Itinerary

David Lawrence Convention Center

10 min

Meet your local guide to get started with this special experience!
Mellon Square

2 min

Walk past this beautiful central square of Downtown
Stop 3

15 min

Sip a handcrafted Prohibition cocktail at this great restaurant partner of ours!
Stop 4

5 min

Be marveled by this oldest hotel in town and its stunning grandeur!
Stop 5

5 min

Discover this hidden alleyway where a lot of illegal Prohibition activity took place
Stop 6

10 min

Experience this grand avenue in the heart of Downtown with its outstanding architecture while learning about the relevant whiskey history bits
Stop 7

Passing by

Walk down the former Wall street of Pittsburgh with its outstanding bank buildings
Stop 8

5 min

Learn about Henry Clay Frick's whiskey legacy, his main rival, and his corporate tower
Stop 9

30 min

The tour will end at the Rebel Room at the Industrialist Hotel located at 405 Wood St, Pittsburgh, PA 15222 for a specialty cocktail. This is only a short 1/2 mile from where the tour begins.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

On the Penn Ave side of the David L. Lawrence Convention Center, between 10th + 11th Street, look for the white lit-up bike in the window

End point

The tour will end at the Rebel Room at the Industrialist Hotel for a delicious specialty cocktail! This is only a short 1/2 mile from where the tour begins.

Using your ticket

Please note: Look for the white bike in the window to find our small shop on the Penn Ave side of the Downtown Convention Center. - Bring a valid ID and a water bottle. - And last but not least: Please don't forget to get tipsy with your bartender AND your Whiskey Tour guide :-)