Whiskey Rebellion & Prohibition Tour

Pittsburgh
Durations- 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
Languages- English
Address- 1049 Penn Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15222, USA

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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What To Expect

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David Lawrence Convention Center



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

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Mellon Square



Walk past this beautiful central square of Downtown

2 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Ritual House



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

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Omni William Penn Hotel



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

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Cherry Way



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

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Grant Street



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

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Fourth Avenue



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

• Admission Ticket Free

Frick Building



Learn about Henry Clay Frick’s whiskey legacy, his main rival, and his corporate tower

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

The Rebel Room



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.

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Highlight

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not recommended for travelers with back problems
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation
Stroller accessible
Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Transportation is wheelchair accessible
Most travelers can participate
Wheelchair accessible
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers

Include

Alcoholic Beverages
1 cup of hot cider or tea on colder days
Local guide
A whole lot of fun! 🙂
Coupon to our local restaurant partner
Bottled water

Exclude

Gratuity

Max group – 12