Whiskey Rebellion & Prohibition Tour

Discover the rich whiskey history of Pittsburgh on this engaging walking tour. Learn about the Whiskey Rebellion, hidden speakeasies, and the impact of Prohibition. Must be 21+.

Duration: 2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • David Lawrence Convention Center - Meet your local guide to get started with this special experience!
  • Mellon Square - Walk past this beautiful central square of Downtown
  • Ritual House - Sip a handcrafted Prohibition cocktail at this great restaurant partner of ours!
  • Omni William Penn Hotel - Be marveled by this oldest hotel in town…
What's Included
  • Local guide
  • 2 handcrafted cocktails
  • 1 cup of hot cider or tea on colder days
  • Bottled water
  • 15% off coupon to the local Wigle Distillery
  • Coupons to our local restaurant partners
  • A whole lot of fun!
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Dinner
Additional Information

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…

Location
1049 Penn Ave
Penn Avenue
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
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Marykayw2026
Feb 21, 2026
Fun and interesting - Nice tour of history, buildings and whiskey of downtown Pittsburgh. I’m from Pittsburgh and learned some interesting things.
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Danielsx8865pb
Feb 16, 2026
Pittsburgh has a history with Whiskey! - John was great! We had fun learning about the history of whiskey in Pittsburgh as well as the famous people, the architecture, and stories that go with them!
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Alexandracn8847nn
Dec 16, 2025
Learn something new in the ‘Burgh - We had a great time, despite the very cold weather. Our guide was friendly, informative, and courteous, making adjustments along the way to keep us warm. The bars we entered were beautiful and the drinks were great. I’d definitely recommend to friends!
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Maryoe1348yu
Dec 15, 2025
Great time - The guide was fun and very knowledgeable. I had a great time and would go again and bring friends. I loved learning about the history of the whiskey rebellion
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Cathy_m
Dec 9, 2025
John was a great tour... - John was a great tour guide. Very knowledgeable that we learned a lot about a city we have thought we knew much about. We enjoyed our time. He made it fun and found spots for photos that were great. Be prepared for walking so dress for it.
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893katelynh
Nov 29, 2025
Great experience - This was such a cool and fun tour! I am from the Pittsburgh area and I still learned a lot about the history. The cocktails were delicious and the tour guide was excellent. Would recommend this tour who likes whiskey and learning about history.
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Brianwa9023ot
Nov 10, 2025
Excellent afternoon - John was great. The tour was a great balance of history about the town, buildings, whiskey, and prohibition. The duration of the tour was perfect and the couple places we stopped for drinks were both unique! Having a couple options for the drink you get at each place would be a good upgrade.
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Daniel_d
Nov 3, 2025
Beautiful City - John was a great tour guide. Our group had a wonderful time! We all really enjoyed the history and the architecture.
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Reedandjeni
Nov 3, 2025
History, Drinks, Exercise...Gotta Love It! - We participated in the Whiskey Rebellion Tour on Saturday, Nov. 1 with John as your tour guide. John was very knowledgeable and kept the time moving. We had some great drinks as two bars in downtown Pittsburgh. If you are into this kind of thing, I highly recommend this company! The tour cost $45 / person. It lasted about 2.5 hours. There were about 10 of us in the group. The Atmosphere was light and pleasant. Thanks.
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Sheree_p
Oct 27, 2025
Pittsburgh History & Whiskey - The tour was a blast! John told the history of Pittsburgh and the Whiskey Rebellion in a fun and engaging way. The drinks were delicious!
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From $49
up to 12 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).