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Whiskey Rebellion & Prohibition Tour

Guided downtown Pittsburgh whiskey history tour including Prohibition cocktail at Ritual House and Old Fashioned at Rebel Room

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Free cancellation available
Up to 24 hours before the start time
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
Service animals welcome

On this whiskey tour in Downtown Pittsburgh you will trace the spirit’s role in the city’s story — from the mill to the still — and learn how whiskey has shaped political, labour and social movements across the region. The experience begins at the Ritual House with a Prohibition-era cocktail and finishes at the Rebel Room with a handcrafted Old Fashioned, so you’ll enjoy two carefully made drinks as part of the tour.

As you move through Downtown along streets lined with iconic architecture, you’ll hear about the violent Whiskey Rebellion, uncover hidden former and still-existing speakeasies, and explore how Prohibition affected the area. This is a guided history walk, not a bar crawl, and the focus stays on the people, places and events that made whiskey central to Pittsburgh’s past. Please note this event is 21+ only — no minors are permitted.

Why Visit

  • Two handcrafted cocktails included at Ritual House and Rebel Room
  • Whiskey history tour focusing on Pittsburgh's Whiskey Rebellion and Prohibition
  • Downtown walking route past iconic architecture and hidden former speakeasy sites

What's included

  • Hot drink on cold days
  • 15% off Wigle Distillery coupon
  • Local guide
  • Bottled water
  • Restaurant partner coupons
  • 2 handcrafted cocktails

What's Not Included

    What's not included
    • Gratuities
    • Dinner

    Accessibility

    • Transportation is wheelchair accessible
    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
    • Accessible to strollers
    • Service animals welcome
    • Public transit links nearby

    Tour available in your selected language

    English

    Additional information

    Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

    Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

    Not recommended for pregnant travelers

    Suitable for all physical fitness levels

    Bring your ticket with you to the attraction.

    Location

    Departure point

    1049 Penn Ave, Penn Ave 1049, Downtown, Pittsburgh, PA, 15222
    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

    405 Wood St, Wood St 405, Downtown, Pittsburgh, PA, 15222
    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.

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