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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Coreyk599
Jul 5, 2025
Educational experience with a fun(ny) tour guide! - John is very friendly, informative, and entertaining and the tour is very educational and enlightening. My girlfriend and I were introduced to drinks we never experienced before and the drinks alone are well worth the price of admission. Highly recommended for fans of whiskey and Pittsburgh history. 5/5
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Melody_t
May 11, 2025
Great tour - John was a wonderful tour guide. He was so knowledgeable and funny. I would take the Whiskey Rebellion tour again just to listen to him.
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Kirsten_s
Apr 6, 2025
Great tour! Recommend - LOVED LOVED LOVED IT ! our tour guide John was amazing. Fun, knowledgeable, engaging . My daughter and I really enjoyed the Pittsburgh facts and the trivia !
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Greatestgramm
Mar 30, 2025
Fun experience - The trip was awesome. John white was so informative, personal and fun. Our group had a great time and seen places that we probably wouldn’t have taken time to see . Highly recommend.
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Nicole_h
Mar 23, 2025
Great facts, stories,... - Great facts, stories, tour of the city, and drinks! Lots of fun! John was a fantastic tour guide and made the day tons of fun!
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Timc442
Mar 23, 2025
Great tour, great guide - Walked the Whiskey Rebellion Tour with John. Had a great time! You need 2 things to make a walking tour great....material and a tour guide. The material was interesting and fun...and what makes it really good, is to be shown things that my group had never seen before (and we live in Pittsburgh). The guide John, was a great guy! He played off our wit (group of 5) and created fun banter. Made the time enjoyable. Was a great birthday outting!
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Katharineo241
Mar 10, 2025
Take this tour! - John White was a joy! He is friendly, funny, and accessible. He gave us an inside look of Pittsburgh that we wouldn't of had but for this tour. We recommend this tour to anyone who enjoys a good walk, a drink, and a laugh!
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Tracy_g
Mar 3, 2025
It was fun and... - It was fun and informative. Good way to spend the afternoon and get a tour of downtown Pittsburgh...
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Escape17099029212
Dec 23, 2024
Historical walking tour. - Our guide, John White, was friendly and quite knowledgeable about local history and how it fit in with the larger picture. A gifted story teller, he took time to talk with us to customize the trip a bit for our interests and shared stories from that perspective. A wonderful evening, indeed.
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R7357etdavidn
Dec 15, 2024
When Pittsburgh’s Story Meets a Great Guide and Good Whiskey - We had the pleasure of exploring the “Whiskey Rebellion & Prohibition Tour” with Walk The Burgh Tours, and our guide, John White, truly elevated the experience. His deep knowledge of Pittsburgh’s history and his enthusiasm for great whiskey shone through every moment of the tour. John’s passion for the subject matter was contagious, and he made the rich tapestry of the city’s past come alive. Highly recommended for history buffs and whiskey lovers alike!
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From $45
up to 12 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).