Whiskey Rebellion & Prohibition Tour
Overview
Available languages
2 hours 30 minutes
Mobile ticket
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.
Additional Info
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What To Expect
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
Options
Saturday Whiskey Walk
Cocktails
Thursday Whiskey Walk
Cocktails
Sunday Whiskey Walk
Cocktails
What‘s Included
Hot drink on cold days
15% off coupon to the local Wigle Distillery
A whole lot of fun! :-)
Local guide
Bottled water
Coupons to our local restaurant partners
2 handcrafted cocktails
Gratuities
Dinner
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
114 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Fun Experience
Stephanie S,May 31, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I had a blast walking around Pittsburgh and learning about the area! John was so funny & a great host.
Awesome Activity
alexapT1828WO,May 30, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This tour was so fun! John was amazing!! Very knowledgeable and funny. We lucked out and had a great group, everyone was so friendly. Totally worth the value and a great activity to do on a nice day! The drinks were great as well
Great Tour, Even Better Tour Guide
Garrett F,Mar 24, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Our guide John was an absolute delight during the tour. Very professional with some good jokes throughout. Incredibly knowledgeable even with some difficult questions. Hands down he’s the reason why we’d come back. I was a little disappointed that the tour was not so much focused on the whiskey rebellion and prohibition as advertised. While about 50% of the tour did cover those topics, the other 50% was made with historical Pittsburgh facts. Overall I’d recommend the tour to others but would like the title of the tour to be changed or more focus on those 2 eras.
Nice day in Pittsburgh
Dan S,Mar 22, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00Had a nice afternoon on this tour on a beautiful day in Pittsburgh. Learned some new things about the city and, better yet, got to sample some delicious cocktails. John was a great tour guisde.
Fun and interesting
marykayw2026,Feb 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Nice tour of history, buildings and whiskey of downtown Pittsburgh. I’m from Pittsburgh and learned some interesting things.
Pittsburgh has a history with Whiskey!
danielsX8865PB,Feb 16, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00John 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!
Learn something new in the ‘Burgh
alexandracN8847NN,Dec 16, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We 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!
Great time
maryoE1348YU,Dec 15, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The 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
John was a great tour...
Cathy M,Dec 9, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00John 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.
Great experience
893katelynh,Nov 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This 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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