Highlights
Love whiskey? Walking? Pittsburgh? This sounds like the tour for you! From the mill to the still, whiskey has been a cornerstone in Pittsburgh's history. Join this tour and discover how whiskey has fueled political, labor and social movements throughout the region. We start the tour with a sample of the longest continuously produced whiskey in America. As we walk the streets of Downtown, you'll learn about the violent Whiskey Rebellion, hidden former (as well as existing!) speakeasies around the city, how Prohibition affected the region, and all about the revival of craft spirits. Get 4 additional and generously poured samples of whiskey at the end.
**Please note: This is NOT a bar crawl but a whiskey history tour with a final tasting. Adults 21+ only; children + dogs are welcome to join; approx. 1 mile of walking
**Included: 5 solid whiskey samples / hot toddy, hot cider or hot mint tea on cold days / coupon for one free drink at the Wigle distillery / $2 off coupon at 1700 Penn Ave
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Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: David Lawrence Convention Center, 1000 Fort Duquesne Blvd, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-3622
Meet your local guide to get started with your urban adventure
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Mellon Square, 540 Smithfield St, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-2215
Walk past this beautiful central square of Downtown
Duration: 2 minutes
Stop At: Cherry Way, Pittsburgh, PA 15219, USA
Discover this hidden alleyway where a lot of illegal Prohibition activity took place
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Grant Street, Grant St, Pittsburgh, PA 15219, USA
Walk down this grand avenue in the heart of Downtown with its outstanding architecture while learning about the relevant whiskey history bits
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Frick Building, 437 Grant St, Pittsburgh, PA 15219, USA
Learn about Henry Clay Frick's whiskey legacy, his main rival, and his corporate tower
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Omni William Penn Hotel, 530 William Penn Pl, Pittsburgh, PA 15219, USA
Be marveled by this oldest hotel in town and its stunning grandeur!
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: The Speakeasy, 530 William Penn Pl, Pittsburgh, PA 15219, USA
Discover the interior of an original speakeasy that still operates as a bar - it is a very unique place!
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Senator John Heinz History Center, 1212 Smallman St, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4208
Did you know that the building of Pittsburgh's history museum is related to the whiskey history of the area? And Heinz btw, too!
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Strip District, between 11th & 33rd Streets, Pittsburgh, PA 15222
Walk with us into the Strip District, a place of "rebels" where you will find all kinds of craft breweries as well as distilleries.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: 1700 Penn Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15222, USA
End the tour with us by tasting some of the finest locally and regionally produced whiskeys!
Duration: 10 minutes
Additional Information
- 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
- Wheelchair accessible
- Most travelers can participate
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Social distancing enforced throughout experience
- Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
- Gear/equipment sanitized between use
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- PLEASE NOTE: While on tour, we kindly ask you to maintain a social distance of min. 6 ft.
- Coupons for one free drink at the Wigle distillery + $2 off at 1700 Penn Ave
- Alcoholic Beverages - 5 solid samples of locally distilled whiskey
- Hot toddy (whiskey in tea) on colder days
- Local guide
- A whole lot of fun! :-)
Exclusions
- Gratuity
- Bottled water - Please bring water, especially on hot days! We want you stay hydrated. You won't regret it :-)
Departure Point
1049 Penn Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15222, USA
Departure Time
2:30 PM
Duration
2 hours
Return Details
1700 Penn Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15222, USA
Voucher Info
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