Pittsburgh Trip Overview
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 (or a hot toddy for the colder days). 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, the revival of craft spirits, and Wigle’s own history as local, family-owned business. Get 3 additional samples of whiskey (with unlimited refills 🙂 at the end of the tour, in our shop, where the tour started. **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
Additional Info
Duration: 2 hours
Starts: Pittsburgh, United States
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
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 (or a hot toddy for the colder days). 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, the revival of craft spirits, and Wigle’s own history as local, family-owned business. Get 3 additional samples of whiskey (with unlimited refills 🙂 at the end of the tour, in our shop, where the tour started. **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
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
The speakeasy is still closed due to COVID-19, unfortunately.
Duration: 10 minutes
