Whiskey Walking Tour

​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 from Wigle at the end of the tour. - Please note: This is NOT a bar crawl but a whiskey history tour with a final tasting. On SATURDAYS the tour ends at Wigle, on SUNDAYS at our shop with free sample refills :-)
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

Stop At: Wigle Tasting Room and Bottle Shop, 530 William Penn Pl near the entrance on Oliver Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15219-1820

That's where you'll have your final tasting! :-)

Duration: 20 minutes