Tacoma: Whiskey Row History & Drinks Tour




Tacoma: Whiskey Row History & Drinks Tour
Discover Tacoma's Whiskey Row through immersive stories and drinks. Explore historic saloons, engage with vivid tales of the past, and savor local brews for an unforgettable evening.
Experience Details
This isn’t a typical bar or brewery tour—it’s a storytelling experience set in Tacoma’s historic Whiskey Row. Through live narration and Robert Service poetry, you’ll step into the lives of the railroad workers, lumbermen, and sailors who built this frontier town. With drinks included throughout, the experience blends history, atmosphere, and performance to create something immersive, memorable, and uniquely Tacoma.
The evening begins inside the historic Olympus Hotel building, where you’ll enjoy your choice of a cocktail, beer, or wine at the Forum while learning how Tacoma transformed from a rough railroad outpost into the “City of Destiny.” From there, we explore Whiskey Row, uncovering stories of saloons, vice districts, and the characters who shaped early Tacoma.
We’ll also explore the unique interior of the remarkable McMenamins Elks Temple before concluding at Odd Otter, Tacoma’s most whimsical brewery, where an exciting game caps off a truly memorable evening.
What You Get
Good To Know
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Wheelchair accessible
What You’ll Experience
The Forum
McMenamins Pub at Elks Temple (Pass By)
Odd Otter Brewing Company
Meeting & Pickup
The Forum, Pacific Avenue, Pierce County Washington, United States, US, 98402
Open in Google MapsOdd Otter Brewing Company, Pacific Avenue, Pierce County Washington, United States, US, 98402
Open in Google MapsCancellation Policy
Cancel your booking at least 24 hours before the experience start time to receive a full refund.
This was an excellent tour. Highly recommend. I appreciate Kyle’s knowledge and hospitality.

Wonderful tour. Highly recommended.

We had a great time. Kyle, our tour guide, was organized, professional and legitimately fun. I had been to this area of Tacoma so many times. It was so interesting to learn about building, paint...read more
Awesome guide, really good drinks, really cool history. Recommend!
Kyle was an excellent tour guide and we learned so much and had an absolute blast. Not only knowledgeable, but succinct and keeps it moving.



