Tacoma: Whiskey Row History & Drinks Tour




Tacoma: Whiskey Row History & Drinks Tour
Step into Tacoma's past on the Historic Whiskey Row Walking Tour. Enjoy whiskey, beer, and tales of yesteryear as you explore legendary saloons in this immersive historic journey.
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.
What a fun evening, learning about Tacoma history. The highlight, by far, was the tour of the amazing Elks Temple.
A trip through Tacoma with Kyle as your guide is truly transcendent! Kyle is a master storyteller and historian and brings the history of the city to life as you stroll it's streets As a lifelong r...read more
We had a fantastic time with our tour guide, Kyle, learning about the history of Whiskey Row and experiencing some of the establishments along the way. Kyle was incredibly knowledgeable — not just ...read more



Amazing tour. Our tour guide Kyle did a great job of explaining the history of Tacoma and the establishments we visited. Highly recommend.
This was a perfect Father's Day Gift that we all enjoyed! We learned about Tacoma's rich history, sipped curated cocktails (and N/A beverages) and saw Grit City with new eyes. Kyle was the perfec...read more



