November 21, 2026 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Saloons & Speakeasies Walking Tour
Admission
$28
Overview
Pasadena has had a long, complicated relationship with alcohol. Long before 1920s Prohibition, Pasadena prided itself on being a "Dry" community, which obviously meant that there was rampant rule-breaking at every turn! On this tour, explore the ups and the downs, the "drys" and the "wets," that have characterized this colorful slice of the Crown City's history.
The 2-hour walk will meander through Old Pasadena, including the alleyways that once hosted illegal drinking establishments. Hear stories about the upstanding pillars of society that shunned this particular vice and the rebels who embraced it.
