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American Prohibition Museum Admission

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Savannah, USA
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Booked 5+ times last week!
  • 1 to 2 hours (approx.)
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Why travelers loved this

4.6
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· MaryJane_D ·
May 2026
We had a great tour guide for the prohibition museum. Very knowledgeable and animated. We loved that the guides and workers dress in the time period. The speakeasy at the end was equally delightful with very traditional drinks. Definitely not light on the pour either. We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves.
· Matt_M ·
Jun 2026
Our guide was a young man who was very well spoken, educated and cared about what he was doing. He did a great job. The content was compelling.

Overview

Though now popular for its animated nightlife, Savannah (along with the rest of the United States), was completely dry during Prohibition in the early 20th century. Learn the history behind the 18th Amendment—and how it led to the rise of smuggling and moonshine—on a tour of the country’s only museum dedicated to the history of Prohibition. Costumed docents keep visitors entertained and informed while exploring this lively collection. And of course, a speakeasy is attached to the museum for you to enjoy after your tour (own expense).
  • Entrance to the American Prohibition Museum, the only one of its kind in the world
  • Browse more than 200 historical artifacts, like dry propaganda and equipment for brewing moonshine
  • Costumed docents inform and entertain from start to finish
  • Photos, murals, videos, and immersive high-tech experience bring the rise and fall of Prohibition to life
  • A craft cocktail speakeasy serves up authentic Prohibition era drinks for after the tour (own expense)

What's Included

  • Museum Admission
  • Transportation to/from attraction
  • Food and drinks
  • Museum closed on St. Patrick's Day (March 17).

Meeting and Pickup

Departure Point

  • American Prohibition Museum, 209 W Saint Julian Street, Savannah, GA 31401-2513

What To Expect

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American Prohibition Museum

Admission Ticket Included

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Stroller accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Near public transportation
  • Transportation is wheelchair accessible
  • Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Most travelers can participate
  • Guests of all ages are allowed in the museum during all operating hours, but photo ID is required at the door to receive a wristband for admittance to the Speakeasy. Guests under the age of 21 are not permitted in the Speakeasy.
  • Children 3 yrs of age and younger are free
  • Open August - March 10am - 5pm. Last entry 4:15pm. April - July 10am - 6pm. Last entry at 5:15pm
  • Emotional support animals and pets are not allowed.
  • Per Georgia State Law, there is no speakeasy service on Sundays. Mocktails are available, only

Frequently Asked Questions (4)

Q:What are the hours of operation for the American Prohibition Museum?

A:We are open every day from 10 am - 4:15 pm. The Speakeasy is open on Wednesdays from 5:30 pm – 10 pm, Thursdays from 5:30 pm – 11 pm, and Friday & Saturday from 5:30 pm – 1:00 am

Mar 2021

The answers provided are based on answers previously given by the tour provider to customers’ questions.

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Reviews

4.6
based on 447 reviews
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Our guide was a young man...

Matt_M, Jun 2026
Our guide was a young man who was very well spoken, educated and cared about what he was doing. He did a great job. The content was compelling.

Fun! I didn't take the...

Susan_F, Jun 2026
Fun! I didn't take the guidex tour, but I feel that I still learned alot. I went on a Sunday, so in the Speakeasy only Mocktails could be served due to Georgia's Blue Law.

Must see in Savannah....

Dreanne_B, Jun 2026
Must see in Savannah. Learn the history of Prohibition in a fun and informative tour. Guide makes history come alive.

Great Peek into History

MaryJane_D, May 2026
We had a great tour guide for the prohibition museum. Very knowledgeable and animated. We loved that the guides and workers dress in the time period. The speakeasy at the end was equally delightful with very traditional drinks. Definitely not light on the pour either. We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves.

Interesting self-guided tour

Joanie_G, May 2026
We did the self guided tour. Interesting and learned some things about the prohibition era that I didn't know. I feel like it's a little overpriced though

It was very interesting...

Nancy_K, May 2026
It was very interesting and enjoyable. Really enjoyed the historical background and explanations of how it came about and new businesses that occurred due to prohibition.

This was a great tour...

Bob_B, May 2026
This was a great tour from a historical perspective. Our guide Rory really knew his stuff, and made the tour a lot of fun. I would recommend this tour to anyone interested in prohibition history, from the early beginnings to the reasons why it failed and ended.

So much more than you can imagine

Christopher_S, Apr 2026
This is so worth it! The guided tour really shocks you into the reality that prohibition was far more than the ban of liquor. It was a massive societal shift. Post prohibition changed America. The tour will tell you how. They are not done, as the learn new things I am sure the incorporate them. Very in depth and sad history. One of the best tours!

The guided tour was well...

Greg_Q, Mar 2026
The guided tour was well worth the money. Although with general admission, you can still over hear parts of the tour if there are a guided tours going on at the same time, but you won’t get the same experience for sure. We learned a lot, and our guide was entertaining and knowledgeable.

Fun and enlightening experience!

Allen_Y, Mar 2026
So much fun! Our tour guide, Taylor, was so knowledgeable and entertaining. I am a history professor, and I thought this was an excellent public history experience. Spring for the guided tour and cocktail experience. It was so worth it, and you get half off drinks in the speak easy afterwards!

Solid time

Phillip_K, Mar 2026
Great experience! I just wish they had more names by the black photographs. It would have been helpful. They had several names by most of the other photos but when it came to the black gangster section…you were left wondering who were they. Other than that…the whole experience was amazing!

Would totally recommend!!!

Ricardo_A, Feb 2026
Loved this museum! So fun and informational. Done so well. The wax figures are so realistic. There are docents everywhere to answer questions and give info. It’s set up so realistically you feel like you’re part of the prohibition times. The speakeasy and drinks from the times was the cherry on top. Would totally recommend this museum.

We absolutely loved it!...

Shad_H, Feb 2026
We absolutely loved it! Our guide Rory presented and did an amazing job! We definitely would recommend others to take the tour.

Fun and informative

Kenneth_C, Feb 2026
Interesting and fun. Tour guide was nice but talked just too fast. But this was a great way to kick off our weekend!!

Educational experience

jessica_b, Dec 2025
Very educational experience! I learned so much in the hour we was in there! Only complaint is the bathroom is at the very end of the tour

Great experience

Parissa_S, Nov 2025
Amazing staff, extremely knowledgeable and engaged. Would highly recommend. A great look into the history, artifacts and mindset of the time.

Prohibition

Jeanine_M, Nov 2025
Excellent. They seem to add more to it every time we visit. Staff is great. Era drinks on point. A don’t miss

we had a disabled friend...

Barbara_N, Nov 2025
we had a disabled friend with us and she could not enjoy the tour because the elevator was not working . I notified Viator and they refunded my money for the two of them . Very good to work with.

A Must Do in Savannah

Sharon_B, Oct 2025
Our tour guide Casey was amazing. We had such a great time and learned so much! Definitely will recommend to friends.

This tour was fun and the...

cameron_v, Oct 2025
This tour was fun and the atmosphere was great, we had a great time learning all about the time period

Visuals and verbal...

Terese_L, Sep 2025
Visuals and verbal information extraordinary. Presented in a concise, timely manner, while relaying so much information, much of which was new to me. One of the best tours I’ve ever been on! Definitely worth your time!

Fun history visit

Jessica_N, Sep 2025
It was very informative and fun to go through history. The folks are very nice and willing to give more history and information.

Prohibition Museum.

VINCENT_C, Sep 2025
The entire experience was pleasant. I was glad we chose to utilize a tour guide. It made the experience much more delightful and entertaining. Thank You.

Tommy’s the Tour guide !

Jennifer_P, Sep 2025
We originally booked the non-guided tour but at the entrance we bumped into Tommy- the guide there who shared a few facts and we turned right around and booked the guided tour. Tommy was fantastic - informative, funny and very detailed— totally worth the upgrade fee- enhanced our entire visit. The museum is great and we will definitely return

Marcie was a great tour...

Deborah_H, Aug 2025
Marcie was a great tour guide very informative lots of information I never knew. The artifacts are awesome.

Probation tour

Allyson_M, Aug 2025
This is about a hour and the tour guide will explain a lot. Yes take with tour guide NOT self tour. The speakeasy was cool and the drink was yummy.

Worth a visit

Gregor_B, Jun 2025
Our guide was very knowledgable and engaging. Some parts did feel slightly rushed but I would still recommend it. Towards the end our guide started making several references to him wanting a tip which was odd however.

Nice Tour

William_R, Jun 2025
Very cool tour and easy to do at your own pace! Plenty of info on prohibition time period all over the US!

Good experience

Shelley_A, Jun 2025
Very interesting. We chose to go at our own pace and enjoyed the Reading Materials. The gift shop was nice.

Interesting tour

Diana_W, Jun 2025
The tour was informative but don’t book it for a Sunday if you’re wanting a REAL cocktail at the end. No alcohol served on a Sunday so all you get is a mocktail. Bartender makes a good alcohol free punch.

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