Cocktail Adventure Tour 21+
Overview
Sipping Our Way Through History
Visit some of the best cocktail bars and tavern that line the streets of Galena. Galena once boasted over 60 bars and taverns, come explore why Galena is often referred to as the town that time forgot. From the light and spritzy to the daring and bold tuxedo drinks, there’s something for everyone on the Cocktail Adventure Tour. Your experienced local foodie guide will share fun cocktail history and stories about Galena’s interesting past as well as our recent culinary renaissance. Putting Galena on the map for foodies and drink enthusiasts across the midwest.
We will take you on a tour of downtown Galena at night to experience the exciting bar scene making stops along the way.
You will enjoy three exciting cocktails. Non-alcoholic options are available for those who do not wish to consume alcohol.
You will get three impeccable food tastings
As a participant on the tour, you will not have to wait in line or have a reservation.
What's Included
- Snacks All food on the tour is included in the ticket price. With MORE food just added to the tour!
- Alcoholic beverages All three FULL SIZE cocktails are included in the ticket price.
- Bottled water Water can be provided at each location.
- Custom Lanyard
- 6 tastings and 3 unique stops!
- Gratuities for restaurant staff.
- 3 full sized cocktails!
- Private transportation
- Gratuities for your Foodie Guide.
Meeting Location
123 North Commerce Street
Galena, IL 61036, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
242 North Main Street
Galena, IL 61036, USA
Although we do end at a different location, we are still ending on Main Street and all parking is within a short distance.
What To Expect
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Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- At this time, we can only accommodate vegetarians. We cannot accommodate to other dietary restrictions, allergies or gluten free. If you have someone in your party who is vegetarian, please let us know before hand.
- There is alcohol served on this tour. If someone in your party does not or cannot drink alcohol, please let us know before hand.
- Tastings are preset and cannot be changed unless for vegetarians and alcohol free guests. If you don’t let us know before hand, we cannot guarantee we can accommodate those two requests. We exclusively partner with all restaurants on the tours and have set menus to make the tour process easier.
- Tastings and locations are subject to change without notice.
- There is seafood on this tour, we can accommodate to this for those who don’t wish to consume seafood. Please contact us prior to your tour to let us know.
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- This tour is 21 and over ONLY! You will be asked for proper identification at the beginning of the tour.
- All guests will be asked to sign a Liability Waiver at the meeting location prior to the tour starting.
- Late arrivals, in most cases if you can join by our first stop you can join the tour, afterwards you forfeit your tour without refund.
- There is light food on this tour, we do recommend a light meal before the tour.
- There is one slight incline on this tour.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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Activity code: C-371531P3
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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- Snacks. All food on the tour is included in the ticket price. With MORE food just added to the tour!.
- Alcoholic beverages. All three FULL SIZE cocktails are included in the ticket price.
- Bottled water. Water can be provided at each location.
- Custom Lanyard.
- 6 tastings and 3 unique stops!.
- Gratuities for restaurant staff.
- 3 full sized cocktails!.
- Private transportation.
- Gratuities for your Foodie Guide.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025The minimum age to participate is 21..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Cocktail Adventure Tour 21+ is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- At this time, we can only accommodate vegetarians. We cannot accommodate to other dietary restrictions, allergies or gluten free. If you have someone in your party who is vegetarian, please let us know before hand.
- There is alcohol served on this tour. If someone in your party does not or cannot drink alcohol, please let us know before hand.
- Tastings are preset and cannot be changed unless for vegetarians and alcohol free guests. If you don’t let us know before hand, we cannot guarantee we can accommodate those two requests. We exclusively partner with all restaurants on the tours and have set menus to make the tour process easier.
- Tastings and locations are subject to change without notice.
- There is seafood on this tour, we can accommodate to this for those who don’t wish to consume seafood. Please contact us prior to your tour to let us know.
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Cocktail Adventure Tour 21+ will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- SnacksAll food on the tour is included in the ticket price. With MORE food just added to the tour!
- Alcoholic beveragesAll three FULL SIZE cocktails are included in the ticket price.
- Bottled waterWater can be provided at each location.
- Custom Lanyard
- 6 tastings and 3 unique stops!
- Gratuities for restaurant staff.
- 3 full sized cocktails!
- Private transportation
- Gratuities for your Foodie Guide.
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- At this time, we can only accommodate vegetarians. We cannot accommodate to other dietary restrictions, allergies or gluten free. If you have someone in your party who is vegetarian, please let us know before hand.
- There is alcohol served on this tour. If someone in your party does not or cannot drink alcohol, please let us know before hand.
- Tastings are preset and cannot be changed unless for vegetarians and alcohol free guests. If you don’t let us know before hand, we cannot guarantee we can accommodate those two requests. We exclusively partner with all restaurants on the tours and have set menus to make the tour process easier.
- Tastings and locations are subject to change without notice.
- There is seafood on this tour, we can accommodate to this for those who don’t wish to consume seafood. Please contact us prior to your tour to let us know.
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- This tour is 21 and over ONLY! You will be asked for proper identification at the beginning of the tour.
- All guests will be asked to sign a Liability Waiver at the meeting location prior to the tour starting.
- Late arrivals, in most cases if you can join by our first stop you can join the tour, afterwards you forfeit your tour without refund.
- There is light food on this tour, we do recommend a light meal before the tour.
- There is one slight incline on this tour.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
