Downtown Galena Food and Drink Tour
Overview
Welcome to our one-of-a-kind food tour in historic Galena! Our mission is to let visitors discover Galena's vibrant Main Street while immersing themselves in its dynamic food scene. This isn’t just a tour; it's an adventure for your taste buds. We focus solely on the culinary delights, offering an exclusive exploration of international items, beer, wine, desserts, and more. As the only tour in Galena dedicated entirely to food, we connect you with the passionate owners and unique flavors that make downtown Galena a must-visit destination. Join us and savor the best that Galena has to offer! This is a walking tour. We start at one end of Main Street and work our way down to their other end.
What's Included
- Snacks All tastings are included in the ticket price.
- Custom Lanyard
- Water
- Up to 3 alcoholic tastings per tour! Must be 21+
- 5 Foodie Stops! Locations listed are subject to change.
- Gratuities for restaurant staff.
- Up to 9 tastings!
- Gratuities for Foodie Guide
Meeting Location
421 South Main Street
Galena, IL 61036, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
What To Expect
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Galena Bakehouse
15 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Galena River Wine & Cheese
30 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Root Beer Revelry
20 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Caliza Mediterranean Cuisine
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Galena Taphouse
30 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- 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.
- All guests will be asked to sign a General Liability Waiver at the meeting location prior to the tour starting.
- 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
- Our 10:30am tour includes one step and incline. The 1pm tour includes a flight of stairs.
- 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.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Snacks. All tastings are included in the ticket price.
- Custom Lanyard.
- Water.
- Up to 3 alcoholic tastings per tour! Must be 21+.
- 5 Foodie Stops! Locations listed are subject to change.
- Gratuities for restaurant staff.
- Up to 9 tastings!.
- Gratuities for Foodie Guide.
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
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 Downtown Galena Food and Drink Tour is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- 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.
- All guests will be asked to sign a General Liability Waiver at the meeting location prior to the tour starting.
- 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 Downtown Galena Food and Drink Tour 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 tastings are included in the ticket price.
- Custom Lanyard
- Water
- Up to 3 alcoholic tastings per tour! Must be 21+
- 5 Foodie Stops! Locations listed are subject to change.
- Gratuities for restaurant staff.
- Up to 9 tastings!
- Gratuities for Foodie Guide
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- 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.
- All guests will be asked to sign a General Liability Waiver at the meeting location prior to the tour starting.
- 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
- Our 10:30am tour includes one step and incline. The 1pm tour includes a flight of stairs.
- 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.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
