Galena Foodie Adventures’ Private Cocktail Tour in Illinois
Difficulty
easy
Duration
1.5 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for all adults comfortable with light walking on paved sidewalks
Overview
Walk through Galena’s historic Main Street on a private 1.5-hour cocktail tour featuring three unique venues and locally inspired pairings. Perfect for groups looking to combine local flavor with an intimate, curated experience.
Private Cocktail Adventure Tour
Up to 12 People • 1.5 Hours • Just Your Party!
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About This Adventure
Embark on a unique 1.5-hour adult-only tour through Galena's historic main street, where you'll savor delicious food pairings at three distinct locations. This private experience, perfect for groups of up to 12, offers a memorable way to kick off your evening with friends, family, or colleagues.
Take an unforgettable stroll through the historic main street of Galena in a new and buzzed way!
Duration
1.5 hours
About
We hope you're thirsty, because we will tantalize your taste buds through liquid history. This ADULT-ONLY tour takes guests to three unique locations with three different food pairings. This will make for the most delectable and fun way to start your evening in downtown Galena!
This tour is just like our normal Cocktail Adventure Tour, but this private tour is just your group or party. Once booked, it blocks this tour off for the entire night. You choose your date and it's yours. Private tours are sold per tour rather than per head. A private tour cost includes gratuities. Our private tours can go up to 12 people, our regular tours only go up to 10.
What to bring
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Camera or phone for picture taking
- A hungry stomach and delicious appetite!
- Photo identification if plan on consuming alcoholic beverages offered
Private Tours are Great For:
- Corporate events
- Work socials
- Bachelorette/Bachelor parties
- Girls and guys weekend
- Birthday parties
- Bridal and baby showers
- Culinary or cooking clubs
- Family outings
- Field trips
- Networking
- Gifts
Adventure Tips
Bring Valid ID for Alcohol
This adult-only tour includes alcoholic beverage pairings; be sure to bring photo identification.
Wear Comfortable Walking Shoes
You'll be on your feet for about 1.5 hours navigating Main Street’s sidewalks.
Book Private Tours Early
Private tours accommodate up to 12 participants and can fill quickly, especially on weekends.
Bring a Camera
Historic Galena offers charming architectural scenes perfect for photos along the route.
Local Insights
Wildlife
- Eastern gray squirrels
- Various songbirds common to the Midwest urban environment
History
Galena was a lead mining boomtown in the 1800s, with its Main Street maintaining much of the original architecture that survived economic shifts and floods.
Conservation
Galena supports sustainability by encouraging local sourcing of food and drink; many tour venues emphasize farm-to-glass and farm-to-table partnerships.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Recommended Gear
Comfortable Walking Shoes
Necessary for walking the 1.5-hour route through Galena’s Main Street.
Photo Identification
Required to participate in the alcohol tastings during the tour.
Light Jacket or Layer
Useful for cooler spring and fall evenings or chilly winter weather.
spring|fall|winter specific
Camera or Smartphone
Capture historic architecture and moment highlights along the tour.