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Amelia's Galena Ghost Tours, Inc.

129 South Main Street, Galena, IL 61036

Historic Sites

Hop onto a luxury shuttle bus with a theatrical flair exploring several locations in historically haunted Galena.

Haunted Shuttle Bus Tour: Tours depart daily at 6pm, 7:30pm and 9pm.Hear authentic, researched and documented ghost stories from experienced storytellers while visiting two haunted destinations. Experience real ghost hunting like the professionals with an EMF detector and ghost box on every tour. 

Haunted Walking Tour: The walking tour is guided throughout the streets of Galena - Main Street, Bench Street, and the side streets are covered in this tour. It lasts about one hour and ten minutes. Tour guide and ghost hunting equipment will be provided.

Amelia's Haunted Pub Crawls: Visit some of the most haunted pubs and taverns in Galena on this 2.5 hour walking tour. You'll enjoy spooky tales from our knowledgeable local guides as well as a taste of downtown Galena while partaking in some blood-curdling drink specials. On this tour you'll have the opportunity to learn about the history, legends, and lore from your knowledgeable local guides as you walk down Galena’s enchanted cobblestone streets and visit three Haunted Pubs, featuring two kinds of “spirits”.

Afternoon Vineyard/Distillery Shuttle: Are spooky tales and haunting spirits, not your thing? Experience the beauty of the Galena Country and its breathtaking views on this educational bus tour of two different vineyards and Galena's finest distillery. This 5-hour­ bus tour includes tastings at 2 wineries selected from Galena Cellars Vineyard and Winery and Rocky Waters Vineyard and Winery.

Night of Luminaria Bus Tours: Enjoy a romantic, Night of the Luminaria heated shuttle bus tour along Galena's Historic Main Street. Enter a land of enchantment on this magical night, when you see over 5,000 candle-lit luminaries on streets, steps and sidewalks. Shuttle Departs right behind the DeSoto House Hotel.

Tour Bus Capacity: 13 guests

Stop by Amelia's shop on Historic Main Street and take an Old Tyme Photo. Pick-up a book on Jo Daviess County ghost stories or your own ghost detecting equipment to try at home.

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