Downtown Galena Food and Drink Tour: Main Street tastings

Five stops down Main Street, nine tastings from empanadas to tapas to craft beer

A 2.5-hour walking food tour of Downtown Galena's Main Street with a live English-speaking guide, stopping at five restaurants and specialty shops for preset tastings of international cuisine, beer, wine, desserts and soda. The tour includes a custom lanyard, water, gratuities for restaurant staff, and up to nine tastings. Guests must be 21+ to participate in the three alcoholic tastings. The 10:30am departure includes one step and incline, while the 1pm tour includes a flight of stairs.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Galena's Main Street food scene

• Start walking at one end of Main Street
• Sample flaky and soft empanada
• Enjoy secret menu item and bonus tastings
• Participate in wine and spirits tasting
• Savor treats at famous soda shop
• Experience Mediterranean tapas and sangria
• Try locally crafted tap beer and dessert

The experience

This is a walking tour that moves from one end of Main Street to the other, hitting five foodie stops along the way. You'll start with a flaky empanada at a local bakery while learning the owners' story, then move to a spot with a secret menu item, bonus tastings, and a wine and spirits tasting. A specialty soda shop comes next: the guide walks you through the craft soda craze taking hold across the US. After that, the route splits by departure time: the 10:30am group heads to The Grape Escape for a locally crafted tap beer and international bite with dessert, while the 1pm group goes to a Mediterranean spot for Spanish tapas and sangria instead. The stops are preset, so the group moves together without deciding at each location.

You'll get a custom lanyard, water, and gratuities for restaurant staff are already built into the price: no tipping at each stop. The three alcoholic tastings are included if you're 21+. If you don't drink alcohol, let the operator know ahead of time and they'll swap those out. Vegetarians should also give advance notice so the kitchen can adjust. The tour is wheelchair accessible, and all surfaces and areas are accessible, though the 10:30am departure has one step and incline while the 1pm tour includes a flight of stairs. Late arrivals can usually join by the first stop. After that, the tour forfeits without refund. You'll sign a liability waiver at the meeting location before starting.

What’s included

• Custom lanyard.
• water.
• up to nine tastings across five stops.
• three alcoholic tastings (must be 21+).
• gratuities for restaurant staff.
• live English-speaking guide.

Before you book

Days and timesSaturday and SundayDepartures at 10:30 and 13:00

AgesAdult (5 and older) · Child (under 5)

GroupUp to 10

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends at a different place from where it starts.

Cancellation and refundsNo refund if you cancel.It may be canceled if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 7 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller-friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Galena Foodie Adventures

Is this one for you?Choose the 10:30am tour if you prefer a route with minimal elevation changes. Pick the 1pm tour if you want Spanish tapas and sangria as your final stop instead of a craft beer venue. Both tours walk the full length of Main Street at the same pace, so the choice comes down to which stops appeal to you and what your legs can handle.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (under 5).

What exactly do I taste on the Downtown Galena food tour?

You'll sample an empanada at the bakery, a secret menu item with bonus tastings and wine or spirits tasting at the second stop, craft soda at the specialty shop, and then either a locally crafted tap beer with an international dish and dessert (10:30am tour) or Spanish tapas with sangria (1pm tour). That's up to nine tastings total, all included in the ticket price.

How long does the walking tour take and what's the pace like?

The tour runs 2.5 hours total, with walking time built into that duration. You move from one end of Main Street to the other at a pace that lets the group stop and taste together at each location without rushing.

Can I do the 10:30am tour if I don't drink alcohol?

Yes. Let the operator know before your tour and they'll swap out the three alcoholic tastings for non-alcoholic options instead. The same goes for vegetarians. Just give advance notice so the restaurants can adjust your preset menu.

What's included in the ticket price?

All nine tastings, water, a custom lanyard, and gratuities for restaurant staff are included. You don't need to tip at each stop.

Which tour should I pick if I have mobility concerns?

Both tours are wheelchair accessible with accessible surfaces throughout. The 10:30am departure includes one step and incline, while the 1pm tour includes a flight of stairs, so choose based on which works better for you.