Galena's #1 Rated Original Haunted Tour
Experience Galena's Top-Rated Haunted Tour
The charm of old Galena entices you,
the darkness of night descends,
and shadows envelop all...
The flicker of the candle lantern beckons you to gather closer...
Then the stories and tales begin, returning you to a feeling long forgotten. A place of mystery, fear, and suspended belief, where all is possible. The storyteller weaves the tales, the atmosphere heightens your senses, and a ghostly presence is ever lingering.
You're in good company...
Let us guide you...
Walking tours, haunted happy hours, riveting dark histories,
and our new daytime 1826 Dowling House Historic Tour!
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Join one of our haunted themed tours and explore the dark side of Historic Galena, Illinois with expert guides from The Haunted Galena Tour Company. On all our haunted-themed tours you can expect to learn about Galena's haunted history, local folklore, and more as you walk with us into the realm of mystery and suspense.
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Looking for daytime history? Come and tour the 1826 Dowling House, the oldest tour house in Galena. Faithfully restored to its 1826 Trading Post and Dowling residence.
Our Indoor Stage Show
at the DeSoto House Hotel
New Dates Coming Soon
Join us inside the haunted DeSoto House Hotel for an evening of dark Galena history, eerie folklore, and true ghost stories, with a touch of music.
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Hear of infamous murders, tragedies, and hauntings that have lingered throughout our darkest history.
Our intimate, indoor Salon style show runs for 90 minutes, with a 15 minute intermission, and features free hot & cold appetizers and a cash bar, all for just $30 per person..Late fall and winter, 2024-25, select Saturdays.
THE MOST HAUNTED
EVENT OF THE YEAR
April 4 - 6, 2025
On Sale Now!!!
Join us spring 2025 in Galena, Illinois, one of the oldest and most haunted small towns in the Midwest, for our fourth Haunted Galena Conference! Conference details and tickets coming later this year.
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This conference features speakers and workshops on hauntings, dark history, ghosts, psychic mediumship, and the paranormal.
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There are also featured exhibitors, vendors, special after hours events, including paranormal investigations and tours.
Shop in Downtown Galena at
A Darkness Lovely, our companion retail shop at 304 S. Main Street, Galena, features exquisitely unique finds.
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Find books, art prints, games, journals, stationery, candles, jewelry, divination, tarot, esoterica, kid's gifts, and more. You can also purchase tour tickets at A Darkness Lovely for our Haunted Galena Tours, as well as visit The Stitching Hour within the shop.
Hauntingly Chic
304 S. Main St. Galena, IL 61036
815-990-7203
The Stitching Hour
Located inside A Darkness Lovely, The Stitching Hour offers a curated selection of fine yarns, notions, and needlecraft supplies.​
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Visit The Stitching Hour and peruse the eclectic selection of needle art kits, luxurious yarns, embroidery supplies, books, patterns, project bags, and other fine notions.