Experience Galena's Original and
#1 Rated Ghost Tour
Locally Owned and Operated for over 20 Years!
Discover the Most Haunted Town in Illinois
Experience the darker side of historic Galena, Illinois with the
Haunted Galena Tour Company. Our award-winning
Galena ghost tours blend spine-tingling ghost stories, haunted
history, local folklore and expert storytelling
into an unforgettable experience.
Whether you are a believer, skeptic, history lover or thrill seeker,
our haunted tours in Galena, Illinois invite you to
discover the people, places, and stories behind on of the
Midwest's most historic - and haunted - small towns.
We are dying to share our ghost stories with you!
Locally Owned and Operated for over 20 years
Authentic Stories of Galena's History and Hauntings
Immersive Experiences with Expert Storytellers
Often Imitated, Never Duplicated...
We are the Original Galena Ghost Tour
Experience Galena's Top-Rated Haunted Tour
The charm of historic Galena entices you. The darkness of night
descends, shadows envelop the streets, and the flicker of the candle
lantern beckons you to gather closer...
Then the stories begin
Step back into a place of mystery, fear and suspended belief, where anything feels possible. Your storyteller brings Galena's haunted
history, ghost stories and local folklore to life as the atmosphere heightens your senses and a ghostly presence is ever lingering.
More than a walking tour, the Haunted Galena experience is an evening of history, mystery and award-winning storytelling in the heart of one of Illinois' most fascinating historic towns.
You're in good company...
Galena Ghost Tours, Haunted Experiences and
Historic Tours
Discover Galena's haunted past through ghost tours, haunted walking tours, dark history and immersive storytelling experiences with the Haunted Galena Tour Company.
Take to the streets after dark for our signature Haunted Galena Ghost Walk, enjoy ghost stories with a spirited twist during our year-round Spirits and Spirits Tour, or experience an evening of eerie folklore and true tales during our indoor Murder and Mayhem in a Mining Town show.
Looking for something to do in Galena during the day? Step inside the 1826 Dowling House, Galena's oldest tour house, for a historic tour of this remarkable former trading post and residence.
From haunted history and local folklore to centuries-old Galena landmarks, our tours offer a memorable way to experience the stories that helped shape this historic Illinois town.
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 true Galena ghost stories, dark history, and eerie folklore, with a touch of music.
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 Desserts and a cash bar, all for just $32 per person. Summer and fall of 2026, select Fridays.or Saturdays.
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THE MOST HAUNTED
EVENT OF THE YEAR
April 16-18, 2027
Tickets go on Sale late November 2026!!!
Join us spring 2027 in Galena, Illinois, one of the oldest and most haunted small towns in the Midwest, for our fifth annual Haunted Galena Conference! Conference details and tickets coming later this year.
This conference features speakers and workshops on hauntings, dark history, ghosts, psychic mediumship, and the paranormal.
We also feature Galena Ghost Tours and Paranormal Investigations.
Enjoy featured exhibitors, vendors, and special after-hours events.
Shop in Downtown Galena at
A Darkness Lovely, our companion retail shop at 116 N. Main Street, Galena, features exquisitely unique finds.
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
116 North. 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.
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.
Visit Galena's Only Fiber Arts Shop
