Discover a 21+ Cocktail Adventure Tour in Hillsboro, Illinois
Sip your way through history on a curated cocktail adventure in Galena, where you’ll discover why this charming Galena streetscape once supported more than 60 bars and taverns and is often called the town time forgot; your experienced local foodie guide will lead you on a night tour of downtown Galena, sharing lively cocktail history and stories about the town’s past and its recent culinary renaissance that’s putting Galena on the map for food and drink enthusiasts across the Midwest. You’ll visit some of the best cocktail bars and taverns lining the streets, sample three exciting cocktails-from light and spritzy to daring tuxedo-style drinks-with non-alcoholic options available, and enjoy three impeccable food tastings, all without waiting in line or needing a reservation. Book this memorable tasting tour through Varoom in Hillsboro, Illinois to pair a night of spirited sipping with insider stories and a seamless, Group-Friendly experience that highlights the very best of Galena’s bar scene and culinary comeback.
About this activity in Hillsboro
Highlights
- Taste three full-size, expertly crafted cocktails and six curated food tastings across three unique downtown Galena stops - all included in your ticket price.
- Explore Galena’s historic bar scene on a guided evening walking tour while your local foodie guide shares cocktail history and stories about the town’s culinary renaissance.
- Skip lines and reservations: you’ll get priority access at each venue so you can focus on sampling drinks and bites without waiting.
- Non-alcoholic and vegetarian options are available when requested in advance, and bottled water is provided at each stop.
Important Information
- This is a 21+ evening walking tour in Galena; bring valid photo ID and be prepared to sign a liability waiver at the meeting point before the tour begins.
- All food and three full-size cocktails are included; gratuities for restaurant staff are covered, but guide gratuities and private transportation are not included.
- The route is wheelchair accessible with one slight incline, suitable for all fitness levels; strollers and service animals are permitted, but the tour is not recommended for pregnant guests or those with poor cardiovascular health.
- Tastings and venues are preset and may change without notice - notify the operator before the tour if you require the vegetarian or alcohol-free preset to ensure accommodation.
Meeting Point
Includes
- You’ll receive a custom lanyard at the start of the tour for easy identification and access.
- Bottled water is provided at each stop so you can stay hydrated while exploring Hillsboro, Illinois and the surrounding area.
- Enjoy 6 tastings across 3 unique stops - all food on the tour is included in your ticket price, with additional bites recently added to the route.
- Your ticket covers gratuities for restaurant staff, taking care of tipping so you can focus on the experience.
- Three full-size cocktails are included in the ticket price, with all three drinks provided at the participating venues.
Excludes
- Private transportation is not included - plan your travel to and from the meeting point in Hillsboro or nearby transit options.
- Gratuities for your foodie guide are not included and may be given at your discretion.
Other
- This tour is wheelchair accessible; you can navigate the route with confidence in the area.
- Infants and small children may ride in a pram or stroller, and specialized infant seats are available on request.
- Service animals are allowed on the tour.
- Public transportation options are available nearby if you prefer not to drive while visiting this destination.
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers or those with poor cardiovascular health; please consider your fitness and health before booking.
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels with only one slight incline on the route.
- This experience is 21+ only; you will be asked to present proper identification at the beginning of the tour.
- All guests must sign a liability waiver at the meeting location prior to the tour starting.
- Late arrivals: if you can join by the first stop you can typically continue; otherwise you forfeit the tour without a refund.
- There is light food on the tour; we recommend a light meal beforehand.
- At this time we can accommodate vegetarians only. We cannot accommodate other dietary restrictions, allergies, or gluten-free requests - notify us in advance if someone in your party is vegetarian.
- Alcohol is served on the tour. If someone in your party does not or cannot drink, please let us know in advance so we can try to assist.
- Tastings are preset and cannot be changed except for vegetarian or alcohol-free requests when notified beforehand. Menus are set through exclusive restaurant partnerships to streamline the tour.
- Tastings and locations are subject to change without notice, so plan accordingly when booking in Hillsboro and the surrounding region.
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