Galena's #1 Rated Original Haunted Tour
1826 DOWLING HOUSE HISTORIC TOURS
Closed for the Season!!
See you in May of 2025
Dowling House Historic Tours
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The Dowling House was built in 1826 by John Dowling, and was the first stone building in Galena. It was a Trading Post and the Dowling family private residence.
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Faithfully restored to its original 1826 appearance and condition, the Dowling House Historic Tour offers an incredible journey back in time, and will give you a genuine, immersive perspective into Galena's frontier and lead mining past.
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Fun for all, all ages welcome. Family friendly daytime tours.
$14 per person, General Admission
Children 12 and under free
Closed for the Season
See you in May of 2025
About the Dowling Tour
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40 Minute Guided Tour Through The 1826 Dowling House
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Tours offered daily May through October.
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Located at 220 Diagonal St. just across Main St. from Fried Green Tomatoes Restaurant
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Attached Gift Shop and Ticket Office
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Tickets are available for Dowling House Tours in person at the Dowling House Gift Shop. Gift Shop opens at 10:45 am.
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Tickets are first come first served, as availability allows. Tours limited to 16 people at a time.
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Tours run on the hour, starting at 11 am. Last tour at 3 pm.
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Combo Tickets including The Belvedere Mansion are Available in person at the Dowling House Gift Shop
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The Dowling House is an historic tour, not a haunted themed tour, but strange things have occurred.
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Bring your camera! Still pictures allowed, no ongoing audio or video recording please
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The Dowling House is a museum, do not handle or sit on furniture, keep kids under control at all times. Kids 12 and under are free, but MUST be accompanied by an adult parent or guardian.
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Disruptive, drunk, unruly or combative behavior will result in ejection without refund
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Sorry, no bathroom facilities, and not wheelchair/handicapped accessible
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The Dowling Historic Tour takes place at the Dowling House
220 Diagonal St Galena, IL 61036