Tickets MUST be purchased online at galesburgcitytours.com or by phone at (309) 204-0844. Use promo code LOCAL at checkout to save $10.
All aboard our 6-passenger emission-free electric cruiser for a captivating 105-minute guided history tour through the Purington-paver brick streets and alongside some of the 104 miles of train tracks of Historic Galesburg.
Join us to discover the vibrant arts scene, stunning architecture, sizzling restaurants, rich history, and strong community culture that makes this little-known Western Illinois town one of America’s best-kept secrets!
Points of interest include:
1. George Washington Gale's Home (Founder of Galesburg & Knox College)
2. Knox College- The Galesburg Colony Underground Railroad Freedom Center & the site of the 5th Lincoln/Douglas Debate.
3. Hope Cemetery
4. The Box Car Family Community Sites
5. The Chambers Street District, including The Silas Willard Mansion aka "The Great House."
6. Instagrammable City Murals & Statues, and much more!
Perfect for locals with out-of-town guests, solo business travelers, traveling couples passing through town, executives with clients in town, and local school groups with students ages 10+ looking for adventurous things to do in Galesburg!
What to expect: The tour picks up & drops off in Downtown Galesburg in the parking lot next to the Galesburg Antiques Mall (140 S. Prairie St), so feel free to grab a bite to eat at one of Galesburg's many fine restaurants before or after your tour.
We cross 3 sets of train tracks on this tour. Please note that crossing and stopped trains may delay our tour by up to 15 minutes.
Event Venue
Galesburg City Tours, We meet in the parking lot adjacent to 140 S. Prairie St., Galesburg, United States
USD 24.50 to USD 35.00
