One Day Galena and Dubuque Tour from Chicago
Overview
Explore the charming towns of Dubuque and Galena on this enriching day trip from Chicago. Begin your journey along the scenic Mississippi River in Dubuque, where you can enjoy free time to stroll, have lunch, or even take a cable car ride for breathtaking views. Continue to Galena, a beautifully preserved historic town where 80% of the buildings are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Here, you’ll visit the Ulysses S. Grant Home and take in the serene beauty of Grant Park. With a total travel distance of 325 km from Chicago, this tour offers the perfect blend of history, scenery, and relaxation before heading back to the city.
What's Included
- Bottled water
- Private transportation
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Expert Guide
- Foods and Drinks
- Gratuities
Meeting and Pickup
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What To Expect
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Dubuque
4 hours Admission Ticket Free
Galena
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
Ulysses S. Grant Home
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Grant Park
3 hours Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 14 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
Q: What is the cancellation policy for the One Day Galena and Dubuque Tour from Chicago?
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Key West Private Charters customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CST).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Bottled water.
- Private transportation.
- Air-conditioned vehicle.
- Expert Guide.
- Foods and Drinks.
- Gratuities.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025The minimum age to participate is 1. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the One Day Galena and Dubuque Tour from Chicago is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for One Day Galena and Dubuque Tour from Chicago will be included in your confirmation email from Key West Private Charters. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Bottled water
- Private transportation
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Expert Guide
- Foods and Drinks
- Gratuities
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 14 travelers
