# Galena Tours — Experience Galena, Illinois > Virtual and self-guided tours of historic Galena, Illinois. (iPhone/iPad app by Paula Schonhoff.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/galena-tours/id1124086736 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Paula Schonhoff](https://appshunter.io/developer/1258179726) - Category: Travel - Price: $0.99 (on sale, was $19.99) - Rating: 4.00/5 from 12 App Store ratings · 9 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 17+ - Requires: iOS 15.0 · 60 MB - Languages: American English - Released: 2016-07-03 - Data updated: 2026-08-25 - Monetization: paid - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/galena-tours/id1124086736/reviews.md ## What is Galena Tours? This comprehensive app offers the opportunity to experience the rich history of the town of Galena, IL. It allows you to visit Galena virtually from the comfort of your own home as well as take and customize your own self-guided driving/walking tours while you're in town. Notable sites include Grant's Home, Turner Hall, Market House, Old Stockade, Coatsworth Building, Desoto House Hotel, Washburne House, Blacksmith Shop and many more historic houses, churches, and downtown Galena buildings. - 291 Locations, Each with Audio Narration - GPS Driving/Walking Directions to Each Location - Hundreds of Historic Photographs - West Side, East Side, Bench Street, and Main Street Location Based Tours - Galena Architectural Styles and Early Galena History (Lead, Steamboats, and Railroads) Informational Tours - Galena's 9 Civil War Generals, Including General Ulysses S. Grant - Famous Americans with Galena Connections ## Key features - Virtual town experience - Customizable self-guided tours - GPS navigation - Audio narration for 291 locations - Hundreds of historic photographs - Informational tours on history and architecture ## Chart rankings - #32 in Top Paid · Travel (US App Store) ## Recent user reviews (9 of 9) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/galena-tours/id1124086736/reviews.md ### 5/5 — Clearly a work of passion *2025-12-11, version 1.5* This app is on the level of what I wish all self guided tour apps were. Locations are listed by distance or by a particular tour grouping with distances and or links to map provided. Easy to navigate. There is more detail than one could want on many of the spots. For example, the entry of the school house on top of the hill goes over the history of the various instantiations including photos of building and classes over 150 years. It's the level of a historical book that goes beyond just a simple tour app. Clearly this app is a work from someone who was passionate about the history and heritage of Galena. ### 3/5 — Compressive info; NO AUDIO. *2020-06-01, version 1.1* We were super sad that now that Galena is open again for business, the audio function of this purchased app didn’t work. The written historical information is great, but not what I expected nor was advertised. Seems like you’ve known about and been working on this since the Fall of last year. I would recommend you advise iOS customers of the problem until it is resolved so people know what to expect. ### 1/5 — Audio Does Not Work *2019-11-26, version 1.0* Looks like a very comprehensive guide, but the lack of functioning audio is a major flaw. ### 4/5 — Audio not working on tour stops *2019-08-15, version 1.0* Love the app. Great information, but the play button for audio on tour stops does not work. Is there a fix coming for this? ### 4/5 — Audio on Street tours? *2019-08-14, version 1.0* The play button on the tour stops where the map is included on the screen, i.e. Main Street, Bench Street, etc, doesn’t appear to function. I think we can see the narration to read on most or all tour stops; our visually impaired sister was loving the audio on Grant and others. The app introduction works great, as do all the history (informational) audios where no map is on the screen. There is a button for ‘show route,’ however, nothing to un-Show the map and route. Thanks for hints to fix! - we’re here in Galena ‘til Saturday. ### 5/5 — Don’t visit Galena without it! *2019-03-24, version 1.0* Great job Paula! We really enjoyed your historical commentaries! We wandered around and with your help took in all of the fabulous history of the city. We could immediately tell you were a teacher when we listened to the intro. Thank you! ### 1/5 — App doesn’t load *2018-09-21, version 1.0* Very upsetting when I click on any tour or page I just get a blue screen ### 5/5 — Amazing Amount of Historical Research in a Well Designed App *2018-07-17, version 1.0* I bought this App during our yearly trip to Galena. We have been on many of the tours of Galena over the years but this App exceeds them all in completeness and thorough research of the history, photos, and news articles about the buildings and people associated with them. There are 96 entries just for Main Street alone! Each one has text describing the location, date of construction, builder, owner(s), businesses through time, and related stories. The author reads the text to you so you can look at what she is describing. The photos show the current building and historical photos from the 19th and 20th century. The App worked flawlessly over three days I used it. Note it does require a data connection since the information is loaded when you select one of the tours and it first loads 24 locations. The audio and photos are loaded as you select each location. This occurred fast enough that it was not a problem for me. Even if you are just interested in a few locations, it is worth the price because it is so well done. It took an impressive amount of research to put this together and there is enough material to make a good history book on Galena. It would be difficult to find something that delivers so much value for only $3.99. ### 5/5 — Great App even if you think you know all about Galena *2016-07-24, version 1.0* We go to Galena regularly. Even so this app has taught us things about dozens of buildings we never knew. Well worth the modest cost. Highly recommended. Can't wait to get back to Galena and use this app to the fullest. J ## Frequently asked questions about Galena Tours ### What is Galena Tours? Galena Tours is a travel application that allows users to virtually explore the historic town of Galena, Illinois, or create custom self-guided walking and driving tours when visiting in person. It features GPS directions, audio narration, and historical information. ### What historical sites are included in Galena Tours? The app covers numerous notable sites in Galena, including Grant's Home, Turner Hall, Market House, Old Stockade, Coatsworth Building, Desoto House Hotel, Washburne House, and many other historic buildings, churches, and houses. It also highlights Galena's Civil War Generals and famous Americans with connections to the town. ### Does Galena Tours offer offline access? The provided data does not specify whether Galena Tours offers offline access for its content or navigation features. Users may need an active internet connection for full functionality. ### How much does Galena Tours cost? Galena Tours is a paid application, priced at $0.99. This one-time purchase grants access to all the features and content within the app. ### What devices support Galena Tours? Galena Tours is available for iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices. It is designed to run on Apple's mobile operating systems. ### How often is Galena Tours updated? The latest version of Galena Tours, 1.5, was released on October 3, 2024. The app was initially released on July 3, 2016, indicating it receives periodic updates. ### What is the age rating for Galena Tours? Galena Tours has an age rating of 17+. This rating is typically assigned due to mature themes or content that may not be suitable for younger audiences. ### Does Galena Tours have ads? Yes, Galena Tours contains advertisements. As a paid app with ads, it offers a balance of upfront cost with potential in-app advertising. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 1.5 — 2024-10-03 Compatibility updates ### 1.4 — 2024-01-30 Compatibility updates ### 1.3 — 2021-01-06 Compatibility updates ### 1.2 — 2020-07-09 Compatibility updates ### 1.1 — 2019-12-14 Compatibility updates ## Apps similar to Galena Tours | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Historic Lemont](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/historic-lemont/id6449473517) | 5.0 (2) | Free | Travel | | [Historic Washington DC Tour](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/historic-washington-dc-tour/id1566912854) | 1.0 (1) | $1.99 | Travel | | [Historic Charleston Tour](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/historic-charleston-tour/id1512970667) | 2.1 (8) | $1.99 | Travel | | [Key West Historic Marker Tour](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/key-west-historic-marker-tour/id1394777381) | 4.5 (6) | Free | Travel | | [The Garment District](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-garment-district/id6670323157) | 5.0 (19) | Free | Travel | | [HistoricalTourist: Hinsdale](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/historicaltourist-hinsdale/id1282794198) | 5.0 (2) | Free | Travel | ## Related topics [galena country](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/galena-country) --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). 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