Progressive Tours
This three-to-four-hour excursion can take place over lunch or over dinner.
Your group will enjoy a guided tour of Dubuque’s rich history, a delicious course at each location, and of course, we didn’t forget dessert!
Historic Progressive Dinner
Embark on a historic & culinary quest.
Progress through three of Dubuque’s historic sites, enjoying entertainment, music, delicious food and wonderful company along the way. During this guided experience you will be mesmerized as costumed docents and local historians share facts about what made 19th century Dubuque so distinctive and why it was, and continues to be, the “Masterpiece of the Mississippi.”
Steeple Square
A Dubuque icon since 1867, the former home of St. Mary’s Church is once again a hub of gatherings in Dubuque. Enjoy a tour of one of Dubuque’s most unique event spaces. Enjoy an appetizer, a history of the space, and a cash bar available.
7 Hills Event Center
This stunning space is a tribute to Dubuque's industrial past. Featuring floor to ceiling windows, an open layout and beautifully restored hardwood floors, this space pays homage to the window and woodworking that used to be manufactured here. Originally built in 1916 for the main offices for the CARADCO company. It stands out in Dubuque's Historic Millwork District for its distinctive architecture of a second Renaissance Revival style. Here you will enjoy your main course, live musical entertainment, venue history, and a cash bar available.
Fannie Stout House
This house was built in 1893 by Henry Stout and was given to his daughter, Fannie, in 1898. It is a perfect example of eclectic architecture. The house is filled with rich characteristics, including beautiful woodwork, stunning chandeliers, and stained glass windows. Here your group will enjoy dessert, the opportunity to hear the home’s history, and explore the home on their own.
The Details
Tour Offered: Year Round; Locations may vary based on availability
Recommended Start Time: 4:30 P.M. Also Available as a Lunch Option
Length of Tour: 4 Hours
Requirements: Groups of 25 or more
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Interested in booking a progressive tour? Our staff can help you build a memorable experience for your group.
Hear from a planner:
Clayton Whitehead, Sports Leisure
"Almost any city can offer a driving tour where you see pretty buildings from the outside. Only Dubuque gives visitors the opportunity to go inside some of their most appealing historic spaces for an extremely personal and elegant experience combining food, fellowship, and fun!"
