Guided Walking Tour of Sitka | HISTORIC DOWNTOWN
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Mostly positive experiences, with many enjoying the tour and learning about Sitka. Some found tours disappointing due to hearing difficulties, disruptive groups, or unmet expectations.
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
1 hour
- Local tips for restaurants and exploration
- Resident Guide (Contact us for Spanish-speaking and other private tour options)
- All Fees and Taxes
- Umbrella
- Transportation (Tour starts from free cruise shuttle drop-off)
- Gratuities (Always appreciated by our passionate guides!)
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Make the most of your vacation time in Sitka by taking a 1-hour guided tour. This is the only tour in Sitka that brings you through the downtown area. Sitka's downtown is full of Russian buildings, gold-rush architecture, and fantastic seafood restaurants.
• The only tour to go through Sitka's...
- Duration 1 Hour
- Group Tour
- Max 15 people in the group
- 1
Lincoln Street
The first stop on the tour is in front of picturesque Crescent Harbor. The guide will explain the daily workings of a fishing town in Alaska from the personal perspective of a commercial and charter fisherman.
- Duration 10 Minutes•
- No Admission Ticket Required
- 2
Sitka Sound Science Center
Our guide will discuss the role the famous Sitka Sound Science Center plays in researching sustainable fishing. If one of the salmon runs is occurring it is possible to see salmon jumping up the stream into the hatchery processing station.
- No Admission Ticket Required•
- Drive-By Only
- 3
Sitka
Taking a step back in time, our guide will tell the history of the Sheldon Jackson College campus. The campus has transformed dramatically over its 145 year history: originally founded as an "Indian Boarding School" this campus is now the Sitka Fine Arts Camp.
- Duration 10 Minutes•
- No Admission Ticket Required
- 4
St. Michael's Russian Orthodox Cathedral
Our guide will highlight the history, architecture, and significance of the Russian Orthodox Cathedral in the center of downtown Sitka. Note that this walking tour takes place entirely outside.
- Duration 5 Minutes•
- No Admission Ticket Required
- 5
Katlian Street
Here you will see the grounds of the Sitka Pioneers' Home. This majestic building has a rich history and still plays an important role in the lives of Alaskans. Our guide will showcase the totem pole and prospector statue that stand in front of the grand building. Note that this...
- Duration 10 Minutes•
- No Admission Ticket Required
- 6
Sitka
The tour ends at Baranof Castle State Historic Site, also known as "Castle Hill". This is the location where Russian Alaska was purchased by the United States. After the tour the guide will accompany anyone who would like to make the ascent of Castle Hill. The end point is a...
- Duration 15 Minutes•
- No Admission Ticket Required
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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