Private Tour: Sitka's Hidden Gems

Discover Sitka’s hidden gems with a private tour. Skip the lines, explore in luxury, and capture stunning photos. Book your unforgettable adventure today!

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Starrigavan Recreation Area - Starrigavan Recreation Area, just north of Sitka, Alaska, is a nature lover’s paradise. Here you’ll find a beautiful estuary teeming with birdlife, perfect for observing on the quarter-mile boardwalk trail. We can hop on the Forest to Muskeg trail for a short hike through spruce-hemlock forest and muskeg on various…
What's Included
  • Private transportation
  • Booster seat for child 40-100 lbs.
  • On-board WiFi
  • Bottled water
  • Trekking poles for added stability on trails or uneven ground
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities (Appreciated)
  • Admission fees
  • Admission fees
  • Admission fees
  • Entrance fees
Additional Information

Discover Sitka’s Unforgettable Adventure! Escape the crowds and uncover the magic of Sitka. Avoid the dock lines and dive into the wilderness in just minutes, beginning your Sitka journey with flair!
Our enthusiastic local guides are the storytellers of Sitka, eager to share their passion for this enchanting place. We excel in creating personalized…

Location
Starrigavan Recreation Area
Halibut Point Road, North End
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Timothy_s
Sep 23, 2025
Ideal tour - Knowledgeable travel guide and a private ride to anywhere you want to go. And they don't mind if you need to grab something you need quick before the tour concludes.
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Jessica_w
Sep 19, 2025
Authentic Sitka experience with a local gem! - We had the absolute best time on our private tour of Sitka, despite the rain! Met our guide, Kealoha, a local resident at the pier, right from the ship. We were escorted to her vehicle, which was comfortable and had a booster for our young son. Kealoha made the tour feel more personal and relaxed compared to the big bus tours. She shared stories about Sitka’s history, culture, and everyday life that we would not have likely learned otherwise, and also provided lunch recommendations which proved to be delicious. Highlights included breathtaking views along the shoreline, Bear Fortress, Raptor center, Totem museum and downtown. She was with us inside most centers and gave us detailed info on the animals and organizations. The coolest thing I recall was seeing a bear use sign language to communicate with one of the care rpoviders. There was plenty of flexibility to adjust the pace for our family, and the weather. I appreciated her giving us a heads up the day before of how to dress for comfort. Kealoha was warm, knowledgeable, and genuinely proud to share her family's hometown with us. This tour gave us a deeper appreciation of Sitka, enough to consider work here. She was just the sweetest, showing us off-tour sites based on our discussions. We highly recommend this private tour to anyone looking for an authentic and kid-friendly way to explore Sitka!
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Steven_s
Sep 19, 2025
Our guide Kealoha was... - Our guide Kealoha was very knowledgable of the area and friendly. Her vehicle was extremely comfortable. I would recommend her for a great overview of Sitka for first time.
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Anna
Sep 18, 2025
Great tour of Sitka - Great tour of Sitka by local teacher-saw parts of Sitka we would have otherwise not seen. Learned quite a bit about the community. Highly recommend
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Virginia_k
Sep 16, 2025
The best tour in Sitka - First of all kealoha was probably the best tour person we have ever had! She was so accommodating and sweet! She knows Sitka so well and all our stops were fantastic! She knew everyone so that was a bonus! We went to the fortress of the bear, the raptor center, the national park to see the salmon and the totem poles and shopping! The day was the best! She truly loves this job! I can’t say enough good things about her and the tour! All 4 of us had the best time and it was because of her!!
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Amanda
Sep 14, 2025
Awesome Tour - Highly recommend this Tour. Kealoha was great from first contact and arranging our Tour to pick up at our desired location. She is a wonderful guide and even though our time was short in Port, she covered all the sites we were interested in. Don’t miss Fortress of the Bears or Raptor Centre. A great way to see beautiful Sitka!
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Linda_m
Sep 14, 2025
Wonderful tour of Sitka - With Kealoha as our guide, our private shore excursion in Sitka was fabulous! We would never have seen so much on a group tour. After an easy meet-up at the cruise terminal, Kealoha took us to see all that Sitka offers: beautiful scenery, history, and cultural attractions. We visited the Fortress of the Bear, the Alaska Raptor Center, the National Historic Park with its Tlinget totem poles, and the Baranof Castle, where Russia officially handed Alaska over the U.S. in 1867. We also visited the historic St. Michael’s Russian Orthodox Cathedral. She guided us to some shops that were of special interest to us. Kealoha was very friendly and accommodating, adapting the tour to our interests and pace. She shared her immense knowledge as a long-time resident of Sitka, and this made the day so interesting and enjoyable. By the time our tour was over, we felt like she was not just our tour guide, but a new friend. Highly recommended!
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Andrea_w
Sep 12, 2025
Very easy to find the... - Very easy to find the tour guide. Gary was very knowledgeable about Sitka. We saw salmon jumping, went to Fortress of the Bears, Raptor Center, drove through downtown Sitka, etc. We had complimentary water and a salmon dip with crackers. It was very yummy. Definitely worth getting a private tour.
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Kevin_s
Sep 11, 2025
Great day in Sitka - Fantastic day, albeit rainy, in Sitka! Our guide Gary was awesome! Extremely knowledgeable not only about the area but about timing for arrival at individual destinations. Highly recommend this tour if you’re in Sitka.
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Tamara_l
Sep 6, 2025
Such an amazing way to... - Such an amazing way to see Sitka! Gary was so informative and he made sure we saw every part of Sitka. This was one of our favorite tours our Alaskan cruise.
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From $429 (Per Vehicle)
up to 6 guests
1 - Traveler
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).