Sitka Scenic Tour: Explore Local Highlights, History, and Fascinating Bears
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47 Ratings
Sitka
Embark on a 2-hour Sitka Scenic Tour and discover the local highlights, history, and fascinating bears. Explore totem poles, Silver Bay, Fortress of the Bear, and more!
Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Sitka National Historic Park/Totem Park - Learn about our totem poles,Visit the river salmon spawn in yearly and learn about local plants
  • Fortress of the Bear - Visit our local resident bears
What's Included
  • Local guide
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • Customizable, small-group tour
  • 2-hour tour of Sitka by 10-passenger van
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Take advantage of the opportunity to explore Sitka on a 2-hour journey guided by locals keen on sharing the city’s unique history and prominent features. Visit the striking totem poles at Sitka National Historical Park, admire the scenic Silver Bay, and interact with rehabilitated brown bears at the Fortress of the Bear. Get absorbed in the captivating landscapes of Sitka, travel across the O’Connell Bridge to Japonski Island, and bypass Alaska Pioneer Home, St Michael’s Cathedral, and Sheldon Jackson Museum. Avoid the hustle and bustle of large bus tours offered by some cruise lines with our small group (10 or less) van tour! Our local guide uses a wireless microphone, ensuring everyone can hear the guide even when he’s stepping out to open your door.

  • A maximum of 10 people per booking
  • Dress in layers and wear comfortable shoes as the weather in Sitka is always different. The tour van has a heater for your comfort, but you will want to get out and enjoy the fresh air.
  • ALL tours start at Harrigan Centennial Hall 330 Harbor Drive Sitka Alaska 99835.
  • Please note: Wildlife sightings are likely but are not guaranteed
  • Please take the free down town shuttles to meet us for your tour! We will be at the drop off point with yellow trimmed signs and blue jackets.
Location
Harrigan Centennial Hall
Harbor Drive
330 Harbor Drive
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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(47 Ratings)
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Sbates78
Aug 15, 2023
Splendid Use of Time in Sitka - Melissa was an interesting and efficient guide, and she made the most of our brief tour time in Sitka. We appreciated her flexibility and knowledge, and I recommend this tour to anyone who wants a brief--yet full--tour of Sitka.
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Daydream22973805770
Jun 18, 2023
Sitka Tour - I recommend this tour, different sites, bears are amazing and eagles are everywhere. The tour guide was great and very knowledgeable.
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X9794wdcathym
Sep 20, 2022
Excellent customer service - There weren’t enough drivers for number of passengers disembarking in port which caused a delay for us getting into Sitka. The tour operators went above and beyond getting us on a tour. Our tour guide was friendly and informative. Couldn’t be happier with the entire experience.
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Texan0310
Sep 16, 2022
Fantastic Excursion! - Chris was the best tour guide! He's a local so he knew so much about the area we toured. And he has a great appreciation for that area and the culture. I loved that the tour was a small group.
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Toothman54
Sep 12, 2022
Great excursion - Our guide Chris was wonderful. Enjoyed it very much. Would highly recommend for Sitka tourists Great job
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Kimberly_j
Sep 8, 2022
Loved every part of it!... - Loved every part of it! We enjoyed watching the salmon swim upstream and we even saw a whale! Would definitely recommend this to everyone!
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Maica_e
Aug 31, 2022
Well worth the money!!! - The fortress of the bear was excellent at getting up close pictures with the bear while still staying close. The bridge overlooking spawning salmon was also very informative. Deanna was an excellent guide.
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James_c
Aug 8, 2022
Fun excursion from cruise ship -independent - A very well run tour by a knowledgeable & personable guide. I felt the tour was informative and with a perfect amount of time at each destination.
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705laureend
Jul 3, 2023
A great feel of Sitka from past to present from a well travelled local guide! - We highly recommend this informative tour of city, history, culture and sites. Our guide was a well-travelled local that shared her multi-generational upbringing and appreciation for her heritage and love of Sitka.
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Therese_s
May 14, 2023
Nice little tour to the bears with a good guide going beyond the work - Little group, very personal and very friendly guide. Unfortunately we could only see the brown bears but not the black bears
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