Cruisin' and Boozin' - 90 minute Historical Walking Tour of Sites and Bars

5.0
(30 reviews)

1 hour 30 minutes (approximately)
Offered in: English

Enjoy an entertaining guided historical walking tour of 3 of Ketchikan's favorite watering holes and famous Creek Street. Learn about the colorful events that have shaped Ketchikan, The Salmon Capitol of the World and Alaska's First City.

Sample drinks and learn the crazy and sometimes scary history of the bars, historical events and the town of Ketchikan with a local guide. With 3 bars to visit, you'll stroll the Old Town waterfront and Creek Street while taking in the stories and photogenic scenery of this colorful town and its people.

Your tour guides are local and know these bars well. Fun, entertainment, drinks, history, and great story telling is what we specialize in!

As a bonus, your guide will also be your photographer along the scenic tour. Your camera or ours, you'll get great pictures of you to share and enjoy the memories for years to come!

Come join us for this tour!

What's Included

Alcoholic Beverages
Gratuities

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Please meet us 15 minutes prior to the start of your tour a the Top of the Ramp of Cruise Ship Berth 3 by the restrooms. Adults 21+ years only. Must show valid state issued/passport photo id at the beginning of tour. No refunds will be issued for lack of id.

End point

About 1/2 mile away from the starting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes (approximately)
  • 1

    Sample a drink specialty or beer at one of Ketchikan's oldest bars. Hear about the Arctic's history and other crazy stories of destruction in the area. Get to know the mascot with some great photos. Enjoy the view from the only bar with a deck dockside in town.

    20 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 2

    AKA The Shipwreck Bar. This is another one of the towns oldest bars and a favorite with the local fishermen.We'll sample their house specialty or a brew and peruse the amazing wall of shame of shipwrecked boats. You will also see amazingly large trophy fish and crab mounted on the walls.

    20 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 3
    Creek Street

    Historic Red Light District along the beautiful Ketchikan Creek - a great place for photos and watching the salmon swim up stream to spawn. Along the way there, you will hear stories of the colorful past of Ketchikan, see historic buildings and get to stretch your legs along the fairly flat sidewalks through town.

    15 minutes Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    An example of the types of businesses that used to line the boardwalk street in the earlier years.

    Admission ticket free
  • 4

    Another historic bar at the top of the Fishing Fleets' docks is a favorite Fishermen's hangout. Again, you will sample the "Latch's" specialty drink or enjoy a cold beer while wrapping up the tour with just a few more laughs and crazy stories from your tour guide, locals or the bartender.

    20 minutes Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Scooter accessible
Supplied by Terry's Tour

Tags

Beer & Brewery Tours
Historical Tours
Walking Tours
Likely to Sell Out
Seasonal
Small Group
Food & Drink
DSA non-compliant
Low Supplier Cancellation Rate
Low Last Minute Supplier Cancellation Rate

Cancellation Policy

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

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