Share this tour
Offered languages
- English
Ketchikan is famous for its rich Native heritage, colorful history, and the world’s largest collection of standing totem poles. On your tour, you’ll discover how every corner of Ketchikan is rich with stories of Tlingit legends, daring pioneers, booming canneries, secret trails, resilient spirits and of course, salmon. This historic walking tour will begin at the Southeast Alaska Discovery Center, wind your way through the heart of Ketchikan, and end at the legendary Dolly’s House on Creek Street. And along the way you’ll see historic buildings, totem poles, statues, hidden trails, the infamous red-light district, old Creek Street, and much more. If you miss these stories, you might be kicking yourself back on the ship when the others are telling you about it. Go at your own pace, anytime. This tour is hands free, GPS location aware and plays as you walk. It never expires, go anytime. And listen again anytime.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
The tour starts outside the Southeast Alaska Discovery Center, a great spot in downtown to learn, and close to the first totem pole you'll see. Then you'll be guided through ketchikan step by step discovering the city.
The tour ends on Creek Street outside the Dolly house where you'll hear it's story.
Itinerary
-
(Pass by)
The tour stops outside the Dolly House and shares it's history. Who was Dolly? Well, she's a big part of the cities story.
Admission ticket free -
1Creek Street
Not to be missed old Creek street holds a big story of the city, discover it on your tour.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2
Why is this trail called Married Man's trail? You may have ideas, well, take the tour and find out.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3The Rock
Discover the story of the statue, who's on the rock, and what their roles in history are.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4
You'll see a few Totem Poles on the tour, and learn the story of what they mean.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5
The Chief has a big story, and the pole tells it's tale. Learn what the story.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
Along the way you'll hear the story of the native people and their lives before and after.
Admission ticket free -
6
This unique tunnel has a unique history and feature. You'll see the tunnel and learn it's story.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
7Ketchikan
Explore Ketchikan's downtown, the historic sites, the hidden gems, and learn the story of Ketchikan.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Tags
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Show more
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Rating
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
Your guide to the flawless travel experience
Top Searches
Company
Get our app
