Ketchikan's Favorite Cultural and Historical Sites

5.0
(20 reviews)
Ketchikan, USA

3 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
Offered in: English

When people go to Ketchikan, these are the sites most people go to see: old town Ketchikan, Creek Street, fish ladder, Totem Bight State Park, Potlatch Park, Herring Cove and more!

By the end of the tour, visitors will have a real feel for Ketchikan and what life is like on this beautiful Alaskan island.

The tour guide has lived in Ketchikan for many years and has given many tours.

What's Included

Air-conditioned vehicle
Gratuities
Entry/Admission - Totem Bight State Historical Park

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
Ketchikan Visitors Bureau

Guests on Norwegian cruise ships will be picked up at Ward Cove Guests on non-Norwegian cruise ships will be picked up at the Ketchikan Rain Gauge on the dock downtown near the cruise ships.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
  • 1

    After being picked up, you will be driven to Knudson Bay where people there may be people returning with their boats full of salmon and/or halibut. There are also usually seals and Bald Eagles near by.

    20 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Totem Bight State Historical Park

    Ten miles north of Ketchikan is Totem Bight State Historical Park, an 11-acre park that is packed with restored and re-carved totems as well as a colorful Clan House. Providing a stunning backdrop to the totems is park's lush rainforest setting and the rocky coastline along Tongass Narrows.

    20 minutes Admission ticket not included
  • 3
    Ketchikan

    We'll drive around some of the best known sites in Ketchikan so guests can get a feel for the city and it's people. We'll also stop in for a few minutes and have some pizza and drink and Ketchikan's Gold Pan Pizza.

    1 hour Admission ticket free
  • 4

    We'll make a short stop at the Harris Street Bridge and fish ladder to look for fish heading up river.

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 5
    Herring Cove

    This is known as the best place to see bears and Bald Eagles. Also, at low tide there are usually people fishing at the mouth of the river using the "snag" method.

    20 minutes Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Service animals allowed
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Total time includes drive time
Supplied by Alaska Puddle Jumpers

Tags

Half-day Tours
Bus Tours
Private and Luxury
Cultural Tours
Ports of Call Tours
Shore Excursions
Small Group
Excellent Quality
Additional fees
Low Last Minute Supplier Cancellation Rate
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

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

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