Off the Beaten Path Ketchikan Photo Safari - 3 hr.
Overview
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3 hours
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The Ketchikan Photo Safari is a fun, small group 3 hour shore excursion designed for short time travelers who want great photos, engaging history, and a deeper understanding of Alaska.
Traveling with a professional photography guide in a group of just 2–9 guests, you’ll explore Ketchikan’s most scenic and culturally significant locations, including a visit to Potlatch Park. Here, you’ll learn about Southeast Alaska Native culture, traditional totem poles, carving, symbolism, and the stories that connect the land and its people.
While photography is a key part of the experience, you don’t need to be photography focused to enjoy this tour. It’s also perfect for guests who are new to Alaska and want to hear great stories, learn local history, and better understand what they’re seeing. Along the way, your guide shares easy photography tips you can use with any camera or smartphone—tips many guests say improve their photos for the rest of their cruise.
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Stipulate your desired TOUR DEPARTURE TIME and email for confirmation: ktnservices@outlook.com
What To Expect
Ketchikan
If you land in Ketchikan on berths 1, 2, 3, or 4 we meet at berth 2 next to the statue called "The Rock". If you land in Ward Cove we will pick you up unless otherwise notified.
Creek Street
The Historic Red Light District where men and salmon go to spawn, now home to a variety of shops & attractions and abundant photo opportunities. Hear stories and information about local culture, history, economy & lifestyles as you travel from site to site.
Options
Off the Beaten Path Ketchikan Photo Safari - 3 hr.
Pickup included
What‘s Included
This is a great historic and cultural tour with or without a camera:)
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
951 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Highly recommend this tour in Ketchikan
elisakN6348AB,Jun 19, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Saint was our guide for the tour and he was superb! He took us to areas that were necessary to gain a better understanding not just of the culture but of the environment. AND along the way he helped us understand how to take better pictures with not just our cameras but with our cell phones! He went out of his way to make sure everyone was helped! We were super satisfied and would highly recommend this tour with Saint.
Go With Saint
M4320VDdeanh,Jun 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our driver was excellent in challenging rainy conditions. Saint was very knowledgeable
Far exceeded expectations
Linda N,Jun 17, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Josh was exceptional! Great tips, and even better "off the beaten path" photo ops! Highly recommended 10/5!!!
Excellent value & very informative
635vickyb,Jun 15, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was easy to find our tour guide, Saint, at the pier, he was right on time. We felt his tour was a very good value & the perfect way to get a personalized overview of Ketchikan. We were impressed at not just how accommodating Saint was, but his knowledge of the history (loved his stories) & his help with taking better pictures with my cellphone. This was my 3rd time visiting Ketchikan, this tour was my best visit, hands down. Thank you Saint, you're the best!
Wet but wonderful
B5933IWhowardm,Jun 15, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We really enjoyed our tour with Evie who was friendly and very knowledgeable. It rained the whole time we were out with her but we still managed to see bald eagles and seals. The rain forest lived up to its name but was very colourful. We also visited was a cultural centre where Evie explained about the totems and the long house. I would definitely recommend this tour.
Landed a virgin (cruise) left with a serious appreciation of Ketchikan.
David M,Jun 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00What a fantastic trip it was! I enjoyed it. We saw a lot of really unique, interesting landmarks - Saint again was a fountain of knowledge and brilliant in his technical knowledge and expertise. Totally enjoyed it.
The outing was exactly as I expected. We did locations I would have never seen or photographed and the regular locations
d33pakPatel,Jun 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our photography guide Saint (I hope I spelled his name correct). was an exceptional person giving tips on photography and the location we visited. We lucky to have spotted a Bald Eagle’s Nest and the Bald Eagle itself, also the Potlatch totem Park with the history of the totem poles and the making of. The Creek Street tourist district and the shopping district as well. Overall it was a very satisfying experience.
Amazing photo safari with Saint
joz398,Jun 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Outstanding excursion!! Our tour guide was Saint and he was fantastic. This tour is a small group and we all got very focused attention with photo tips. Saint took us to scenic locations around Ketchikan. I would recommend this tour to anyone visiting.
Awesome!!!
Karen S,Jun 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Amazing trip! Only wish we had more time!!
Well paced & loved the small group
heather,Jun 12, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00The tour was nice with a small group- lots of information about the history of Ketchikan. Josh and Elmer (not the right name- sorry!) were very knowledgeable & provided plenty of time for photo ops.
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