Guided Walking Tour of Sitka | HISTORIC DOWNTOWN
Overview
Available languages
1 hour
Mobile ticket
Make the most of your vacation time in Sitka by taking a 1-hour guided tour. This is the only tour in Sitka that brings you through the downtown area. Sitka's downtown is full of Russian buildings, gold-rush architecture, and fantastic seafood restaurants.
• The only tour to go through Sitka's historic downtown area
• Enjoy an alternative walking tour of Sitka with a local guide
• Tour is perfect for those interested in history, culture, & local tips
• Hear many stories from the Russian Era of Alaska
This small fishing town was once the capital of Russian America. You will gain a unique local perspective of Sitka as you are led through the historic downtown of a city rich with Tlingit indigenous culture.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
The first stop on the tour is in front of picturesque Crescent Harbor. The guide will explain the daily workings of a fishing town in Alaska from the personal perspective of a commercial and charter fisherman.
Sitka Sound Science Center
Our guide will discuss the role the famous Sitka Sound Science Center plays in researching sustainable fishing. If one of the salmon runs is occurring it is possible to see salmon jumping up the stream into the hatchery processing station.
What‘s Included
Local tips for restaurants and exploration
Resident Guide (Contact us for Spanish-speaking and other private tour options)
All Fees and Taxes
Umbrella
Transportation (Tour starts from free cruise shuttle drop-off)
Gratuities (Always appreciated by our passionate guides!)
Options
Guided Walking Tour of Sitka | HISTORIC DOWNTOWN
Reviews
95 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
This was a informative...
Sandra S,,Nov 29, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Sitka is a wonderful town with many hidden treasures. Our tour guide was extremely knowledgeable and answered all our questions! Well worth the time and money!
The guide was smart, a local who knew area, and a good guide
NORMAN F,,Sep 27, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00the guide knew the town well, unfortunately for a walking tour the downtown area does not offer much to see
Fun informative walking tour.
Brenda S,,Sep 13, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Interesting tour about current population, fishing and history of Sitka. We watched salmon returning to fish hatchery and learned about their life cycle. Enjoyed guide she was great at explaining and easy to understand.
Marshall was amazing
Bryan M,,Sep 12, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Fantastic tour with Marshall. Knows his stuff and so informative. A lovely way to see the town. Highly recommend!
Good overview of the...
Rebecca B,,Sep 8, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Good overview of the history of Sitka with insight into native peoples experience. Easily walkable and had good tips for local shops and restaurants. Very much recommend!
Sitka downtown walking tour
dansbfg,,Sep 4, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was a walking tour of the perfect length. Our tour guide Sadie, was very knowledgeable and professional in her presentation. The tour started at the centennial hall and covered downtown end to end. Highly recommend.
Very informative
Pioneer36409624218,,Sep 4, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was a great thing to do and very informative. It wasn’t rushed and gave us plenty of time to explore. Perhaps a little expensive. It was a lovely day to do it, but probably wouldn’t recommend doing it if the weather wasn’t good.
Do this early in the day
Richard S,,Aug 30, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Terrific experience packed with history and information about this charming small town. Our guide was smart and witty and walked backwards flawlessly while talking non-stop for an hour! Try to book this early in your day so you know where to return
Sitka walking tour - an excellent experience
Terry B,,Aug 20, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00The guide, Audrey, was very pleasant and knowledgeable and proud of her hometown. She was well-spoken and made the tour experience very fun.
Sitka history comes alive
jean k,,Aug 19, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Loved learnig about the towns’ history from a lifelong resident. Got context behind the sites we saw.
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