Sitka Scenic Tour

Name: Sitka Scenic Tour
Price: 100 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.49 (71 reviews)

Overview

Available languages

English

2 hours

Mobile ticket

Grab the chance to see Sitka on a 2-hour tour with local guides who will share the highlights and history of this fascinating and beautiful city. See stunning totem poles in Sitka National Historical Park, beautiful Silver Bay and meet rescued brown bears who live at Fortress of the Bear, and take in the incredible scenery all around Sitka. You’ll also cross the O’Connell Bridge to Japonski Island and pass Alaska Pioneer Home, St Michael’s Cathedral, and Sheldon Jackson Museum. Avoid the large crowded bus tours some cruise lines sell with this small group (10 or less) van tour! Your local guide is using a wireless microphone so everyone can hear even when your guide is outside opening your door.

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Public transportation options are available nearby

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

A maximum of 10 people per booking

Dress in layers and wear comfortable shoes as the weather in Sitka is always different. The tour van has a heater for your comfort, but you will want to get out and enjoy the fresh air.

ALL tours start at Harrigan Centennial Hall 330 Harbor Drive Sitka Alaska 99835.

Please note: Wildlife sightings are likely but are not guaranteed

Meeting Instructions: All TOURS START DOWN TOWN AT: "Harrigan Centennial Hall" 330 Harbor Drive by “SITKA WILDLIFE TOURS” We are dressed in bright blue jackets with yellow signs. 1. SITKA SOUND CRUISE TERMINAL INSTRUCTIONS: Book your free shuttle ticket [HERE](https://www.sitkadock.com/) book your shuttle ticket for one hour before your tour meeting time at Harrigan Centennial Hall Downtown! (Follow booking instructions above) and take the FREE SHUTTLE to downtown provided. Your tour representative “SITKA WILDLIFE TOURS” will be in the Vendor Sales Area, 30 minutes before your tour departure time. Please allow a minimum of 45 minutes for the shuttle to downtown. 2. CRESCENT HARBOR INSTRUCTIONS: Your tour departs from the street side of Harrigan Centennial Hall located near the top of the ramp. Your local tour representative “SITKA WILDLIFE TOURS” will be OUTSIDE the building in the Vendor Sales Area starting 30 minutes before your tour departure time. 3. O’CONNELL BRIDGE TENDERING INSTRUCTIONS: When your ship will transport you by tender boat to shore. You will then need to walk 1.5 blocks to "Harrigan Centennial Hall" 330 Harbor Drive. Your local tour representative “SITKA WILDLIFE TOURS” will be OUTSIDE the building at the Vendor Sales Area starting 30 minutes before your tour departure time. Contact Information: Sitka Wildlife Tours, at 1-907-738-1733.

Cancellation Policy

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

What To Expect

Sitka National Historic Park

Learn about our totem poles,Visit the river salmon spawn in yearly and learn about local plants

20 minutes • Admission Included

Fortress of the Bear

Visit our local resident bears

20 minutes • Admission Included

What‘s Included

Local guide

Air-conditioned vehicle

Customizable, small-group tour

2-hour tour of Sitka by 10-passenger van

Gratuities

Options

Sitka Scenic Tour

Reviews

4.49

71 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Liz was great! She was...
Suzette P,,Oct 2, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Liz was great! She was very informative and even took time for all of us to smell the roses. Even though it was a rainy day we enjoyed the tour thoroughly.
Great Sitka tour
sumerixmj,,Sep 21, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Saw the historical park with totems. Very good tour . Told us history of Sitka. Deanna has lived here her whole life. Shared everything about town and was very proud of it.
The Best
Marc W,,Sep 8, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Larry was so much fun and gave us a great history lesson about the area. I really liked the forest and how much he knew about why the trees grew the way they did. He and Liz went above and beyond for us. We accidently left the little bears for our grandkids on the bus. Larry took them to our ship after his shift. Liz was a driver for the same company. She took my husband back to the bus barn, Larry had already left. When she came back to the port she inquired at the security check points and we exchanged numbers. They had made their way to the guest services, so I was able to let her know we had them and how much we appreciated their efforts. SO Rob and Ashley, your customers highly recommend your tour operators. Thank you
Bears and more!
ChristineYin,,Aug 14, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Private van tour for our family of 10. Finding the van was really easy! Directly by the entrance where the shuttle drops us off. We got to see bears and a small hike , our tour guide was so informative and just wonderful. Really appreciated getting a local perspective of Sitka; what a gorgeous little city!
Disappointing
Rstls Lady,,Aug 11, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00
The tour was not too bad but is largely dependent on the quality of the drivers. Ours was nice but not as good as we would have liked. He was not terribly interesting and his driving left a bit to be desired.
Pretty pricey
Sandy O,,Aug 10, 2025
- Review from Viator
3.00
Okay tour. Not worth $100 each. Beats were cool. Guide knew his stuff. Some of the people in group made it hard to hear.
Highly recommend
Shahaf A,,Jul 16, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Our tour guide, Yvonne, was highly educated, friendly, and she showed us exactly what we needed and wanted to see. Thr van was super clean, and she dropped us where we asked her. There was enough time to see everything on thr bucket list. Worth every penny.
Disappointed
djjur12017,,Jul 13, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00
While our driver was wonderful, the tour was not as described. We did not go to one of the main attractions. So to charge for a full excursion isn’t ok.
Our tour guide Brett was...
Bryan L,,Jul 3, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Our tour guide Brett was very knowledgeable and professional, I would highly recommend him as your tour guide.
Great whale watching experience
CHRISTOPHER P,,Jul 1, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
We saw four whales during our trip. The weather was a little rainy but the boat had good inside cover and insulation from the rain. The second level of the boat allowed for good whale watching. The crew was also very friendly and helpful.