Sitka Sightseeing Tour including Fortress of the Bear and Totem Poles
Overview
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2 hours
Mobile ticket
Explore the wildlife highlights of Sitka on a 2-hour tour with knowledgeable local guides who share their expertise on this remarkable and beautiful area. Walk among the towering totem poles of Sitka National Historical Park, watch the antics of the brown bears at Fortress of the Bear, and gaze at the breathtaking scenery around Sitka. You’ll also see Japonski Island, the O’Connell Bridge, Alaska Pioneer Home, Sheldon Jackson Museum and St Michael’s Cathedral. This small-group tour ensures a more personalized experience.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Dress in layers and wear comfortable shoes as the weather in Sitka is always different. The van has a heater for your comfort, but you will want to get out and enjoy the fresh air
A maximum of 10 people per booking
Please note: Wildlife sightings are likely but are not guaranteed
ALL tours start at Harrigan Centennial Hall 330 Harbor Drive Sitka Alaska 99835.
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately.
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
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.
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
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, local plants and see a eagle nest
Fortress of the Bear
View our local resident bears
What‘s Included
Local guide
Air-conditioned vehicle
Customizable, small-group tour
2-hour scenic tour of Sitka by 10-passenger van
Gratuities
Options
Sitka Siteseeing
Duration: 2 hours
Nissan NV Van
Reviews
82 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Amazing Sitka
claudialQ4109IV,,Oct 10, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Really great experience, I booked directly on their website and I have no issues, they were on time on the meeting point. Our tour guide - cannot remember her name - was awsome, she is part tlingit so she gave us a lot of intormation regarding heritage and nature of Sitka, the Fortress of the Bear was amazing, we were able to see both black and brown bears. On one stop along the way, we saw seals on the sea. Totem park is beautiful, is a great place to be surrounded by nature. Our lovely tour guide took us some great photos!
A shore excursion worth the trip
943wesw,,Oct 3, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00This was a very good shore excursion. The bears were all healthy and well cared for. We particularly enjoyed the informative talk about the bears.
Fantastic day fantastic team! Highly Recommend!
Shannon L,,Sep 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Awesome Experience Great information. Entire trip was amazing start to finish! Very professional booking process! Great tour with our tour guy Larry. He was very informative about Sitka made the trip fun and enjoyable for everyone. Would recommend this for anyone looking to see the best of Sitka and great information of the town!
Very Interesting Tour
Lee A,,Aug 26, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We had a wonderful time on this tour! We had a small group of seven people, and Bon, our guide was fantastic. He's a retired Forest Service employee and knows a lot about the flora and fauna of southeast Alaska. We stopped to see fish processing factories, Fortress of the Bears (a home for orphaned bear cubs), Silver Bay, and salmon spawning at Totem Park. Highly recommended!
Informative and fun tour
Grace L,,Aug 15, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Larry was an awesome tour guide and really made the tour fun and informative. He was on time to pick up our family of 10 in a comfortable van. He shared about his life in Sitka, and drove us around to all of the cool sites. We especially loved learning about the edible plants and seeing the gorgeous Sitka National Historic Park with the salmon swimming upstream. Fortress of the Bear was so fun!! I don’t know how else we’d get to observe black and brown bears so close and safely. The tour is the perfect amount of time, great for our group of young kids and seniors.
Whales, Bears, Eagles, and Totem Poles, Oh My!
inspiruption,,Jun 11, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My day in Sikta with this tour was absolutely wonderful! It started out on a boat tour of the bay, where I got to see a humpback whale crest, eagles, otters, sea lions and more! After that, we were shuttled, via tour bus, to Fortress of the Bear, which was so wonderful to learn about these rescued bears and how the whole community pitches in to take care of them. On our way to Sitka Historical National Park, we learned so much about Sitka from our wonderful tour guide and while at the park, learned so much more about the Tlingit tribe. Our guide was absolutely fantastic - I will never forget my time there!
Small Group, Sitka
Carol J,,May 25, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Small group, so much better than the large bus experience! Rainforest, eagles & bears Guide was knowledgeable and the small group allowed time for questions and photos
Great excursion
amymA3443AL,,May 17, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our driver/guide Von was great. The totem poles were really interesting but the best part was the Fortress of the bears. Got some great photos
Sitka Wildlife Tour
edwardh710,,May 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Yvonne did a great job and very responsive to everyone on the tour. Company charged a fair price for a very interesting tour. I would definitely recommend this company to my friends as a worthwhile opportunity
Sitka Splendors
Joyce R,,Sep 19, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Informative guide Yvonne. Very helpful & friendly. A small group tour is the way to go. It was relaxing being transported in a small van & seeing & learning as much as we did because of keeping the group on the smaller side
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