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Sitka Historic Land Tour

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5 reviews

Excursion Overview

Explore Sitka with a personalized, small group outing.

Home to breathtaking views, Sitka is your destination for the Fortress of the Bear, Sitka National Historical Park, and other historical sites. For over twenty years, the Fortress of the Bear has rehabilitated and offered sanctuary for orphaned Coastal Brown and Black Bears. This is one of many stops on your small group adventure.

Sitka's history ranges from old Russian history to authentic Alaskan Native history. See and learn about multicultural sites from your local tour guide. Hear unique stories and perspectives from this little island town.

Informative, scenic, and comfortable transportation allows guests to see and experience the highlights of Sitka. Totem poles tower overhead at the Sitka National Historical Park. Guests should be comfortable stepping into and out of the Ford Transit high-roof van with a maximum capacity of 14 guests.

Things You Need to Know

Inclusions:

  • Roundtrip transportation
  • Entrance and activity fees
  • Narrated journey by local guide

Requirements:

  • Guests must be comfortable getting in and out of a passenger van. There is no additional storage for strollers and wheelchairs.

Duration: 2.5 hours (Roundtrip from Harrigan Centennial Hall)

  • 50 minutes - total roundtrip transportation time to attractions and multiple scenic photo stops
  • 40 minutes - Sitka National Historical Park
  • 40 minutes - Fortress of the Bear
  • 15-20 minutes - Japonski Island photo stop

Meeting Instructions:

  • All tours depart from Harrigan Centennial Hall in downtown Sitka. Guests docking at the Sitka Sound Cruise Terminal will take a free shuttle to the downtown area. Fully detailed instructions are included on your finalized ticket vouchers.

ADA Accessibility of Tour:

  • This tour is not wheelchair or limited mobility accessible.

Refund Policy:

  • You may cancel for any reason up to seven (7) days prior to the date of the tour for a full refund.
  • Please see our Refund Policy Page for complete details.

Frequently Asked Questions

The maximum capacity for this tour is 14 guests.

There is open seating on the tour van, however if you require a certain seat due to a physical impairment then please inform your tour guide.

Wildlife is abundant in Southeast Alaska and sightings are possible on any tour. Bears will be viewable at the Fortress of the Bears stop during the tour.

There are no age restrictions for this tour. Guests under 2 years of age will sit on a parent or guardian's lap at no charge.

Backpacks, small bags, and purses are allowed on this tour.

Non-alcoholic beverages in closable containers and snacks are allowed on tour.

No food or drinks are included.

The transportation van does not have the capacity to accommodate most wheelchairs, collapsible or not, unfortunately.

Car seats are not offered for children at this time.

 

Guest Reviews

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FRANCISCO ANTONIO R

On Oct 2024

Great experience! My family and I really enjoy the excursion.

Maureen M

On Oct 2024

Such a great excursion

Marianne M

On Jul 2024

We thoroughly enjoyed this tour. Our favorite was the stop at Fotress of the bears. We loved the stop at the national park as well. Our guide was very informative.

Sandra M

On Jul 2024

AnnMarie shared her love for and history of Sitka. She made a rainy walk interesting and fun. I also appreciated the text message and picture of where to meet up when we got off of the ship. This was a great excursion for kids and adults.

Karen P

On Jun 2024

We had a great guide for our Sitka excursion. The local guides were very sweet and had a great understanding of Sitka and shared much history of Sitka with us. Sitka is a beautiful place and we truly enjoyed our excursion there.

$115.00

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$115.00

Duration: 2.5 hours

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Duration: 2.5 hours



Passenger (2+): $115.00

Lap Child

Infant (under 2): $0.00

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