Experience the best of Sitka during your vacation with a one-hour guided tour of the historic downtown.

Duration

1 hour

About

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: many days our main street is pedestrian-only. Sitka's downtown is full of Russian buildings, gold-rush architecture, and FANTASTIC seafood restaurants.

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.

You will enjoy a carefully crafted itinerary including totem poles, a prominent harbor for fishing boats, the Russian Bishop's House, St. Michael's Orthodox Cathedral, and much more.

In addition you will hear personal stories from your resident guide about commercial fishing, industry, education, and daily life in Sitka, Alaska.

More info

The standard tour involves walking on paved streets and sidewalks for 60 minutes. The route is accessible to wheelchairs, strollers, or scooters. Children are welcome.

Private tours can be conducted in Spanish.
The lead guide is proficient in Chinese as well.

What to bring

Sitka is in a rainforest! Umbrellas are available to use during the tour, though we recommend you bring rain protection for the rest of your time in town. Wear shoes you’re comfortable walking in for an hour.