Top Juneau Tours, Sightseeing & Cruises

Tap into the best way to see Juneau - a brewery & city tour serving up a uniquely Juneau, uniquely Alaskan experience, nothing watered-down here! We’ll hop across town, pairing sips with the stories and sights that make Juneau one-of-a-kind. With a small group, you’ll tap into three distinctly different breweries in three different corners of Juneau, and along the way, taste the flavors of Alaska with Barnacle Foods’ kelp salsa. We’ll explore stunning scenic stops - Brotherhood Bridge with its epic Mendenhall Glacier backdrop, and Juneau’s iconic Whale on the waterfront - perfect for photos that capture the scale and beauty of the Last Frontier. We visit Alaskan Brewing Company, and Forbidden Peak Brewing on every tour! We alternate between Harbor Mountain Brewing and Devil's Club Brewing. This tour is a fun and social experience. The minimum number of guests per trip is three.

Perhaps the most scenic US capital, Juneau—carved into a hillside, tumbling into the sea—is rife for road-tripping. On this private tour, you won’t have to worry about the driving, sitting back to enjoy views of Mendenhall Glacier, the Gastineau Channel, downtown, and more. You’ll likely also catch views of wildlife, including whales and seals, for a memorable, only-in-Alaska adventure.

Immerse yourself in the Alaskan wilderness on a trek through a vast temperate rainforest that includes views of waterfalls, wildlife, and glaciers. Your private guide takes you to off-the-beaten-path photo spots so you can capture authentic wilderness shots without other tourists getting in the way. Plus, throughout the hike, nature enthusiasts can learn about the unique ecosystem and its inhabitants.

Experience several of Juneau's top highlights all in one day on this time-saving, multi-stop tour that's perfect for first-time visitors. Explore the beautiful Mendenhall Glacier, embark on a whale-watching cruise at Auke Bay, and savor an all-you-can-eat wild Alaskan salmon bake nestled in a scenic forest. With naturalist guides, transport, and more included, enjoy a hassle-free way to explore the best of Juneau.

Step off your cruise ship and into a river raft on this 3.5-hour shore excursion along Mendenhall Glacier. An experienced guide rows your raft, allowing you to soak up the gorgeous mountain scenery as you float along for six miles around the foot of the glacier. Wind through stretches of Class II and III whitewater rapids and wrap up the outing with a delicious riverside snack. Families, beginners and the more experienced all will enjoy this Mendenhall Glacier float trip. Port transport from Juneau included.

Skip the hassles of driving and slow-moving walking tours. With this private pedicab tour, you’ll explore Juneau in the open air and cover serious ground—with an expert guide at your disposal. Stopping at all the spots you want to explore and photograph, you’ll get a custom downtown tour highlighting the city’s history, culture, and daily life, enriching your experience of this scenic Alaskan city.

The two most popular things to do in Juneau are whale watching and a stop at Tracy's Crab Shack. Lock in a good crab market rate and an unforgettable whale watch experience in one booking.

If you’re looking for a unique experience that combines history with the great outdoors, book this Juneau Underground Peterson Gold Mine and Panning Experience. Go with a guide to the old mine and go on one of the only underground tours in all of Alaska—wearing a hardhat for safety. After learning about the mining done there, test your skills at gold panning.

✔️ No crowds — truly private experience ✔️ Closer whale encounters than large boats ✔️ Flexible, wildlife-focused itinerary ✔️ Premium experience for small groups ✔️ Top choice for cruise passengers

Mendenhall Glacier, Downtown & Scenic Highlights Book your Juneau tour today. Discover the best of Juneau on this small-group sightseeing tour, perfect for cruise passengers and independent travelers. Visit top attractions including the Mendenhall Glacier, scenic viewpoints, historic downtown, and hidden local gems—all in one seamless experience. Travel in comfort with a friendly local guide and enjoy breathtaking views. ✨ Flexible Scheduling for Cruise Guests: Arriving by cruise ship? We’ve got you covered. Tour times are flexible based on your ship schedule—just send us a message and we’ll coordinate your perfect start time. Breathe in the fresh mountain air, take in unforgettable views, and experience Alaska like never before. Don’t just visit Juneau—experience it.

Learn more about Indigenous Alaskan culture, past and present, with this small-group tour than you ever could from any old guidebook. See the local wilderness in a whole new light and hear the stories behind the totem poles in the area. Take a scenic tram ride up Mount Roberts, where you find things like a shop and a beer garden to explore, as well as incredible views.

Alaska’s wild nature should be experienced in the open air, and that’s what you’ll do on this immersive e-bike tour. Great for any fitness level—and most ages—you’ll bike along mostly paved roads, getting views of Mendenhall Glacier, the world’s northernmost rainforest, and so much more. Since you choose your effort level, it’s an always-exhilarating adventure that’s always at your pace.

At REEL1, We provide a guided fishing shuttle. We'll outfit you in fishing gear and take you to and from our favorite fishing spot, we supply a spin rod, boot-foot waders and lures so you can "REEL" in a big "1". You can expect to spend ~2 hours on the shore with great chances to catch a 5 species of wild pacific salmon or dolly varden. Book now to REEL1 with us.

Bikes, Glacier Views, and Microbrews begins with a 20 minute van ride out of historic downtown Juneau out to the Mendenhall Valley, where you'll be outfitted with bikes, helmets, and rain gear if necessary. The ride starts at the eastern side of the Mendenhall Glacier, with a 4 mile ride over to the western shore of Mendenhall Lake. Here, you'll enjoy a brief break and scenic view of the lake. Next, you'll hop back on the bikes and ride 4 miles back to the eastern side of the glacier, riding through two beautiful trails in the Tongass National Forest. After the ride, your guide will walk you to the Mendenhall Glacier Visitor Center, where you will have 45 minutes of independent exploration. View the glacier, enjoy the trails, and learn about the history of the area. Upon returning to the van, you will take a short drive to Forbidden Peak Brewery and taste a custom flight of local beers and enjoy views of Auke Bay. Your guide will then drive you back downtown at the end of the tour.

After 10 years of high adventure tours from Seattle to Juneau we are now offering a tour of the Juneau waters from a new perspective, a JETSKI! This exclusive tour is perfect for travelers with a sense of adventure who love the challenge of learning a new skill, all while taking in stunning views of Mendenhall Glacier, Auke Bay, Admiralty Island and the surrounding areas. This adventure provides fantastic opportunities to see whales, porpoise, seals, eagles, and more! Your professionally trained guide will give you knowledge of the local people and wildlife that once and currently inhabit this breathtaking area of SE Alaska. Nothing compares to the feeling of being on the same level of some of the most incredible ocean mammals when they come up to say hello! Not your typical nose to tail, single file, slow rides.. we cater each adventure based on each group and which wonders are put in front of us while on this grand adventure. Come & see for yourself! (4 Hours w transportation)

Combine a gold-panning shore excursion with a special salmon bake that's only available to visitors thanks to a special permit with this combo shore excursion. At Gold Creek and Last Chance Basin, learn how to cull the waters for the precious metal and potentially make your own small fortune exploring the gold fields on your own. Then visit Gold Creek to savor tasty Alaskan salmon at an all-you-can-eat buffet.

Make the most of your time while your ship is docked and experience Mendenhall Glacier on this small-group shore excursion from Juneau. Travel by land and water on a combo adventure with canoeing and a short hike. Soak up views of icebergs, waterfalls, and cliffs as you paddle around Mendenhall Lake toward the glacier. Afterwards, get a close-up view on a short hike.

Turn Juneau's out-the-road scenic drive into a story: 70 miles and 42 GPS stories that play automatically — glacier viewpoints, Eagle Beach, the Shrine of St. Therese, the Amalga ghost town, and the sunken Treadwell gold mine. Hear the Áakʼw Ḵwáan history, the wreck of the Princess Sophia, and the island that gave up millions in gold before the ocean swallowed it. One price covers everyone in the car; audio plays through Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, or Bluetooth. Written by a born-and-raised Southeast Alaskan and fully offline — the dead zones don't matter. To be clear: this is an app on your own phone, not a live guide — and the vehicle isn't included. Drive either direction, pause anywhere, finish any day — 2 to 4 hours at your pace, no date, no time limit, no expiry. Setup takes about 2 minutes — full steps are on your Viator ticket and in your confirmation email (check spam). In the app, your tour appears as "Juneau Driving Extended Tour."

Experience 3 iconic Alaskan adventures—flightseeing, glacier hiking, and packrafting—all in just 5 hours! This Packraft adventure begins with a scenic flight that will head towards the mouth of the Taku Inlet. After landing on the Norris Glacier fed lake, hike over the glacially carved terrain to a cove where your packraft awaits. From here, you will be outfitted in single person packrafts and introduced paddling techniques by your guides. Once you launch your packraft, your paddle to the glacier will take you past ice bergs to the Norris Glacier. As you approach the glacier, prepare to beach your boat right on the Norris Glacier. Trade out paddles for micro-spikes and explore the moonscape-like area of the glacier all by foot and get panoramic views of Norris and Taku glaciers. Look for crevasses, glacier pools, moulins, and other incredible ice features. Upon completion of your glacier hike, paddle back to shore. Your floatplane awaits to take you back to Juneau.

Enjoy the intimacy of your family and friends, up to 5 (maybe 6 - read further), on a private sightseeing tour of Juneau. See the Mendenhall Glacier from a lookout, DIPAC hatchery, Shrine of St Therese, and more! Wildlife include salmon, seals, bald eagles and maybe more. Ride in a luxury hybrid Toyota Grand Highlander, with mid-row captain seats and an expansive moonroof for spotting soaring eagles. Take comfort in a heated seat (if temps are cool), and charge your phone while relaxing in style. Guide is a local family man, who has lived in town for years. * Start times are 9 and 2 daily, but are flexible. * More people means more savings per person * If your group has six, I may take them, with no extra charge beyond five. I have six passenger seatbelts. Look at the back third row of my SUV in the photo collection - I can take six if three can fit comfortably. After you book, just let me know. * Guaranteed to return you to your ship before its departure

Explore Juneau’s incredible coastline on this small-group kayaking adventure through the beautiful Mendenhall Wetlands. Keep your camera ready as you glide past eagles perched in the trees, harbor seals resting on the rocks, and maybe even a curious sea lion or porpoise swimming nearby. From your kayak, you’ll have a one-of-a-kind view of the majestic Mendenhall Glacier, visible from six miles away as it winds through mountain peaks. This is a private tour that accommodates up to 8 guests, creating a quiet, intimate experience. Unlike other tours, each guest paddles their own single kayak , allowing for better control, comfort, and opportunity to explore. (Double kayaks available on request) You’ll be fully outfitted with a high-quality dry suit, keeping you warm and dry in all weather conditions. Our experienced local guides provide hands-on instruction and support throughout the tour, making this adventure ideal for first-time kayakers as well as those with prior experience.

Take the road less travelled! Your Sky to Sea Juneau Bike Adventure offers a break from Juneau's busy downtown bustle and an opportunity to visit a part of Juneau that not many get to see. During the bike ride, you'll make several stops that allow you to experience the serenity of the Tongass National Rainforest, surrounded only by trees, gentle streams, and your small tour group.

What makes this tour unique is the combination of a private premium whale watching trip and a fully customizable Juneau sightseeing experience in one day. Instead of joining a crowded bus or large tour boat, your group gets a more personal land-and-sea adventure led by local guides. The whale watching portion is aboard a comfortable private boat with indoor and outdoor seating, great visibility, and room to enjoy the experience in any weather. We take you as close to the whales as legally allowed while keeping the trip safe, respectful, and uncrowded. The sightseeing portion is built around your group’s interests, abilities, timing, and the day’s conditions. You may choose glacier viewing, light hiking, scenic beaches, local history, the Shrine of St. Therese, DIPAC Salmon Hatchery, Eagle Beach, Treadwell Mine ruins, or other local favorites. It is Juneau with a local, your way, with a return-to-ship guarantee for cruise guests.

Paddleboard in one of the most unique areas of Juneau with amazing views of the Mendenhall Glacier, opportunities for seeing eagles, sea lions, seals, and whales. Escape the cruise ship crowds. This is an opportunity to get away from the crowds and book a private tour with up to 8 people. This will help your group have the the serene Alaskan experience you are hoping for. Our experienced guide will help you put on a dry suit so that you’ll be warm and dry in any weather. You can even jump in the water and stay dry. Our guides will teach you how to paddleboard. No experience necessary! You can stand, sit, or kneel. All equipment, instruction, snacks, and round trip transportation from the Juneau cruise port included. You'll be able to catch sight of native wildlife in their natural environment, ages 12+, some balance required, choice of several departures throughout the day, and all necessary equipment and instruction provided.