Anchorage City Tour w/ Taste of Wild Smoked Salmon & Reindeer Sausage
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Anchorage, USA
- 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Let an insider lead the way around Anchorage on this half-day, small-group tour of the city, featuring stops at must-see attractions including Ship Creek and Alaska Wild Berry Products. Gain a deeper understanding of local culture as you learn the history and folklore behind key Anchorage attractions. With both walking and driving components, you get to stretch your legs and rest. Sample reindeer sausage, smoked salmon, and other local treats.
- An ideal overview of Anchorage for first-time visitors
- Guided tour provides insider commentary on must-see spots
- See top attractions including Ship Creek and Earthquake Park
- Admire views of the city skyline and beyond to Mt. Denali
What's Included
- Local guide
- Pick up at 509 W 3rd Ave. Directly across from the downtown Hilton Hotel
- Gratuities
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- 509 W 3rd Ave, Anchorage, AK 99501, USA
Please check in at our new location: 509 W. 3rd Ave, directly across from the Hilton Hotel. Parking is available across the street. Check in at the concierge desk, then wait in our garden or indoor lobby. Please arrive 20 mins before departure. Look for the gray van with a bear!
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.Itinerary
Meet your guide in Downtown Anchorage prior to your morning start time. Learn about Alaska’s rich cultural heritage from your guide as you make your way to your first stop at Ship Creek, where you can watch salmon running upstream for much of the year.
Pass by important Anchorage landmarks like Earthquake Park and Lake Hood on your way to your next stop, Alaska Wild Berry Products. Watch a 20-foot (6-meter) tall chocolate waterfall tumble toward the ground.
Next, continue to Alaska Sausage and Seafood, where you can sample northern delicacies such as smoked salmon and reindeer sausage. They can pack it for traveling if you want to buy some to take home.
Then, continue to the ULU Factory, where you can watch traditional knives being made and learn how to use a ULU knife and cutting bowl. Finally, complete your tour at the Point Woronzof viewpoint, where you can see the city skyline, Cook Inlet, and the glacier-capped peak of Mt. Denali.
Return to your hotel or any other specified point in downtown Anchorage at the end of your tour.
Pass by important Anchorage landmarks like Earthquake Park and Lake Hood on your way to your next stop, Alaska Wild Berry Products. Watch a 20-foot (6-meter) tall chocolate waterfall tumble toward the ground.
Next, continue to Alaska Sausage and Seafood, where you can sample northern delicacies such as smoked salmon and reindeer sausage. They can pack it for traveling if you want to buy some to take home.
Then, continue to the ULU Factory, where you can watch traditional knives being made and learn how to use a ULU knife and cutting bowl. Finally, complete your tour at the Point Woronzof viewpoint, where you can see the city skyline, Cook Inlet, and the glacier-capped peak of Mt. Denali.
Return to your hotel or any other specified point in downtown Anchorage at the end of your tour.
1
The Ulu Factory
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
2
Ship Creek
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
3
Earthquake Park
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
4
Lake Hood Harbor
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
5
Point Woronzof
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
6
Alaska Sausage and Seafood Company
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
7
Alaska Wild Berry Products
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
8
Scenic Waterfalls View Point
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Most travelers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 14 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Reviews
4.5
based on 859 reviews
Sally_W, Jun 2026
Did not enjoy this tour. Our shuttle bus was extremely cramped and driver/tour guide’s microphone did not work so it was difficult to hear her. She also seemed bored. For a city tour, I felt more time was spent at the 3 stores we stopped at in the hopes that we’d all buy stuff. Showing us where the homeless hang out and the bridge where 200 people have committed suicide was somewhat odd. Underwhelming tour.
Valerie_H, Jun 2026
The tour was great & Gary was a wonderful guide/driver! I would highly recommend the tour for anyone 👌
Dawn_C, Jun 2026
This is not a walking city tour. The van ride was nice. Apparently if you have a tour later in the day, you may miss the salmon and reindeer tasting stop if the store has closed. Lots of souvenir shopping opportunities along the way.
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Thank you for your feedback and for joining our tour.
You are correct that this is not a walking tour. Our tour description clearly states that guests travel in our comfortable Ford Transit vans, with multiple stops along the route to explore key locations, take photos, and enjoy the sights. The tour is designed to cover a large area of Anchorage and its surrounding scenic attractions, which would not be possible on a walking tour.
Regarding the smoked salmon and reindeer sausage tasting, Alaska Sausage & Seafood closes at 5:00 PM. For that reason, we carefully schedule our city tours to ensure guests have the opportunity to enjoy this popular stop. We do not operate later city tours that would cause guests to miss the tasting experience.
While we do include opportunities to shop for unique Alaska-made products, the focus of our tour is much broader than shopping. Guests enjoy visiting Ship Creek during the salmon run, Earthquake Park, Lake Hood, Potter Marsh, Beluga Point, Falls Creek waterfall, scenic overlooks of Anchorage and, weather permitting, Denali. Along the way, there are frequent opportunities to see wildlife, including moose and mountain goats.
Many visitors choose our tour because it provides an excellent overview of Anchorage's history, culture, aviation heritage, wildlife, and natural beauty in a single experience. It is especially popular with travelers who want to see far more than downtown Anchorage while learning about the city from knowledgeable local guides. Our goal is to showcase the best of Anchorage and the surrounding area, and many guests tell us it is one of the highlights of their visit to Alaska.
Thank you again for sharing your thoughts.
Julie_K, Jun 2026
We had a lot of fun, and our driver was so informative! He made it very personal. We enjoyed all of the stops.
Nella_G, Jun 2026
Gary our tour guy was very friendly and knowledgeable, very patient and nice. I highly recommend this tour.
Django_Q, Jun 2026
The tour was amazing. Vao was incredible. She was very knowledgeable about all the places we visited. I stayed at the Hilton and the location of the office is across the street. It was very convenient and with also had a wonderful coffee shop. If I go back to Anchorage, . I will definitely go back to this tour again with friends and family.
Steve_S, Jun 2026
Stops are at overpriced tourist traps. Guide was not that knowledgeable and not a native Alaskan, Did not really answer questions. Seating in the van was crammed, hot, and uncomfortable, piling in and out. There is really not much to see in Anchorage. Includes a stop to see the runway take off and landing area at the airport and the FedEx building? Wow....thanks but I get to see that twice on a trip for free. Your best to spend your money on other more longer tours out the Turnagain Arm, Portage Lake, AWCC, glaciers which are well worth it. If your just trying to kill some time for a day, as I was, take a visit to the Anchorage museum and have lunch somewhere.
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Thank you for sharing your feedback. We are sorry to hear that our Anchorage City Tour did not meet your expectations.
Our tour is designed to provide visitors with a comprehensive introduction to Anchorage and the surrounding area, and we are proud to offer more scenic stops than any other city tour in the region.
Along the way, guests visit Ship Creek to view the salmon run, Earthquake Park, scenic overlooks of Anchorage and, on clear days, Denali, Lake Hood, Potter Marsh, Beluga Point, Falls Creek waterfall, and areas where mountain goats and moose are frequently spotted.
We were surprised by your characterization of our shopping stops as "tourist traps." We specifically choose locations that are unique to Alaska and situated outside the downtown core.
Alaska Wild Berry Products is home to the world's largest chocolate waterfall and offers a wide range of reasonably priced Alaska-made products. We also stop at the Ulu Factory, where guests can learn about the history and craftsmanship of Alaska's iconic ulu knife while browsing locally made gifts and souvenirs at various price points.
In addition, our tour includes a tasting of locally smoked salmon, giving visitors an opportunity to experience a true Alaska flavor. Many guests tell us that these stops are among their favorite parts of the tour because they combine local history, culture, and shopping opportunities that they might not otherwise discover on their own.
We recognize that some travelers prefer longer excursions focused on glaciers, Portage Valley, or Turnagain Arm. Our city tour serves a different purpose—showcasing Anchorage's history, culture, wildlife, scenery, and unique landmarks in a convenient half-day experience.
We appreciate your comments and will continue working to provide the best possible experience for our guests.
Thank you for traveling with us.
Marina_K, Jun 2026
It was well organized Small group Vao guide was nice and friendly Great for first time Anchorage visitors
Earl_B, Jun 2026
Plenty of stops that allowed people to take pictures and to explore the stores snd areas. The tour was very nice and provided alot of information.
Suanne_A, Jun 2026
Great day to be on tour in Anchorage. We hit all the hot spots, scenic overlooks and had two tastings. Bao was great!
John_B, May 2026
We choose the tour for the sausage tasting... And was provided with a deli tray in airport lot. Not the same experience as was expected. Not much information was provided.. ex. No tour at the Ulu plant. More city history ex. Captain Cook and a discussion on the city itself ex. City hall would be places of interest on a city tour. She didn't set expectations for for time and guest took advantage and dawdled so the end of the tour was rushed.
Tour guide was energetic and friendly.
Christy_J, May 2026
Did not start off well by telling us that the location that offered the salmon and reindeer tasting is closed on Saturdays. Nine people were upset because we could’ve done a different city tour, but they went and found some at a grocery store and we ate it on one of our stops. We did get to see interesting things so it was worth the ride around.
Mike_G, May 2026
Voa did a great job. Made the tour informative, fun and engaging. Good balance of shopping speciality store and facts about Anchorage.
Lillian_F, May 2026
Melissa was terrific! Such a pleasure to spend the day with. She really went really went out of her way to make sure everyone was having a good time. The itinerary was fun. A great mix of scenic views, learning about Alaska and experiencing authentic Alaska tastes and sites. Highly recommend it.
Arthur_M, May 2026
Salmon was excellent.. just tiny chunks of salmon and the sausages.. tour guild (Bao) was very good.
Kirsten_L, May 2026
Our guide was kind and friendly, but she did not have very much deep-seeded knowledge on Anchorage, and the tour left much to be desired. First, the tour is titled "Taste of Wild Smoked Salmon & Reindeer Sausage," but the company booked our tour on a day when the Salmon and Reindeer sausage location was closed. With this title, it was a focal point of the tour, so scheduling the tour when this tasting is most certainly unavailable is deceiving to say the least. Everyone on our tour expressed considerable disappointment with this information upon our arrival to the meeting point. We should have been provided this information prior to the tour AND with the option to cancel the tour with a full refund because of it. But, alas, we were not informed. Thus, because the tour missed this key, integral part, the tour guide had to "fill time," and to do so, one of the places she took us was to the Anchorage Airport to see planes take off (really?? Next!) and also to a Floatplane storage area (again, really??) This tour definitely disappointed, and sadly, I can't say I would recommend it.
cjdonahue, May 2026
Val, the guide, was perfectly fine. We thought Anchorage had more to offer and see, so we were a bit disappointed.
Teresa_W, May 2026
It was a small group of 14 which was nice. Our driver/tour guide, Vao, was wonderful.
The stops for photos were beautiful, the tastings were yummy, & we saw 2 moose!
wytwter, May 2026
Our guide Val was pleasant and told us a lot about local life in Anchorage. She did a good job not making anyone feel rushed and answered all our questions fun tour we saw moose
geraldine_E, May 2026
Fun way of seeing anchorage in a condensed tour. The guide was fun and knowledgeable. We enjoyed the salmon tasting ! Would recommend
Karen_K, May 2026
Melissa gave a good tour of Anchorage and we got to see 5 moose! Wish we could’ve gotten out at Earthquake park. Couldn’t see much from the van. We specifically chose this tour b/c it included reindeer sausage and smoked salmon samples but this place is closed on Saturdays. Someone should have caught this. Very disappointed.
Linda_A, Apr 2026
Wonderful experience Melissa the driver was so pleasant and knowledgeable. Mountains were beautiful even saw Denali.
Rubie_D, Mar 2026
Customer service was was 100 out 10! Our tour guide was very knowledgeable and friendly. We visited about 10 different local shops and was able to see what Alaska is all about.
MARK_S, Mar 2026
Delicious food and great sights. Your guide was knowledgeable and was extremely adaptive to what the group wanted to see
Kellie_W, Mar 2026
Frequent stops around the city and a nice drive out to Beluga Point.
You get a short look at several places so you can see what you may want to focus on later.
Stella_g, Mar 2026
Mrs Vao was incredible knowledgeable, kind, honest and generous. Sometimes we enjoy more the journey if we have some city history and interesting points
Whitney_S, Mar 2026
The tour is just as described. My tour guide was friendly. I enjoyed the smoked sausage, salmon, and halibut samples.
Melissa_H, Feb 2026
Our tour guide (Vao) was wonderful, personable and fun! Enjoyed learning about Earthquake park and the tasting at the Alaska Sausage and Seafood store.
Toney_R, Feb 2026
Melissa was great as we had the luxury of having a Native, Inuit not only show us the history about the places but her own personal stories which was so rare to have. Our experience, also being Native Hawaiians made it more relevant and we enjoyed the beautiful scenery, delicious food tastings and rare moose sighting!
Rose_M, Feb 2026
Melissa, out Guide was excellent, very friendly and knowledgeable. I would highly recommend this tour.
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