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Beyond Sitka

Fortress of the Bear & Totems Historical Tour

Recommended by 92% of travelers
Sitka, USA
High interest
Booked 4 times today.
  • 2 hours (approx.)
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Overview

Explore the natural beauty of Sitka and see bears and totem poles during a small-group sightseeing excursion with a local guide—a great choice for first-time visitors and those with limited time. With convenient pickup from the port, you’ll ride in a comfortable van and visit the Fortress of the Bear, Silver Bay, and Sitka National Historic Park.
  • Explore Sitka without getting lost with a guide
  • Choose from multiple times to best suit your schedule
  • Small group ensures a personalized experience
  • Convenient port pickup and drop-off included

What's Included

  • 2-Hour scenic tour by 12 passenger van
  • Driver/guide
  • Live commentary on board
  • Local guide
  • Admission Fees
  • Skip the line
  • Gratuities

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

  • 330 Harbor Dr, Sitka, AK 99835, USA

    Departure Point: Harrigan Centennial Hall Address: 330 Harbor drive Sitka, Alaska Directions: Old Sitka Dock If your cruise ship docks at the terminal north of town (Old Sitka Dock) you will need to take the free shuttle (Green Buses) to downtown Sitka to the visitor drop off point (Harrigan Centennial Hall). Here you’ll see a row of tour vendors. Tendering In If your cruise ship anchors offshore, you will be tendered from the ship to Sitka’s downtown tender dock; this is the back side of Harrigan Centennial Hall. You’ll need to come around to the front side of the building. Here you’ll see a row of tour vendors. Baranof Tours holds the blue sign with our red & gold logo Dates: See Availability Return point: Same as departure

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

1

Sitka National Historic Park

25 minutesAdmission Ticket Included

2

Fortress of the Bear

25 minutesAdmission Ticket Included

Harrigan Centennial Hall (Pass By)

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Near public transportation
  • Most travelers can participate
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Collapsible wheelchairs with removable wheels can be accommodated providing the passenger is accompanied by someone who can assist them board and disembark
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers

Cancellation Policy

This experience is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

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Reviews

4.8
based on 13 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Great way to see bears

Peter_A, Jul 2026
Great way to see fun and funny bears. We got to walk around on some nice trails and see some beautiful views while driving around town.

Great History

Summer_B, Jul 2026
Great guide very informative. My husband loves history and they did a good job adding a little extra history lesson of Sitka.

Great experience.

Helmut_G, Jun 2026
Cool experience if you catch the bears awake and you can actually see them. Two brown bears were sleeping but three black were roaming around.

Very informative and organized

Greg_P, Jun 2026
The Tour Guide was extremely friendly and very informative was very well organized educational trip and seeing the bears up close was great.

Totems and bears

Cheri_K, Jun 2026
Michele was great Totem center was interesting. Beats were great to see. The trip overview indicated there would be a craft beer tasting. Guide did not know anything about that. That was very disappointing.

Our guide was Grace and...

Tory_H, May 2026
Our guide was Grace and we had a lovely time seeing the bears at the bear fortress and the totem Park.
Likely to Sell Out

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-You will not receive a refund if you cancel.

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On average, this is booked 38 days in advance.

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