Explore Beyond the Dock: Unforgettable Private Tour in Sitka
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Sitka, USA
- 3 hours (approx.)
- Pickup offered
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Discover Sitka’s colonial architecture, splendid wildlife, and rich history with ease on this private half-day adventure. Soak up the stunning mountain scenery during the drive between Sitka’s top landmarks and natural attractions, including Starrigavan Recreation Area to spot wildlife both big and small, and Baranof Castle, where more epic views await. In Sitka itself, tell your guide what interests you most and they’ll tailor the itinerary accordingly.
- Skip the lines at the dock and head straight out on your adventure
- See and learn things most travelers miss when exploring independently
- Relax and let somebody else take care of the logistics
- Get your guide’s undivided attention as this is a private activity
What's Included
- Trekking poles for added stability on trails or uneven ground.
- Bottled water
- Booster Seat for child 40-100 lbs.
- Gratuities (Appreciated)
- Admission Fee - Fortress of the Bear (Child Admission Age 5-17)$5.00 per person
- Admission Fee - Alaska Raptor Center (Adult Admission)$16.00 per person
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Pickup details
For shore excursions, we can meet you at Harrigan Centennial Hall at 330 Harbor Dr or the main cruise ship terminal at 4513 Halibut Point Rd. Call or text to confirm your preferred pick-up location.
Itinerary
1
Starrigavan Recreation Area
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
2
Fortress of the Bear
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
3
Alaska Raptor Center
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
4
Baranof Castle State Historical Site
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
5
Sitka
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
6
Sitka National Historic Park/Totem Park
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Most travelers can participate
- Children under the age of 8 must be in a booster or car seat. We do have 1 booster seat available. We can help connect you with a rental service for an infant car seat if needed.
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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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Featured review
Janie_A
Loved the tour with Gary, a former biology teacher!
All participants hold BS degrees and all of us our animal lovers.
We saw the "real" Sitka, learned about the past, but also the changes that have been taking place.
The Bear Fortress and Raptor Center were both memorable. We also took in a river where the salmon were still running. Wonderful viewings of scenery! A bit of sight-seeing in Totempoke Park! Excellent Dungeness Crab & a great burger at Sitka Burger & Ceab Shack. Highly recommend this tour!
Reviews
5.0
based on 74 reviews
Timothy_S, Sep 2025
Knowledgeable travel guide and a private ride to anywhere you want to go. And they don't mind if you need to grab something you need quick before the tour concludes.
Jessica_W, Sep 2025
We had the absolute best time on our private tour of Sitka, despite the rain! Met our guide, Kealoha, a local resident at the pier, right from the ship. We were escorted to her vehicle, which was comfortable and had a booster for our young son. Kealoha made the tour feel more personal and relaxed compared to the big bus tours.
She shared stories about Sitka’s history, culture, and everyday life that we would not have likely learned otherwise, and also provided lunch recommendations which proved to be delicious.
Highlights included breathtaking views along the shoreline, Bear Fortress, Raptor center, Totem museum and downtown. She was with us inside most centers and gave us detailed info on the animals and organizations. The coolest thing I recall was seeing a bear use sign language to communicate with one of the care rpoviders.
There was plenty of flexibility to adjust the pace for our family, and the weather. I appreciated her giving us a heads up the day before of how to dress for comfort.
Kealoha was warm, knowledgeable, and genuinely proud to share her family's hometown with us. This tour gave us a deeper appreciation of Sitka, enough to consider work here. She was just the sweetest, showing us off-tour sites based on our discussions. We highly recommend this private tour to anyone looking for an authentic and kid-friendly way to explore Sitka!
Steven_S, Sep 2025
Our guide Kealoha was very knowledgable of the area and friendly. Her vehicle was extremely comfortable. I would recommend her for a great overview of Sitka for first time.
virginia_k, Sep 2025
First of all kealoha was probably the best tour person we have ever had! She was so accommodating and sweet! She knows Sitka so well and all our stops were fantastic! She knew everyone so that was a bonus! We went to the fortress of the bear, the raptor center, the national park to see the salmon and the totem poles and shopping! The day was the best! She truly loves this job! I can’t say enough good things about her and the tour! All 4 of us had the best time and it was because of her!!
Linda_M, Sep 2025
With Kealoha as our guide, our private shore excursion in Sitka was fabulous! We would never have seen so much on a group tour. After an easy meet-up at the cruise terminal, Kealoha took us to see all that Sitka offers: beautiful scenery, history, and cultural attractions. We visited the Fortress of the Bear, the Alaska Raptor Center, the National Historic Park with its Tlinget totem poles, and the Baranof Castle, where Russia officially handed Alaska over the U.S. in 1867. We also visited the historic St. Michael’s Russian Orthodox Cathedral. She guided us to some shops that were of special interest to us. Kealoha was very friendly and accommodating, adapting the tour to our interests and pace. She shared her immense knowledge as a long-time resident of Sitka, and this made the day so interesting and enjoyable. By the time our tour was over, we felt like she was not just our tour guide, but a new friend. Highly recommended!
Andrea_W, Sep 2025
Very easy to find the tour guide. Gary was very knowledgeable about Sitka. We saw salmon jumping, went to Fortress of the Bears, Raptor Center, drove through downtown Sitka, etc. We had complimentary water and a salmon dip with crackers. It was very yummy. Definitely worth getting a private tour.
Kevin_S, Sep 2025
Fantastic day, albeit rainy, in Sitka! Our guide Gary was awesome! Extremely knowledgeable not only about the area but about timing for arrival at individual destinations. Highly recommend this tour if you’re in Sitka.
Tamara_L, Sep 2025
Such an amazing way to see Sitka! Gary was so informative and he made sure we saw every part of Sitka. This was one of our favorite tours our Alaskan cruise.
Wendy_W, Sep 2025
Driver/guide was awesome. He gave us many options and explained a lot about Sitka and all of the areas we visited. Vehicle was very nice and clean and he took us places many people don’t get to see.
Janie_A, Sep 2025
Loved the tour with Gary, a former biology teacher!
All participants hold BS degrees and all of us our animal lovers.
We saw the "real" Sitka, learned about the past, but also the changes that have been taking place.
The Bear Fortress and Raptor Center were both memorable. We also took in a river where the salmon were still running. Wonderful viewings of scenery! A bit of sight-seeing in Totempoke Park! Excellent Dungeness Crab & a great burger at Sitka Burger & Ceab Shack. Highly recommend this tour!
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