Private Taxi Tour
Recommended by 93% of travelers
Sitka, USA
- 2 to 3 hours (approx.)
- Pickup offered
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Avoid the hassle of renting a car during your time in Sitka and take a private taxi tour of the area. Customize your itinerary and visit the places that interest you the most or let your driver suggest some off-the-beaten-path locations. Choose to visit the Fortress of the Bear, Totem Park, Baranof Castle, the raptor center, and much more.
- Let someone else handle the driving
- Upgrade your tour to add more driving time
- Hassle-free pickups from most Sitka locations
- A private tour means a personalized experience
What's Included
- Clean and comfortable 6-passenger minivan
- knowledgable driver
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
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Pickup details
PLEASE NOTE: all cruise ship travelers must state name of ship they’ll be arriving on. We will need to schedule a time that works with us and within your travel itinerary ]]]] We can accommodate a pickup anywhere on the Sitka road system, including the Sitka airport and Sitka ferry terminal. Please note all tours begin at moment of pickup
Arranged start time
Confirm time with the local provider in advance of your experience.
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Itinerary
1
Fortress of the Bear
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
2
Baranof Castle State Historic Site
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
3
St. Michael's Russian Orthodox Cathedral
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
4
Sheldon Jackson Museum
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
5
Sitka Sound Science Center
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
6
Alaska Raptor Center
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Near public transportation
- Most travelers can participate
- Must provide cruise ship name. If not please state “staying locally”
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
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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
4.7
based on 94 reviews
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Martin_D, Jul 2026
Very comfortable two hour tour with a knowledgable local guide.xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Rob_T, Jul 2026
A little miscommunication when arriving. our guide had been told to meet us under some bridge, and the instructions from the company said to proceed up the ramp and to the parking lot and look for the minivan with the tour sign on top. Being from overseas, its not a matter of just "calling a number", not to mention coverage is not the best in AK. Finally some other local staff helped us find our way, as the tour operator/manager was mor arugmentative than helpful.
When we finally got connected with our guide (who could have driven over to us much easier than my sister n law who just had hip surgery walked over to the other location), we were on our way.
The guide was local (obviously) and very knowedgable. You could tell she had a real connection with Sitka, and was passionate about its history.
We went to all the usuals, fortress of the bear, raptor expeience, totum, etc. A strange highlight for us was the salt store (what a great story the owner has if you get to meet him), and a nice cup of choweder at the cart (not the shack, which was already sold out at like 11am) to warm us up.
The tour could have been customised to anything we wanted, we stuck with the "usual" program and took advantage of being on our own timeline.
Wendy_B, Jun 2026
Our driver was very personable and knowledgeable. She took us to some places we planned and then she had some great suggestions. I would highly recommend ty into anyone that isn’t a fan of big crowded buses . You are on your own schedule
Heather_G, Jun 2026
We had a very clean and ready to go minivan all to ourselves. Carrie was our driver and she was very knowledgeable about Sitka. She made many suggestions on places to visit and learn about the native culture. She took care of my elderly mother helping her in and out of the car and taking care of her rolling stroller.
Jenna_P, Jun 2026
Carrie was amazing. She made the tour personal, and fun. She tailored our tour to exactly what we wanted. We learned a little history, ride to all the places in a warm car and heard a few personal tales of Sitka. Highlight of our trip to Alaska. Personal drop off at the ship was clutch!
Kelly_M, Jun 2026
Our driver/tour guide, Carrie, was fantastic. Very knowledgeable and showed us interesting things around the island. The vehicle was clean and comfortable, and she tailored our drive towards what we wanted to see specifically. The day was rainy, but the weather didn’t dampen our experiences. Thank you!
Kristen_P, Jun 2026
It was great! Our driver was very knowledgeable and showed us everything we needed to see! Highly recommmend!
Terra_R, Jun 2026
Easy to see and experience the town quickly! The ride was comfortable; we were warm enough, the sun was out; great coffee shops!
Michael_N, Jun 2026
Carrie our driver was exceptional. She was very knowledgeable of Sitka and gave us a great tour and history of the area
Kathy_W, May 2026
The tour guide Carrie was great! She’s long time resident in Sitka and knew the area very well, and took us to all the places that we wanted to hit in a short time. Very knowledgeable about the local area and very comfortable in the van. Missed the cruise group tour crowds going through the fortress of bear and raptor center. Awesome experience!
Vicki_L, May 2026
Carrie was fabulous!! She took us to all of the best Sitka places! We loved the RaptorCenter and the Fortress of the Bears. Very knowledgeable and customized our day to our wishes and also our needs. Definitely the best way to experience Sitka plus the van was super comfortable!!!!
Jennifer_B, Sep 2025
Our driver was amazing very friendly, attentive and knowledgeable. I would recommend this for anyone looking to see as much as possible in 3 hours ☺️✅
Daniel_F, Aug 2025
Hiring a driver for two hours was absolutely fabulous in Sitka! We had a wonderful, knowledgeable, friendly tour guide by the name of Kerry!
KENDALL_R, Aug 2025
We thought we booked a trip with them specifically in the morning and they changed the time to afternoon and did send us that info via email but we did not realize it! So we walked around and saw most of the things they were planning on taking us to. So you could save that $385 and do the majority of it on your own. Our tour guide Kari was extremely knowledgeable, kind and did take us to a few other places though.
Molly_C, Jul 2025
Carrie was awesome and really knowledgeable about Sitka and the history of the area - we were able to see so much and so comfortably- Alaska Raptors, the Bears, Russian Orthodox Church, the totems, had Ludwig’s crab chowder..
Marsha_S, Jul 2025
Best way to learn the history and actual daily lives of those who live in Sitka. Our driver was exceptional. Lived here her whole life. Shared so much history with us.
Melissa_T, Jul 2025
This was a great option as we did many things offered by shore excursion in a shorter time. We saw Fortress of the Bear, raptor center, went over the bridge, hiked in the rainforest, and went through town. Carrie also recommended some excellent chowder to try and it was so good. The entry fees were not included but still a good deal for a few people traveling together.
Monty_J, Jul 2025
Ben was a fantastic guide! He showed up on time and was friendly and knowledgeable. Took us to all of Sitka's highlights.
Margaret_E, Jun 2025
We traveled with two teenagers and all four of us very much enjoyed our tour guide and her choices. She took use to the bear rescue center and raptor rescue center. Our teens felt that the bear center was one of the highlights of our Alaska cruise.
Melissa_C, Jun 2025
What a wonderful way to see Sitka. Our driver was extremely knowledgeable, made sure we saw all of the sites and made recommendations on where to shop and eat!
laurel_w, Jun 2025
Fantastic tour. The tour guide was knowledgeable and personable. She asked if we had particular sights to see and took us to those places and more. A memorable tour that I would recommend highly!
Melissa_B, Jun 2025
Driver was extremely knowledgeable about the city. She made us feel comfortable and was very nice. She was able to answer all our questions. She was on time and the vehicle was nice and clean.
Deena_E, May 2025
Excellent private taxi tour that allowed us as much time at each stop as we wanted. We loved our driver, Carrie, and she had great stories and info to tell us about along the way!
Natalie_T, Sep 2024
Going to the downtown, seeing the few locations of Sitka that made it into The Proposal, learning about the history of Sitka, seeing the bears, the dam and waterfalls.
Edith_P, Sep 2024
I'm very disappointed with Baranof Taxi & Tours. We had our tour confirmed and pay for way before our cruise. We reserved the private tour for 11 am since the ship was planned to arrive and 10 am. Baranof change the plan and send me an email one day before the planned tour, knowing that we were sailing and that it was impossible for me to receive any email by then.
The ship docked at 10 am and all passengers could disembark at 10:30. By 5 min passed 11 we started to call Baranof and a fellow named Pad told us our tour bus had departed since 10:00 am which was not the agreement!!!! He refused by all means to help us out. But thank God we manage to get another tour from another company, and we still could enjoy Sitka. In the meantime, I've been refunded for this tour and for me this case is closed.
JimmieL_K, Sep 2024
Carry was great, friendly & so knowledgeable. We definitely recommend the excursion and the company. Would recommend it if we wanted to stop and see something she was more than willing to do that. It was just so much easier than being on a big bus full of people.
Franco_M, Aug 2024
Keri is very informative! She’s a local and knows the area very well. She even took us to a new place (mountain), very nice view, as long as you’re not afraid of heights. It’s also close to the cruise ship docks. 🙂
Vahan_M, Aug 2024
Excellent fun tour of Sitka! Very knowledgeable guide. Definitely recommend! Former mail carrier was our guide.
Kevin_B, Aug 2024
Keri (Carrie ??) provided us with a wonderful day of experiencing Sitka!! Visiting the bear and eagle centers, we got to see members of the Alaskan wilderness up close. We also toured other parts of the island and learned a great deal about the customs and culture within our own private tour. Highly recommended. Thanks for a great time. Kevin, Sandy, Paul and Diane.
Angela_C, Jul 2024
Carrie our driver was fabulous. She gave us great local info, tips and provided a fun environment. She loves Sitka which made it even better!
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