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Guided Walking Tour of Sitka | HISTORIC DOWNTOWN
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1 Hours
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Offered in: English
Overview
Make the most of your vacation time in Sitka by taking a 1-hour guided tour. This is the only tour in Sitka that brings you through the downtown area. Sitka's downtown is full of Russian buildings, gold-rush architecture, and fantastic seafood restaurants.
• The only tour to go through Sitka's historic downtown area
• Enjoy an alternative walking tour of Sitka with a local guide
• Tour is perfect for those interested in history, culture, & local tips
• Hear many stories from the Russian Era of Alaska
This small fishing town was once the capital of Russian America. You will gain a unique local perspective of Sitka as you are led through the historic downtown of a city rich with Tlingit indigenous culture.
What's Included
- Local tips for restaurants and exploration
- Resident Guide (Contact us for Spanish-speaking and other private tour options)
- All Fees and Taxes
- Umbrella
- Transportation (Tour starts from free cruise shuttle drop-off)
- Gratuities (Always appreciated by our passionate guides!)
Meeting And Pickup
Meeting point
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Top of Baranof Castle State Historic Site or "Castle Hill". This location is a 5 min walk from the cruise ship shuttle drop-off site (tour meeting point) and a 2 min walk from downtown Sitka.
Start time
01:30 PM
End Point
Top of Baranof Castle State Historic Site or "Castle Hill". This location is a 5 min walk from the cruise ship shuttle drop-off site (tour meeting point) and a 2 min walk from downtown Sitka.
What To Expect
The first stop on the tour is in front of picturesque Crescent Harbor. The guide will explain the daily workings of a fishing town in Alaska from the personal perspective of a commercial and charter fisherman.
10 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Sitka Sound Science Center
Our guide will discuss the role the famous Sitka Sound Science Center plays in researching sustainable fishing. If one of the salmon runs is occurring it is possible to see salmon jumping up the stream into the hatchery processing station.
• Admission Ticket Free
Taking a step back in time, our guide will tell the history of the Sheldon Jackson College campus. The campus has transformed dramatically over its 145 year history: originally founded as an "Indian Boarding School" this campus is now the Sitka Fine Arts Camp.
10 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free
St. Michael's Russian Orthodox Cathedral
Our guide will highlight the history, architecture, and significance of the Russian Orthodox Cathedral in the center of downtown Sitka. Note that this walking tour takes place entirely outside.
5 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Here you will see the grounds of the Sitka Pioneers' Home. This majestic building has a rich history and still plays an important role in the lives of Alaskans. Our guide will showcase the totem pole and prospector statue that stand in front of the grand building. Note that this walking tour takes place entirely outside.
10 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free
The tour ends at Baranof Castle State Historic Site, also known as "Castle Hill". This is the location where Russian Alaska was purchased by the United States. After the tour the guide will accompany anyone who would like to make the ascent of Castle Hill. The end point is a 5 min walk to the cruise shuttle loading zone, and a 2 min walk from downtown Sitka.
15 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Operated by Sitka Walking Tours
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
- Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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