Top 10 Cultural Tours in Ketchikan

Destination: Ketchikan.
Connect with authentic Alaska. Embark on a thrilling cruise to Metlakatla, Alaska’s only Native reserve, and hike the scenic Yellow Hill Trail, where you’ll uncover ancient petroglyphs and enjoy stunning panoramic views. Delight in a traditional Tsimshian dance at the community longhouse and explore the vibrant Artists Village. On the return journey to Ketchikan, savor locally caught sockeye salmon and watch for wildlife, all while enjoying complimentary hot beverages. Connect with authentic Alaska and book your adventure today!
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Duration: Around 4 hours.

Destination: Ketchikan.
Ketchikan, Alaska, is truly the beginning of the last frontier. Set at the southernmost entrance to Alaska’s famed Inside Passage, a network of waterways snakes through some of the most jaw-droppingly beautiful wilderness in the world. Ketchikan is best known for three things: feisty salmon, idyllic scenery, and an incredibly rich Alaska Native culture. We are Native Americans, proud of our culture, and can't wait to share it all with you. This tour is completely flexible and can be tailored to your group's interests. Some options include visiting totem parks, beaches, waterfalls, or going on a hike. While you explore, we will teach you about our Alaskan Native culture and traditions.
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Duration: Around 3 hours.

Destination: Ketchikan.
When people go to Ketchikan, these are the sites most people go to see: old town Ketchikan, Creek Street, fish ladder, Totem Bight State Park, Potlatch Park, Herring Cove and more! By the end of the tour, visitors will have a real feel for Ketchikan and what life is like on this beautiful Alaskan island. The tour guide has lived in Ketchikan for many years and has given many tours.
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Duration: Around 3 hours and a half.

Destination: Ketchikan.
Lighthouse Excursions is a locally owned & operated Ketchikan tour company, and we pride ourselves on providing guests with an experience of Southeast Alaska through local eyes. Our Lighthouse, Totems & Eagles Excursion is a grab-bag of some of Ketchikan's top attractions, with a little something for everyone. Whether you're a lighthouse enthusiast, a history and culture buff, or love seeing wildlife in their natural environment, this tour is for you! We're passionate about where we live, and we love showing it off to guests from all over the world.
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Duration: Around 3 hours.

Destination: Ketchikan.
Want to learn about a place? Drink with the locals! This fun and informative 90-minute walking tour is sure to please anyone who wishes to immerse themselves in the culture of Alaska’s First City. You will embark on your pub crawl with a true Ketchikan local who will share the colorful history of days gone by through infamous stories and vintage photographs. At each of the 3 pubs you will enjoy your choice between some of the bars highest selling drinks and meet genuine characters who make Ketchikan unique. Belly up to the bar and get a real sense of what life is like in this unique rainforest town. Guests must be 21 years of age with photo ID. Must be able to walk 3/4 of a mile at a reasonable pace and climb stairs. Walkers and canes are strongly discouraged. Not wheelchair or scooter accessible. Must dress for the weather.
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Duration: Around 1 hour and a half.

Destination: Ketchikan.
We are a Haida Alaskan Native Owned and Operated Guide Service here in Beautiful Ketchikan, Alaska. Let Us Share Our Culture and Way of Life with you as we tour parts of Ketchikan and the surrounding area. Learn how to spot medicinal plants that have been used by the Tlingit/Haida peoples for thousands of years and learn about their benefits. You will also learn How to Read the Characters of the Totem Poles, what they mean, and their history. See eagles in their nests and other wildlife such as Whales, Deer, Bears, Sea Lions, Seals, and plenty of salmon. We do our best to ensure a high chance of spotting wildlife but it is not gauranteed. This is a private group style tour so there is a lot of felxibility in terms of routes and preference of stops. We will accomodate your pick-up and drop-off locations so reach out to us for pick requests if needed! We look forward to meeting your group and giving you a taste of our culture and Ketchikan's Beauty! (Group size is limited to 14)
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Duration: Around 3 hours.

Destination: Ketchikan.
Tlingit Tours engages with customers to tell you about some history and current events of Ketchikan and Alaska. The tours are private and we aim to make it the most important part of your trip by visiting prime locations for wildlife or totem parks. What ever it is that your heart desires, we can enure a great itinerary just for you. Whether you need our stress free assistance to accommodate a wheel chair, scooter, walker or stoller, our spacious compartment won't be challenging for you. Enjoy a family friendly atmosphere, where safetly meets positivity for everyone of all ages. Call today and Book your adventure.
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Duration: Around 2 hours.

Destination: Ketchikan.
Join this amazing 2-hour Eco Tour with an experienced local guide in a small group with maximum of 11 guests. Explore the Rainforest on a nature trail in the Tongass National Forest and stop at a beautiful waterfall viewing area. Admire the lush green rainforest with giant trees, cascading creek and moss blanketed forest floor. Journey to the Totem Park where you will hear stories behind the magnificent totem poles and learn about the fascinating Alaska Native Culture. We are local family owned business in Ketchikan and love to share our beautiful surroundings with you. Our rainforest walk and totem park tour allows you to visit 2 wonderful locations with knowledgeable guide.
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Duration: Around 2 hours.

Destination: Ketchikan.
Enjoy a rainforest walk and visit a Totem Park on our 3 hour excursion in scenic Ketchikan, Alaska on this small group tour with local guide. Explore the lush green rainforest of Alaska among huge old growth trees and moss blanketing the forest floor.  The remote nature trail follows a cascading creek and we stop at a beautiful waterfall viewing area.  The trail does have several sets of stairs and uphill / downhill portions. Experience natures beauty up close and step into this treasured land on our approximately 1.5 mile hike.  Escape the crowds and take in the fresh air and peacefulness of the forest. We also journey to the Totem Park where your local guide will share stories behind the majestic totem poles and the Alaska Native culture with you.  Our excursions are small groups of 11 guests or less and we include pick up at the cruise ship dock. Wild Wolf Tours is a local family owned business and we love to share our beautiful surroundings with you.
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Duration: Around 3 hours.

Destination: Ketchikan.
From Alaskan history and native culture to a culinary tasting, enjoy all aspects of what makes Ketchikan unique! Begin your tour with an action-packed performance at the Great Alaskan Lumberjack Show where these world champion athletes wearing spiked boots and hard hats, compete in 12 athletic events that utilize seven-pound axes, six-foot razor-sharp saws, tree climbing gaffs, and souped-up chainsaws. Join us in Saxman Native Village for a culinary experience to learn all about Alaskan ingredients and their uses in a modern cooking environment. The culinary tasting will offer a unique setting to enhance your culinary knowledge and expand your palate with true Alaskan ingredients. The culinary demonstration is complemented by a cultural showcase of Alaska Native art. This tour also includes a scenic drive throughout Downtown Ketchikan. The Driver will point out historic sights and popular landmarks.
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Duration: Around 4 hours.