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Ketchikan Historical Tour 2.5 hr

TourTruth score 4.6 out of 10

Below average

122 reviews · Rated on 1 provider · How we score

  • Ketchikan
  • 2 hrs 30 min
  • Updated November 2, 2026

Explore Creek Street, two totem parks, and Ketchikan’s scenic coast on a narrated 2.5-hour tour with a beach walk.

About this tour

Discover Ketchikan’s history and coastal scenery on a narrated 2.5-hour tour that brings the city’s stories to life. Begin with a look at Creek Street, once known as Ketchikan’s historic red-light district, and the salmon ladder, where salmon make their way upstream.

Then follow a scenic 10-mile seaside route into an area rich in Alaska Native culture. Visit Potlatch Park and Totem Bight State Park, where the grounds feature two clan houses, five tribal houses, and two carving centers. Along the way, see antique cars, rare firearms, and a historical museum. A beach walk offers a chance to explore tidepools and, depending on conditions, spot eagles or migrating whales in the Tongass Narrows.

With a live English-speaking guide and a mix of local history, cultural landmarks, and coastal views, this Ketchikan historical tour makes it easy to experience several sides of the city in one outing. Book your Ketchikan tour and see what awaits beyond downtown.

Highlights

  • Explore Creek Street and watch salmon climb the ladder
  • Ride a scenic 10-mile route along the seaside
  • Visit two totem parks rich in Alaska Native culture
  • See clan houses, carving centers, antique cars, and rare firearms
  • Walk the beach and look for tidepools, eagles, and migrating whales

What's included

Included

  • All fees and taxes

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Important information

  • Infants and small children ride in a stroller or on an adult’s lap and do not occupy a seat
  • Collapsible wheelchairs can be accommodated
  • Public transportation is available nearby
  • The tour operates in all weather; dress appropriately
  • If arriving at Ward Cove, take the free shuttle to downtown Ketchikan
  • Meet outside the Ketchikan Visitors Bureau at 131 Front Street; look for a Seaside Tours representative

How this score is calculated

This score is based on one provider. Viator rates it 4.20 from 122 reviews. We place that rating among all Viator ratings and weight it by its review count. If the tour is found on another provider later, both ratings are combined.

How the score works and rating distribution in Ketchikan
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  • Tours with few reviews are pulled toward the average until more reviews come in, so a handful of perfect reviews can't top the list.
  • The result is shown from 0 to 10: this tour scores 4.6.

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