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Sitka Fortress of the Bear & Totems Historical Tour 2 hr
AverageTop 46% in Sitka
21 reviews · Rated on 1 provider · How we score
- Sitka
- 2 hrs
- Updated November 2, 2026
See bears at the Fortress of the Bears and totem poles at Sitka National Historical Park on a scenic two-hour van tour.
About this tour
Trade the water for a comfortable ride through Sitka’s history and wildlife on this two-hour van tour. At the Fortress of the Bears, watch bears in a setting dedicated to their care, then visit Sitka National Historical Park to see its striking totem poles. Along the way, your guide shares stories that bring the city’s past into view.
The scenic tour travels by 12-passenger van, with live commentary on board and admission fees included. Meet your guide at Harrigan Centennial Hall in downtown Sitka. If your cruise ship docks at Old Sitka Dock, take the free Green Buses shuttle to the visitor drop-off; if you arrive by tender, walk around to the front of the hall. The tour returns to the same meeting point.
Choose this Sitka Fortress of the Bear & Totems Historical Tour for an easygoing way to experience local wildlife, cultural landmarks, and city history in one outing. Reserve your place and discover Sitka from the road.
Highlights
- Watch bears at the Fortress of the Bears
- Admire totem poles at Sitka National Historical Park
- Hear stories about Sitka’s history during a scenic van ride
What's included
Included
- Local guide
- Driver/guide
- Skip-the-line access
- Admission fees
- 2-hour scenic tour by 12-passenger van
- Live commentary on board
Not included
- Gratuities
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View on ViatorViator
4.86 / 5 · 21 reviews
Important information
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Collapsible wheelchairs with removable wheels can be accommodated if a companion can assist with boarding and disembarking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Departure and return point: Harrigan Centennial Hall, 330 Harbor Drive, Sitka, Alaska
- From Old Sitka Dock, take the free Green Buses shuttle to the downtown visitor drop-off at Harrigan Centennial Hall
- For cruise ship tenders, walk around to the front of Harrigan Centennial Hall
How this score is calculated
This score is based on one provider. Viator rates it 4.86 from 21 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 Sitka
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- The result is shown from 0 to 10: this tour scores 7.3. Top 46% in Sitka means it ranks in the top 46% of tours in Sitka by this score.
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- GetYourGuide
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