TourTruth score 7.1 out of 10
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Sitka Wildlife and Totem Tour 2 hr 30 min
TourTruth score 5.6 out of 10
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474 reviews · Rated on 1 provider · How we score
- Sitka
- 2 hrs 30 min
- Updated November 2, 2026
Meet bears, see birds of prey, and explore Sitka’s totem heritage on a locally guided small-group tour with three standout stops.
About this tour
See Sitka through local eyes on a small-group tour that pairs wildlife encounters with a glimpse of the town’s totem heritage. This 150-minute outing visits three of Sitka’s top stops, leaving time to explore the city on your own afterward.
Your tour includes admission to Fortress of the Bear, where you can observe rescued bears, and the Alaska Raptor Center, home to birds of prey. Travel between stops in an air-conditioned vehicle while a local guide shares insights along the way. The experience is designed to cover standout sights without the scale of a big bus tour.
Sitka Wildlife and Totem Tour begins at Harrigan Centennial Hall, not at the cruise-ship terminal. If you arrive through Sitka Sound, reserve a seat on the complimentary shuttle to downtown well in advance. Aim to board at least one hour before your tour, and plan your return shuttle for at least one hour before your ship’s departure. Join the tour for a compact, locally guided introduction to Sitka’s wildlife and character.
Highlights
- Meet bears at Fortress of the Bear
- See birds of prey at the Alaska Raptor Center
- Discover Sitka’s totem heritage with a local guide
- Explore three top stops on a small-group tour
What's included
Included
- Admission to Fortress of the Bear
- Admission to the Alaska Raptor Center
- Air-conditioned vehicle
Not included
- Gratuities
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4.62 / 5 · 474 reviews
Important information
- Meet at Harrigan Centennial Hall; the tour does not meet at the cruise-ship terminal
- Sitka Sound cruise terminal guests must reserve complimentary shuttle seats to and from downtown
- Reserve an outbound shuttle at least one hour before tour departure; book early, as seats may be limited
- For the return trip, reserve a shuttle departing at least one hour before your cruise ship departure
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Public transportation options are available nearby
How this score is calculated
This score is based on one provider. Viator rates it 4.62 from 474 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
- Each provider rating is turned into a percentile: the share of that provider's ratings it beats, weighted by review counts.
- Listings on different providers are combined in proportion to their review counts.
- 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 5.6.
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