Anchorage Trolley Tour: Earthquake Park, Lake Hood & Ship Creek

Ride the trolley through Anchorage's earthquake-shaped landscape and watch seaplanes land on water

Anchorage Trolley's Deluxe City Tour is a guided trolley ride covering 20 miles of the city in 1.5 to 2 hours, with stops where you step off to explore Earthquake Park, Lake Hood, Ship Creek, and Point Woronzof. Your guide shares stories of Alaska's history tied to each landmark—the 1964 earthquake that reshaped the terrain, the floatplanes that take off and land on the water, the salmon runs anglers work, and the panoramic views that frame the city. The tour includes an air-conditioned vehicle and a coupon booklet worth around $200 in local savings.

Step-by-step itinerary

Anchorage trolley city tour

• Board trolley in Anchorage
• Travel through Earthquake Park
• Explore Earthquake Park on foot
• See seaplanes at Lake Spenard
• See seaplanes at Lake Hood
• Watch moose crossing road
• Stop at Ship Creek to watch anglers
• Stop at Point Woronzof for views
• Return to starting point

The Experience

The trolley departs and rolls through neighborhoods shaped by the 1964 earthquake, passing Lake Spenard where seaplanes descend onto the water and the roads where moose cross. Your guide—someone with family ties to Anchorage—narrates the city's past and present as you travel, not just reciting facts but connecting the landscape to the stories that made it. The air-conditioned cabin keeps you comfortable while you take in the sights from your seat.

At Earthquake Park, you step off the trolley to walk the terrain reshaped by the quake and stand at Point Woronzof for panoramic views where you can photograph the city and the mountains beyond. At Lake Hood, you watch floatplanes take off and land on the water—a working seaplane base that defines this part of Alaska. Ship Creek is where you see anglers casting and salmon moving through the water in season. Each stop gives you a close-up moment the trolley ride alone would not.

The tour runs 1.5 to 2 hours total and wraps with the coupon booklet—around $200 in discounts at local restaurants, shops and attractions across Anchorage. Children from age 1 ride along, and infants sit on an adult's lap. The trolley is wheelchair-accessible and the pace suits all fitness levels.

What’s included

• Air-conditioned trolley vehicle.
• live guide in English sharing Alaska history and local stories.
• four stops where you step off to explore (Earthquake Park, Lake Hood, Ship Creek, Point Woronzof).
• coupon booklet with around $200 in local restaurant, shop and attraction discounts.

Good to know

Easy physical levelStroller friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Anchorage Trolley Tours

Is this one for you?You get a guided overview of Anchorage's history and landmarks without arranging your own transport or timing—the trolley's fixed route and live guide handle the navigation and storytelling, so you sit back and absorb the city at a comfortable pace.

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Top questions

What do you actually see at Lake Hood on this tour?

Lake Hood is a working seaplane base where floatplanes take off and land on the water throughout the day. You step off the trolley to watch the planes in action and get a sense of how seaplanes operate in Alaska.

How long is the Anchorage Trolley Tour and what's included in the price?

The tour runs 1.5 to 2 hours and covers 20 miles of the city with four stops where you step off to explore. The price includes the trolley ride, a live guide in English, an air-conditioned vehicle, and a coupon booklet with around $200 in local savings.

Can you see moose on this tour?

Moose do cross the roads in Anchorage, and the guide points them out when they appear. Sightings are not guaranteed, but the trolley route passes through areas where moose are known to travel, especially in certain seasons.

What happened at Earthquake Park and why does the tour stop there?

Earthquake Park sits on land reshaped by the 1964 earthquake that struck Anchorage. The tour stops there so you can walk the landscape and see the effects of the quake firsthand while your guide explains the city's history and recovery.

Is this tour suitable for young children and babies?

Yes, children from age 1 are welcome. Infants sit on an adult's lap, and strollers or prams can come aboard. The air-conditioned trolley and 1.5 to 2-hour duration work well for families with young kids.