Private Ketchikan Tour: 4 Hours, 4 Stops, Custom Route

You choose the stops, the driver knows where they are and how to connect them.

A private 4-hour guided tour of Ketchikan in a medium transit van where you and your group pick which stops to visit from a list that includes Downtown Ketchikan, Historic Creek Street, Totem Bight State Park, the Southeast Alaska Discovery Center, Herring Cove, and Saxman Native Village. The driver customizes the route to your preferences, handles the driving, and includes admission to the two state sites plus an Alaskan snack box and water.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each4 stops

1. Port of Ketchikan15m
2. Creek Street30m
3. Totem Bight State Historical ParkEntry included1h
4. Southeast Alaska Discovery CenterEntry included45m

Guided sightseeing tour of Ketchikan

• Pickup from meeting location
• Visit Historic Creek Street and shopping
• Wildlife viewing at Herring Cove
• Stop at scenic beach for photos
• Explore Totem Bight State Historical Park
• Visit Southeast Alaska Discovery Center

The experience

Four hours is long enough to see Downtown Ketchikan, stop at Historic Creek Street to watch the Salmon Ladder and browse shops, and still reach two or three of the outlying attractions without feeling rushed. You pick which ones matter to you: Totem Bight State Park for its totem pole circle and coastline, the Southeast Alaska Discovery Center for information about the Tongass National Forest and Indigenous cultures, Herring Cove for wildlife viewing of salmon and eagles, or Saxman Native Village for a photo stop. The driver knows the roads and the timing, so the day holds together without anyone building it.

The van is a medium-height transit van with air conditioning and room for your whole group to spread out. You're picked up from your assigned meeting location (usually the Port of Ketchikan if you're arriving by cruise ship) and the driver guides you through each stop, pointing out what matters and answering questions. Admission to Totem Bight and the Discovery Center is included, so you walk in without a separate transaction. An Alaskan snack box and bottled water come along for the ride.

Because the route is yours to shape, the tour works whether you want to focus on natural history, Indigenous culture, wildlife, or just the parts of town worth seeing. The four-hour window is tight enough that you're not sitting in the van for stretches, but loose enough that you're not sprinting between stops either.

What’s included

• Private transportation in an air-conditioned transit van.
• a driver guide who customizes the route to your chosen stops.
• admission to Totem Bight State Park and the Southeast Alaska Discovery Center.
• an Alaskan snack box and bottled water for the group.

Information

Lasts 4h, from US$ 499.94 per group, with a live guide in English, as a private tour and with free cancellation up to 24 h before.

Days and timesNext departure: 25 Apr 20275 departing soon ›

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Book up to2h before

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 3 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyPets welcomeInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Cape Fox Tours

Is this one for you?Four hours leaves room for a full morning or afternoon without eating your whole day, which matters if your ship is in port or you're fitting the tour around other plans. The custom route means you're not sitting through stops that don't interest you. You build the itinerary around what you actually want to see.

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Top questions

What is there to see at Totem Bight State Park?

Totem Bight State Historical Park features a unique totem pole circle set along a scenic coastline, offering both cultural history and photo opportunities in a natural setting.

Can I see wildlife like bears and eagles on this tour?

Herring Cove is included as one of the stop options and is known for potential wildlife viewing of salmon, eagles, and black bears, plus a nearby waterfall.

How does the custom route work? Do I decide before the tour starts?

You select your four to five preferred stops from the list of options (Downtown, Creek Street, Totem Bight, the Discovery Center, Herring Cove, and Saxman Native Village) when you book or confirm your tour, and the driver builds the route around those choices.

Is this tour suitable for families with young children?

Yes, infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller, and infants can sit on an adult's lap. The tour is suitable for all physical fitness levels, and service animals are allowed.

How long does the tour take and when does it start?

The tour is 4 hours long. Pickup happens from your assigned meeting location, typically the Port of Ketchikan for cruise passengers, and the driver coordinates the start time with you.