Private Taxi Tour Sitka: Local Gems & Hidden Stops

Bear rescue, a Russian cathedral, a museum, a science center, and a raptor facility: all in one afternoon, without the waiting.

A private taxi tour of Sitka puts you and up to five others in a comfortable minivan with a knowledgeable English-speaking driver who takes you to the Fortress of the Bear, St. Michael's Orthodox Cathedral, Sheldon Jackson Museum, Sitka Sound Science Center, Alaska Raptor Center, and a local lookout point. The tour runs 2 to 4 hours depending on which option you book, and you can customize the stops and timing to fit your schedule. Pickup is included. Infants and small children can travel in a pram or stroller.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Fortress of the Bear30m
2. St. Michael's Orthodox Cathedral30m
3. Sheldon Jackson Museum30m
4. Sitka Sound Science Center30m
5. Alaska Raptor Center30m

Explore Sitka's key attractions

• Visit Fortress of the Bear
• Stop at a lookout point
• See St. Michael's Orthodox Cathedral
• Tour Sheldon Jackson Museum
• Explore Sitka Sound Science Center
• Visit Alaska Raptor Center

The experience

How do you see Sitka in a handful of hours without renting a car or waiting for a shuttle? A private taxi tour lets you move through the city on your own timeline, stopping where you want and skipping what doesn't interest you. The driver knows the route and the sites: the Fortress of the Bear, the Orthodox cathedral in downtown, the Sheldon Jackson Museum, the Sitka Sound Science Center aquarium, and the Alaska Raptor Center where injured birds are rehabilitated. You also get a lookout point that frames the city and the water beyond it.

The minivan holds up to six passengers comfortably, so it works for couples, families or small groups traveling together. You don't have to coordinate with other bookings or wait for a departure time. The tour is yours alone. The driver is knowledgeable and speaks English, and because you're in a private vehicle, you can ask to linger at a stop, skip one entirely, or ask about the neighborhoods you're passing through. Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller if you need them to.

Pick the 2-hour, 3-hour or 4-hour option at checkout depending on how many stops you want to make and how much time you have. Pickup is included, and if you're arriving by cruise ship, let the operator know the ship name when you book. If you're staying locally, just note that instead. Public transportation options are available nearby if you need an alternative.

What’s included

• Clean, comfortable 6-passenger minivan.
• knowledgeable English-speaking driver.
• pickup from your hotel or cruise ship.
• the flexibility to customize stops and timing to fit your schedule.

Options for this experience

2 options

Private taxi tour lasting 2 hoursGuide in English · No fixed timeLasts 2 hours. We'll arrange a pickup time with you. Our service runs between 8am and 5pm. If you're on a cruise ship, we'll set the pickup to match your time in port. Pickup is included.

3 Hour PrivateGuide in English · No fixed timeLasts 3 hours. We'll arrange a pickup time with you. Our service runs between 8am and 5pm. If you're on a cruise ship, we'll set the pickup to match your time in port. Pickup is included.

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 18 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsNo refund if you cancel.

ConfirmationConfirmation within 48 h

Prices and times updated 17 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyPublic transport nearby

Operated by Baranof Taxi & Tours llc

Is this one for you?Book the 2-hour option if you're docked for a short port call and want to hit the main sights without rushing. The 3-hour or 4-hour versions give you time to linger at the museums and the raptor center or explore neighborhoods a driver knows.

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Top questions

Can I customize which stops we visit on the Sitka taxi tour?

Yes, the tour is fully customizable. You and your driver can decide which attractions to visit, how long to spend at each one, and which ones to skip entirely. The standard stops include the Fortress of the Bear, St. Michael's Orthodox Cathedral, Sheldon Jackson Museum, Sitka Sound Science Center, and Alaska Raptor Center, but you're not locked into that route.

What is the Fortress of the Bear in Sitka?

The Fortress of the Bear is a bear rescue facility where injured and orphaned bears are cared for. It's one of the stops the tour typically includes, and it's a chance to see the animals up close in a rescue and rehabilitation setting.

Does the tour include pickup from my hotel or cruise ship?

Pickup is included with the tour. If you're arriving by cruise ship, provide the ship name when you book. If you're staying locally, note that instead. The driver will meet you at your location and take you through the tour in the minivan.

How many people can fit in the minivan?

The minivan accommodates up to 6 passengers comfortably. It's clean and non-smoking, and infants and small children can travel in a pram or stroller if needed.

What's included in the price of the tour?

The minivan, the knowledgeable English-speaking driver, and pickup are included. Entry fees to individual attractions (the museum, the science center, the raptor center) are separate and paid at each site.

Is this tour suitable if I have limited mobility?

The tour is suitable for all physical fitness levels. Because you're traveling by minivan and can customize your stops, you can choose attractions that work for your mobility and take breaks as needed. Discuss any specific concerns with the operator when you book.