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We compared all 39 experiences in Sitka so you can choose in minutes: real prices, verified reviews and our editorial picks.

★4.9 39 experiences from US$ 49 ✓Free cancellation on most experiences

Must-do experiences

Sitka Scenic Tour: Three Top Sites in a 10-Passenger Van
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Most booked
Sitka Scenic Tour: Three Top Sites in a 10-Passenger VanSmall-group Sitka tour in a 10-passenger van with a local guide, hitting the Alaska Raptor Center, Fortress of the Bear.
510 reviews
4.77★
Duration
2h 30m
Next departure: 3 May 2027Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 110per person
Sitka Land Tour: Bears, Raptors, Totems with Local Guide
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★Top rated
Sitka Land Tour: Bears, Raptors, Totems with Local GuideSmall-group Sitka tour covering Fortress of the Bear, Alaska Raptor Center, and Sitka National Historical Park with local guide, van transport.
397 reviews
4.79★
Duration
2h 30m–3h
Next departure: 3 May 2027Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 130per person
Sitka: Fortress of the Bear, Raptor Center & Totems Small Group Tour
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Best value
Sitka: Fortress of the Bear, Raptor Center & Totems Small Group TourWatch rescued bears, meet raptors up close, and walk among totems in Sitka with a small group. Includes all entry fees and downtown pickup for easy booking.
474 reviews
4.62★
Duration
2h 30m
Next departure: 3 May 2027Live guide ENInstant confirmationfromUS$ 124per person

Recommended (7)

Sitka: Whale Watching & Wildlife Tour Small Boat Pickup
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Travelers' pick
Sitka: Whale Watching & Wildlife Tour Small Boat Pickup
259 reviews
4.95★
Duration
2h
fromUS$ 199per person
Sitka whale watching tour: Humpback, gray & killer whales
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Travelers' pick
Sitka whale watching tour: Humpback, gray & killer whales
187 reviews
4.86★
Duration
2h
fromUS$ 200per person
Sitka Private Tour: Bears, Raptor Center & Castle Hill Views
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Travelers' pick
Sitka Private Tour: Bears, Raptor Center & Castle Hill Views
146 reviews
4.98★
Duration
3h
fromUS$ 429per group
Sitka Downtown Walking Tour: Russian Cathedral & Gold Rush History
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Sitka Downtown Walking Tour: Russian Cathedral & Gold Rush History
135 reviews
4.66★
Duration
1h
fromUS$ 49per person
Snorkeling in Sitka Sound: Guided adventure with gear
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Snorkeling in Sitka Sound: Guided adventure with gear
135 reviews
4.89★
Duration
3h
fromUS$ 299per person
Small Group Boat Tour of Sitka: See Whales & Wildlife
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Travelers' pick
Small Group Boat Tour of Sitka: See Whales & Wildlife
131 reviews
4.96★
Duration
2h 30m
fromUS$ 225per person
Sitka: Tongass Forest Hike & Eagle Spotting with Local Guide
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Sitka: Tongass Forest Hike & Eagle Spotting with Local Guide
130 reviews
4.87★
Duration
2h
fromUS$ 119per person

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Sitka Bears & Totems Historical Tour
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Sitka Bears & Totems Historical TourTwo-hour Sitka van tour with live guide covering Fortress of the Bear, Tlingit and Haida totem poles at Sitka National Historical Park, and Russian colonial history sites.
21 reviews
4.86★
Duration
2h
Next departure: 3 May 2027Live guide ENfromUS$ 99per person
Sitka Sightseeing Tour: Totem Poles & Brown Bears
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Sitka Sightseeing Tour: Totem Poles & Brown BearsTwo-hour Sitka tour with local guide covering Fortress of the Bear, totem poles at the national historical park, and Japonski Island by van, small group
87 reviews
4.52★
Duration
2h
Next departure: 3 May 2027Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 100per person
E-Bike Rentals in Sitka: Explore at Your Own Pace
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Travelers' pick
E-Bike Rentals in Sitka: Explore at Your Own PaceRent an e-bike in Sitka to ride coastal paths, forest trails and local beaches at your own pace with helmet and lock provided.
42 reviews
5.00★
Duration
1d
Next departure: 20 May 2027Live guide EN · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 130per person
Sitka Tongass Forest Hike with Naturalist Guide
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Sitka Tongass Forest Hike with Naturalist GuideHike through Tongass National Forest to Beaver Lake with a naturalist guide, picking berries while watching for whales and eagles, with pickup from Sitka Cruise Terminal.
65 reviews
4.89★
Duration
3h
Next departure: 27 Apr 2027Live guide ENPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 180per person
Sitka Whale Watch and Sea Otter Quest: 2-hour cruise
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Travelers' pick
Sitka Whale Watch and Sea Otter Quest: 2-hour cruiseWhale watching cruise in Sitka with live guide. Spot whales, sea otters, sea lions, bald eagles and brown bears on a 2-hour voyage with snacks and coffee.
74 reviews
4.82★
Duration
2h
Next departure: 5 May 2027Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 191per person
Sitka Whale Watching Tour: Small Group & Marine Wildlife
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Sitka Whale Watching Tour: Small Group & Marine WildlifeShare a small-group whale watching tour from Sitka with a local captain, marine wildlife sightings, and live commentary. Includes all activities and expert guide.
91 reviews
4.70★
Duration
2h
start times · Mon
11
Live guide ENfromUS$ 199per person
Kayaking in Sitka: Rockwell Lighthouse paddle with local guide
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Kayaking in Sitka: Rockwell Lighthouse paddle with local guidePaddle 3.5 miles around Sitka's Rockwell Lighthouse with a certified local guide in a small group kayak tour.
33 reviews
4.97★
Duration
3h
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 200per person
Sitka Sound Marine Wildlife Tour: Whales, Otters & Eagles
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Sitka Sound Marine Wildlife Tour: Whales, Otters & EaglesSpot humpback whales, sea lions and otters on a two and a half hour boat tour of Sitka Sound with binoculars and snacks.
24 reviews
5.00★
Duration
2h
Next departure: 29 May 2027Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 225per person
Kayaking in Sitka: WWII Bunkers and Wildlife
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Kayaking in Sitka: WWII Bunkers and WildlifePaddle Sitka's coastal waters to hidden WWII bunkers with a certified guide, flashlight exploration included. Suitable for beginners and history enthusiasts.
12 reviews
5.00★
Duration
4h
Next departure: 9 Jun 2027Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 225per person
Sitka whale watching tour: Humpbacks, orcas & wildlife
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Sitka whale watching tour: Humpbacks, orcas & wildlifeWhale watching tour in Sitka aboard the Goleta with a commercial fisherman guide: cruise Sitka Sound for humpback whales, orcas, sea otters.
89 reviews
4.97★
Duration
2h 30m
Next departure: 28 Apr 2027Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 225per person

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Private Taxi Tour Sitka: Local Gems & Hidden Stops
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Private Taxi Tour Sitka: Local Gems & Hidden StopsPrivate guided taxi tour of Sitka with a knowledgeable driver in a clean minivan for up to 6 passengers. You pick the stops and the pace.
97 reviews
4.72★
Duration
2h–3h
Every dayLive guide ENHotel pickupfromUS$ 350per group
Metal Art Class in Sitka: Make Your Own Alaskan Creature
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Metal Art Class in Sitka: Make Your Own Alaskan CreatureLearn to shape and torch-finish a custom metal animal in Sitka's only visitor-open CNC workshop. This 2.5-hour class includes grinding, mallets.
87 reviews
5.00★
Duration
2h 30m
Next departure: 27 Apr 2027Live guide ENHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 235per person
Sitka shore excursion: Bears, eagles & totem forest, small group
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Travelers' pick
Sitka shore excursion: Bears, eagles & totem forest, small groupSmall-group shore excursion in Sitka with visits to Fortress of the Bear and Alaska Raptor Center.
80 reviews
4.00★
Duration
2h 30m
Next departure: 1 May 2027Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 236per person
Sitka Alaska Guided Hike Small Group Tongass Trails
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Sitka Alaska Guided Hike Small Group Tongass TrailsHike through old growth forest in Sitka's Tongass National Forest with a local guide, trekking poles and snacks included. Small groups mean the pace fits your ability.
60 reviews
5.00★
Duration
4h
Next departure: 1 May 2027Live guide ENHotel pickupfromUS$ 249per person
Sitka private wildlife boat tour: Merchant Marine Captain guide
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Sitka private wildlife boat tour: Merchant Marine Captain guidePrivate wildlife boat tour in Sitka Sound led by a Merchant Marine Captain with 30 years of experience. Custom routes follow daily wildlife and weather in a heated cabin.
31 reviews
5.00★
Duration
3h
Every daySeason until 10 NovLive guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 1,295per group
Sitka Self-Guided Jeep Tour: GPS Audio Guide at Your Pace
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Travelers' pick
Sitka Self-Guided Jeep Tour: GPS Audio Guide at Your PaceDrive a Jeep Wrangler around Sitka with GPS-triggered audio stories at your own pace. Six-hour self-guided tour with insurance and car seats.
25 reviews
4.88★
Duration
6h
Next departure: 2 May 2027Free cancellationfromUS$ 575per group
Private Guided Hiking Tours in Sitka, Alaska
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Private Guided Hiking Tours in Sitka, AlaskaPrivate guided hiking tours in Sitka's temperate rainforest with local guide, pickup from your hotel, and water plus snacks included.
8 reviews
5.00★
Duration
3h–4h
Next departure: 1 May 2027Live guide EN · RUHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 200per person
Sitka Sound whale watching tour: Private marine wildlife
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Sitka Sound whale watching tour: Private marine wildlifePrivate 2-hour marine wildlife tour in Sitka Sound with a local guide. Watch for humpback, gray and killer whales, sea lions, sea otters.
8 reviews
5.00★
Duration
2h
Fri
09:00
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 200per person
Kayaking Siginaka Islands, Sitka: 90 minutes paddling
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Kayaking Siginaka Islands, Sitka: 90 minutes paddlingKayak the Siginaka Islands near Sitka with a guide in a tandem sea kayak: 90 minutes of paddling in pristine waters
6 reviews
4.83★
Duration
3h
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 259per person
Sitka Marine Life Tour: Private Boat with Captain, 3 Hours
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Sitka Marine Life Tour: Private Boat with Captain, 3 HoursPrivate seabird and wildlife boat tour around Sitka Sound and Saint Lazaria Islands with a Merchant Marine Captain.
5 reviews
5.00★
Duration
3h
Every daySeason until 10 NovLive guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 1,300US$ 1,170per group
Sitka scenic private tour: Bears, totems and fjord
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Sitka scenic private tour: Bears, totems and fjordPrivate Sitka tour with a local guide exploring the Fortress of the Bears, totem poles at Sitka National Historical Park, and Silver Bay fjord by vehicle.
5 reviews
5.00★
Duration
2h
Next departure: 3 May 2027Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 699per group
Private Fishing Charter Sitka: Catch & Release in Sitka Sound
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Private Fishing Charter Sitka: Catch & Release in Sitka SoundFish for salmon, halibut and lingcod aboard Suzy Q, a Coast Guard-approved aluminum boat in Sitka Sound, with a captain-guide and all tackle included.
3 reviews
5.00★
Duration
4h
Next departure: 15 Apr 2027Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 1,695per group
Sitka Private Fishing Charter: Catch & Release in Sitka Sound
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Sitka Private Fishing Charter: Catch & Release in Sitka SoundPrivate fishing charter from Sitka with Captain Jones and the Suzy Q, a Coast Guard-approved Stabicraft. Fish for salmon.
3 reviews
5.00★
Duration
5h
Next departure: 15 Apr 2027Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 1,895per group
Sitka Bear Viewing Tour: Salmon Fishing at Redoubt Falls
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Sitka Bear Viewing Tour: Salmon Fishing at Redoubt FallsPrivate bear viewing tour from Sitka by boat to watch brown bears fish for salmon at Redoubt Falls and Medvejie Hatchery with a live guide and hotel pickup.
2 reviews
5.00★
Duration
2h
Next departure: 11 May 2027Live guide ENPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 1,134per group
Sitka Sound Sunset Cruise: Private Wildlife Charter
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Sitka Sound Sunset Cruise: Private Wildlife CharterPrivate 2-hour boat tour of Sitka Sound with a Merchant Marine captain, heated cabin, snacks and the chance to spot whales, sea otters, eagles and Mt. Edgecumbe at sunset.
2 reviews
5.00★
Duration
2h
Every daySeason until 10 NovLive guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 799US$ 759per group
Salmon Fishing Charter in Sitka for Cruise Ship Guests
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Salmon Fishing Charter in Sitka for Cruise Ship GuestsFish for King, Coho, Pink, Sockeye or Chum salmon in Sitka waters with a live guide. Pickup from your port is included, and your catch can be processed and shipped home.
1 review
5.00★
Duration
6h
Next departure: 1 May 2027Live guide ENHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 587per person
Private Wildlife Tour Sitka: Bears, Whales & Sea Otters
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Private Wildlife Tour Sitka: Bears, Whales & Sea OttersCustomizable private wildlife tour in Sitka with a guide who tailors the day to what you want to see: bears in streams, whales breaching.
Duration
2h
Next departure: 28 Apr 2027Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 1,550per group

Sitka at a glance ✓ 2026-11-03

  • Most booked: Sitka Scenic Tour: Three Top Sites in a 10-Passenger Van, US$ 110 (2h 30m, 4.77★ · 510).
  • Top rated: Sitka Land Tour: Bears, Raptors, Totems with Local Guide, US$ 130 (2h 30m–3h, 4.79★ · 397).
  • Best value: Sitka: Fortress of the Bear, Raptor Center & Totems Small Group Tour, US$ 124 (2h 30m, 4.62★ · 474).

Of the 39 experiences: 33 with free cancellation, 29 with instant confirmation, 8 with hotel pickup and 18 bookable last-minute.

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