Guided Walking Tour of Sitka | HISTORIC DOWNTOWN

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Duration:1 hours (approx.)
Location: Sitka, Alaska

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Make the most of your vacation time in Sitka by taking a 1-hour guided tour. This is the only tour in Sitka that brings you through the downtown area. Sitka's downtown is full of Russian buildings, gold-rush architecture, and fantastic seafood restaurants.

• The only tour to go through Sitka's historic downtown area
• Enjoy an alternative walking tour of Sitka with a local guide
• Tour is perfect for those interested in history, culture, & local tips
• Hear many stories from the Russian Era of Alaska

This small fishing town was once the capital of Russian America. You will gain a unique local perspective of Sitka as you are led through the historic downtown of a city rich with Tlingit indigenous culture.

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The first stop on the tour is in front of picturesque Crescent Harbor. The guide will explain the daily workings of a fishing town in Alaska from the personal perspective of a commercial and charter fisherman.
2. Sitka Sound Science Center
Our guide will discuss the role the famous Sitka Sound Science Center plays in researching sustainable fishing. If one of the salmon runs is occurring it is possible to see salmon jumping up the stream into the hatchery processing station.
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Taking a step back in time, our guide will tell the history of the Sheldon Jackson College campus. The campus has transformed dramatically over its 145 year history: originally founded as an "Indian Boarding School" this campus is now the Sitka Fine Arts Camp.
4. St. Michael's Russian Orthodox Cathedral
Our guide will highlight the history, architecture, and significance of the Russian Orthodox Cathedral in the center of downtown Sitka. Note that this walking tour takes place entirely outside.
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Here you will see the grounds of the Sitka Pioneers' Home. This majestic building has a rich history and still plays an important role in the lives of Alaskans. Our guide will showcase the totem pole and prospector statue that stand in front of the grand building. Note that this walking tour takes place entirely outside.
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The tour ends at Baranof Castle State Historic Site, also known as "Castle Hill". This is the location where Russian Alaska was purchased by the United States. After the tour the guide will accompany anyone who would like to make the ascent of Castle Hill. The end point is a 5 min walk to the cruise shuttle loading zone, and a 2 min walk from downtown Sitka.

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Posted By : Terry_M
The guide was very friendly and flexible. He knew his stuff and was interested in dialogue. The salmon hatchery was fascinating.
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Posted On : 2024-05-17 14:59:22

Posted By : Carol_B
Chris, our guide, is from the continental US. He obviously loves his adopted town, and shared that love with us. He was well-organized and well-prepared. He kept to a very comfortable place, and we were able to take pictures, without feeling like we were being an inconvenience. He has a wealth of knowledge, even about things that are not part of the tour.
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Posted On : 2024-05-16 03:04:32

Posted By : Carol984010
Chris did a wonderful job. He was personable and knowledgeable, even about things that weren’t part of the tour. He clearly loves his town!!
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Posted On : 2024-05-16 02:33:16

Posted By : Marilyn_W
Enjoyed hearing the history and a few insider bits of knowledge. It was an easy walk about a nice little town.
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Posted On : 2024-05-16 01:50:35

Posted By : ROBERT_M
I honestly didn’t realize it was entirely a walking tour when I booked it. I’m a very poor walker but John was EXTREMELY PATIENT and understanding and walked slower for me!! He was delightfully full of great information and we really enjoyed our entire time with him!!
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Posted On : 2024-05-12 12:47:08

Posted By : billyblack2023
My grandparents and I had a lovely time on this downtown tour. The tour guide was a wealth of knowledge and happy to answer all our questions. The walk around town was nice and easy and we were in an excellent location to grab lunch afterward.
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Posted On : 2023-10-31 15:54:41

Posted By : emilytY2806LF
Our tour guide Reid was extremely knowledgeable and very enthusiastic. Really enjoyed the walking tour and would highly recommend.
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Posted On : 2023-09-04 21:49:41

Posted By : michellebK8329FW
Amazing tour of town. Great local knowledge.
We did the hour long tour of about a 1 mile and it was an excellent start to our trip.
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Posted On : 2023-09-04 16:33:08

Posted By : Laila_V
We had a private tour with Reíd, our tour guide. All six of us had a great time listening to the history of Sitka. The walking tour was amazing. Reid was polite and graciously answered all questions. I highly recommend it.
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Posted On : 2023-08-23 14:49:28

Posted By : David L
Reid is a personable tour guide; he is knowledgeable and kind! If you’re in Sitka, even just for a couple of hours, doing his walking tour is a must!
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Posted On : 2023-08-01 14:14:24