Ketchikan

15 Best Ketchikan Shore Excursions

The cruise-day classics: the amphibious duck through town and harbor, totem-and-lighthouse loops and all-in-one circuits sized to the ship’s clock. Ketchikan holds the world’s largest totem collection; the eagles supervise from the poles.

1.Ketchikan Duck Tour

Experience Ketchikan on a 90-minute amphibious tour, blending land and water views with entertaining guides, wildlife sightings, and stunning totem poles.

Most Popular★ 4.5

“Excellent. Very informative. Loved it. Our son is in a wheelchair ♿️ and so accommodating. Explained everything and answered all questions.”

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2.Ketchikan All In One

Explore Ketchikan’s wildlife, native culture, and stunning scenery on this 2.5-hour guided tour, ideal for short port visits and nature lovers.

★ 4.0

“Very educational great experience would recommend to anyone interested in learning about the history of the area”

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5.3 Hour Rainforest Walk & Totem Park Wild Wolf Tours

Discover Alaska’s natural beauty and culture on a 3-hour rainforest walk and totem park tour in Ketchikan, led by passionate guides in small groups.

★ 5.0

“This tour was a real treat. The fresh green Tongass forest is amazing. Learning the history and stories behind totem poles was quite amazing. Jamie really knew her stuff. It makes a difference when your guide has lived in the area for a long time…”

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6.2 Hour Alaska Rainforest Walk and Totem Park Small Group Tour

Discover Ketchikan’s lush rainforests and Native culture on this small-group Alaska tour featuring Tongass National Forest and Totem Park in just two hours.

★ 5.0

“Excellent excursion! It was the perfect amount of time - and we still had time to walk around town before our cruise left. Our guide, Jeff, was so knowledgeable - we appreciated the information and his insight. The first hour was a walk through the…”

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8.Ketchikan: Totem Pole, Wildlife & City Trolley Tour

Discover Ketchikan's native culture, stunning totem poles, and local wildlife on an authentic trolley tour tailored for cruise travelers and history lovers alike.

★ 4.0

“The tour was terrific. Our tour guide was the most interesting and informative making this a memorable experience for my family. I recommend this tour for anyone with two thumbs up!”

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9.Ketchikan Rainforest Sanctuary and Totem Park

Explore Ketchikan’s lush rainforests, wildlife, and totem poles on a 2.75-hour guided tour. Perfect for nature lovers seeking authentic Alaskan experiences.

★ 4.5

“I was under the impression that I'd be seeing actual wildlife. We did see banana slugs, and a couple of eagles. But no otters, moose, or bears. We did see injured hawks and eagles that were being cared for. But overall, this tour was a…”

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10.Private Ketchikan City Totems & Wildlife Van Tour

Explore Ketchikan’s native totems, wildlife, and scenic viewpoints on this private 3-hour guided van tour—perfect for nature lovers and culture enthusiasts.

★ 5.0

“We had a great private tour experience in Ketchikan, Alaska guided by Art from Haida. He was friendly and knowledgeable. One of the highlights was visiting the salmon ladder- Art explained how it works in such an engaging and informative way. He also took us…”

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11.City Highlights Totem Parks and Sightseeing

Discover Ketchikan’s best sights on this small-group tour featuring totem parks, Native heritage, wildlife viewing, and Creek Street charm for $59.

★ 4.0

“Loved this tour. Jessica was an amazing tour guide and shared lots of information. We saw black bear and eagles at Heron Cove and a seal on Creek Street. The waterfall was an added extra treat. Highly recommend.”

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13.Low Tide Excursion & Totem Bight Park

Discover Ketchikan’s unique low tide beach walk and totem park visit. Explore marine life, spot eagles and seals, and learn about Native culture for $85.

★ 5.0

“We enjoyed our time with Clark! He was a great tour guide. He knew the great places to take us and he kept us entertained. It was nice to have someone who knows the area show us around! We saw beautiful Eagles and a waterfall!”

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15.Ketchikan Photo Safari

Explore Ketchikan through a 3-hour photo tour that combines scenic views, local history, and expert photography tips—perfect for all skill levels.

★ 5.0

“Off the beaten path is a great way to explore Ketchikan and taking great photos at the same time.”

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Totem poles, salmon runs and rainforest straight off the dock.