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

“It was fun and you get to splash into the harbor. What’s not to like about that? The tour leaders are seasonal workers but they love their work and try to give you the history and be entertaining at the same time. It’s a good…”

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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

“It was a great tour. Ava really told about the history and used her life experience to give us the best tour”

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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

“Wonderful short walking morning excursion that fit in perfectly before our afternoon show at the Great Alaskan Lumberjack Show in the afternoon. Jeff was our guide and he was fantastic. He was professional, pleasant and knowledgeable on our forest trail walk and later to the…”

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7.Totems, City & Wildlife by Cable Car Trolley

Experience Ketchikan on an open-air cable car trolley, visiting totem poles, wildlife viewing spots, and learning about local culture—an authentic Alaskan adventure.

★ 4.0

“Bruce gave my husband and I an amazing tour. He had tons of facts about the different things we saw on our tour. Would definitely recommend taking the tour with him!!”

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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

“Easy hike on a flat path. Lots of wildlife. We saw a black bear, salmon, etc. The guide included information on the forest and lots of vegetation.”

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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

“We really enjoyed our tour of Ketchikan! The tour guide was very knowledgeable and friendly, and told us about the local wildlife and fauna, as well as the totem poles.”

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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 loved this experience and highly recommend it. Very authentic and great for kids who enjoy sea creatures and exploring.”

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14.From Ketchikan: Potlatch Totem Park and Herring Cove Tour

Discover Ketchikan's cultural and natural highlights on this 2.5-hour tour visiting Potlatch Totem Park and Herring Cove, perfect for wildlife and heritage lovers.

★ 3.9

“Really wanted to get to the cove rather than circling downtown to look at Dolly’s place and getting out to take pics. The tour description did not include creek street. We had already seen that and wanted to get to Herring Cove. This lead to…”

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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.