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

“Absolute awesome trip this morning with Seaside Tours our driver Kayla was fab so much knowledge 2hour all in one tour highly recommend”

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3.Off the Beaten Path Ketchikan Photo Safari – 3 hr.

Discover Ketchikan’s best photo spots with a 3-hour guided tour that combines scenic views, cultural insights, and photography tips for all skill levels.

★ 5.0

“It was a great tour around Ketchikan and added bonus was photography tips. We enjoyed it so much and Angela was wonderful. I would highly recommend this tour with photography tips.!”

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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

“Jeff was an excellent tour guide. Gave us a lot of history and very informative. He brought us water and a cookie for a snack. I recommend this tour for everyone!”

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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

“This was a great tour. They picked us up at the docking port of our ship. A very short drive to the Sanctuary where we were met by our tour guide. She was very knowledgeable and a great guide. She was able to answer all…”

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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

“This was our favorite excursion in Alaska. Art is a native of Ketchikan. We saw Ketchikan off the beaten path with an overview of the history, culture & daily life there. We saw a black bear, several bald eagles, waterfall, Potlatch Totem Park, and other…”

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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

“This was an amazing tour around the city of Ketchikan. Our tour guide (Clark) was very welcoming and informative. This tour takes you to beautiful places and you get to see the wildlife on the land and the sea. I would suggest you to take…”

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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

“This excursion was fantastic! We were able to go to Bight Totem Park and downtown Ketchican. The guides were very helpful in composition and settings!”

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