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

“A nice pleasant tour on land and sea with detail illustrations from the guide Angela and driver Captain Mike.”

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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

“Loved it! Our guide, Shane, was very informative and you could tell he loves his town and the people in it. We got to see a bear, some eagles, and some sea life. He provided historical knowledge and had a great sense of humor.”

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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

“INCREDIBLE! The rainforest was beautiful and it was so wonderful to visit the Totem park - it is a must see! I also appreciated the fresh-baked cookies from the local shop!”

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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

“This was a good trip but we went in the 4th of July. Our trip was shortened due to road closures. It was still a good trip and we had a great day”

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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

“It was absolutley wonderful, our guide Summer was amazing, we saw bears, eagles, otters, heron, banana slugs and so much more. There was a totem pole being worked on while we were there which was great to see and talk with the craftsman. Would definately…”

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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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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

“Had a great’private tour since we’re the only ones. Our driver/tour guide is very nice and flexible with all stops. Too bad we did not see any salmons due to low tide.”

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12.Ketchikan: Alaska Rainforest Sanctuary and Totem Park Walk

Discover Ketchikan’s lush rainforests, native totems, and historic sawmill on this guided tour. Enjoy wildlife spotting and cultural insights in 165 minutes.

★ 4.5

“It was disappointing we expected more. We thought it would be longer we would see more things and it would be less commercial. We felt the walk would be longer and more out of the town. This was just a Disney experience”

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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

“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.