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 a great tour. We got to see a lot of the town. The land and sea is a great combination. The tour guide and the captain were excellent.”

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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

“Our tour guide was very knowledgeable and a lot of fun! He took extra steps to make sure we experienced some wild life.”

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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

“An enjoyable tour for non-photographers. Our guide, Angela, provided tips for iPhone camera settings to enhance photos and had informative historical commentary for the sites we visited.”

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4.Lighthouse, Totems & Eagles Excursion (Ketchikan)

Explore southeast Alaska with this 3-hour boat tour from Ketchikan, featuring lighthouses, totems, eagle sightings, and stunning scenery.

★ 5.0

“We were so lucky to see Eagles, eagle nests and little ones in the next and starting to fledge...we were also so lucky to see humpback whales! bubblenet feeding!”

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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

“We ended up being the only two guests on this tour later in the day, so we really enjoyed a personalized experience. Kevin went at our pace and took time to point out cool things in the forest. He also told us a lot about…”

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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

“Great informative tour in the temperate rain forest of the Tongass national forest and informative tour at Totem Bight park. Nice experience to walk in the forest after long cruise days. Jeff gave us interesting info on the Tongass Forest, Alaskan tribes and culture and…”

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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

“The meeting place wasn’t specific. I thought I read that we were to meet at berth 2 when actually he was all the way on the other side of the visitor center past berth 1. After being 15 minutes late the tour guide called us.…”

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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 outstanding and our guide was exceptional. I would recommend this to all and a cant miss event. Thank you, Phil and Cheryl Bayouth, Bixby, Oklahoma”

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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

“Nice walk through the forest with our guide, Ella, telling us about the plants and other information about the forest. We also saw a fish hatchery and totem pole carving. We saw many eagles waiting to catch fish in the river. We were very lucky…”

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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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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

“It’s the only tour we touch sea urchins and different species of sea stars. We did other tours such as kayaking and visiting other coves but we didn’t see sea urchins”

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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.