Overview
Available languages
2 hours 30 minutes
Mobile ticket
Visit the top three asked about sites in Sitka! Alaska Raptor Center, Fortress of the Bears, Sitka Historical National Park (Totem Park)
You can avoid the over crowded large bus tours some cruise ships offer in your new model (10 passenger) Nissan NV tour van!
Your guide is an actual Alaskan resident that loves where they live and love to share their stories of life in Sitka.
Your local guide is equipped with a wireless microphone so everyone can hear even while outside opening your door so you miss nothing!
The departure time for this 2.5 hour adventure is set to avoid the large crowds when ever possible and to give you a more private and fun tour.
There is plenty of time before your adventure for shopping downtown (10 minute walk) or take a Marine Wildlife Adventure to make Sitka your best stop on your entire cruise!
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Standard seat size (17 inches) if you require more space, please book accordingly.
ALL tours start at Harrigan Centennial Hall 330 Harbor Drive Sitka Alaska 99835.
Please take the free down town shuttles to meet us for your tour! We will be at the drop off point with yellow trimmed signs and blue jackets.
Meeting Instructions: All TOURS START DOWN TOWN AT: "Harrigan Centennial Hall" 330 Harbor Drive by “SITKA WILDLIFE TOURS” We are dressed in bright blue jackets with yellow signs. 1. SITKA SOUND CRUISE TERMINAL INSTRUCTIONS: Book your free shuttle ticket [HERE](https://www.sitkadock.com/) book your shuttle ticket for one hour before your tour meeting time at Harrigan Centennial Hall Downtown! (Follow booking instructions above) and take the FREE SHUTTLE to downtown provided. Your tour representative “SITKA WILDLIFE TOURS” will be in the Vendor Sales Area, 30 minutes before your tour departure time. Please allow a minimum of 45 minutes for the shuttle to downtown. 2. CRESCENT HARBOR INSTRUCTIONS: Your tour departs from the street side of Harrigan Centennial Hall located near the top of the ramp. Your local tour representative “SITKA WILDLIFE TOURS” will be OUTSIDE the building in the Vendor Sales Area starting 30 minutes before your tour departure time. 3. O’CONNELL BRIDGE TENDERING INSTRUCTIONS: When your ship will transport you by tender boat to shore. You will then need to walk 1.5 blocks to "Harrigan Centennial Hall" 330 Harbor Drive. Your local tour representative “SITKA WILDLIFE TOURS” will be OUTSIDE the building at the Vendor Sales Area starting 30 minutes before your tour departure time.
What To Expect
Your local guide narrates what life is like in Sitka as you drive south to Silver Bay. Here, incredible beauty unfolds around each and every bend in the road. We will stop for an amazing photo opportunity and possible wildlife viewing. We often see whales, eagles, sea lions and salmon jumping.
Fortress of the Bear
Our most popular stop. Here you will have the opportunity to get within twenty-five feet of our distinctive Brown Bear in a naturalized setting. The three-quarter acre habitat, set against the National Forest, is the largest bear habitat in North America and is complete with covered viewing areas. Meet their experienced rescuers as they share their love and knowledge of this often feared, but yet revered creature of the forest. Learn the challenges they experience as they seek to rescue these incredible giants.
Options
Sitka Scenic Tour- Premium
Nissan NV Passenger Van
What‘s Included
Air-conditioned vehicle
Accommodation as per itinerary
Food and drinks
Gratuities (recommended) for great service.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
460 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great way to see Sitka on a cruise stop
Lisa G,Jun 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was a great tour. We saw a lot in a short time. Our guide Brett was very excited about his job and was very knowledgeable with commentary the entire trip. Would definitely recommend this tour if you are only in Stka a few hours on a cruise stop and want to see as much of Sitka as you can.
The people and tour...
Laura K,Jun 14, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00The people and tour itself was great and we saw everything mentioned with plenty of time at each stop. The reason for 4 stars not 5 was that we were the only 2 from a particular cruise ship. The other people booked onto the same trip were coming from another cruise ship which was delayed docking. So whilst we booked our tour to start at 11am we didn’t start the tour until after 12 as we had to wait for the other ship. Which I think needs to be mentioned in the explanation as we had other things planned around the timing of this trip. We didn’t think it was fair that we had to be delayed when we arrived in plenty of time on the understanding our tour started at 11am.
Tour worth taking.
Andrew l,Jun 13, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Guide was very knowledgeable and informative. Able to use his local knowledge to help us to locate and see brown bear up close. Enjoyed raptor center to understand methods used to rehabilitate birds. Very good tour.
Lots of behind the scenes info and amazing animals
cbender88,Jun 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Small group tour that hits many highlights of Sitka in just a few hours. Our guide Lawrence was fantastic and told us all about his history growing up in the area. He really made the difference and made this tour exceptional. We loved fortress of the bear and the Sitka park walk the most because of the natural beauty and entertaining bears
Beautiful town!
457kathyh,Jun 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Really nice town and everything is within walking distance. The National Park was beautiful and super easy to walk to and through.
Well organized and fun!
mlw,Jun 8, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This was a well-organized shore excursion from Viator's communications to checkin at the meeting location to our great driver/guide (Bret). Highly recommend!
Best tour of Sitka Alaska ever
LarryS418,Jun 7, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our tour guide, Brett Davis, was over the top, the best. He was so personable and friendly that you couldn’t help but be happy with him. He was extremely knowledgeable about the island and the wildlife. He pointed out scores of Bald Eagles along the various roads. We went to see the bears in their rescue center, the raptors (eagles, owls, etc) at their center and he had amazing stories about everything. The van was clean, comfortable and easy to get into and out of (with Brett offering a helping hand).we highly recommend this tour group
Perfect way to see the...
Rhea N,Jun 5, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Perfect way to see the highlights of Sitka in a small group setting. Easy to meet the guide at the same location the cruise ship shuttles drop you off.
Great tour and good value
TLP251,Jun 5, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our tour guide was so entertaining and took excellent photos of our group throughout. Fun tour, easy to book and easy transport. Highly recommend doing this when in Sitka
We had five stops on this...
Mary A,Jun 2, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We had five stops on this tour and each of the stops felt just a little too short. An extra 30 minutes for the entire tour, or taking out one of the five stops would have made for a better experience. That being said, our tour guide was great, shared lots of great knowledge of the city of Sitka, and overall we had an enjoyable time.
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