Best Ketchikan Cultural Tours in 2026

Ketchikan , Alaska

From $ 124.00

Lighthouse Excursions is a locally owned & operated Ketchikan tour company, and we pride ourselves on providing guests with an experience of Southeast Alaska through local eyes. Our Lighthouse, Totems & Eagles Excursion is a grab-bag of some of Ketchikan's top attractions, with a little something for everyone. Whether you're a lighthouse enthusiast, a history and culture buff, or love seeing wildlife in their natural environment, this tour is for you! We're passionate about where we live, and we love showing it off to guests from all over the world.

Ketchikan , Alaska

From $ 100.00

Experience Ketchikan, the authentic way! With local drivers born and raised in Ketchikan Ak. We have you enjoy a scenic drive through the diverse history and culture of Ketchikan. , we may see Bears, Eagles, deer, salmon, harbor seals, and more creatures, We will also get to enjoy a breathtaking waterfall! (Also if you bring something from your home town, you will be given something from our home town!)

Ketchikan , Alaska

From $ 125.00

Enjoy a rainforest walk and visit a Totem Park on our 3 hour excursion in scenic Ketchikan, Alaska on this small group tour with local guide. Explore the lush green rainforest of Alaska among huge old growth trees and moss blanketing the forest floor.  The remote nature trail follows a cascading creek and we stop at a beautiful waterfall viewing area.  The trail does have several sets of stairs and uphill / downhill portions. Experience natures beauty up close and step into this treasured land on our approximately 1.5 mile hike.  Escape the crowds and take in the fresh air and peacefulness of the forest. We also journey to the Totem Park where your local guide will share stories behind the majestic totem poles and the Alaska Native culture with you.  Our excursions are small groups of 11 guests or less and we include pick up at the cruise ship dock. Wild Wolf Tours is a local family owned business and we love to share our beautiful surroundings with you.

Ketchikan , Alaska

From $ 149.00

From Alaskan history and native culture to a culinary tasting, enjoy all aspects of what makes Ketchikan unique! Begin your tour with an action-packed performance at the Great Alaskan Lumberjack Show where these world champion athletes wearing spiked boots and hard hats, compete in 12 athletic events that utilize seven-pound axes, six-foot razor-sharp saws, tree climbing gaffs, and souped-up chainsaws. Join us in Saxman Native Village for a culinary experience to learn all about Alaskan ingredients and their uses in a modern cooking environment. The culinary tasting will offer a unique setting to enhance your culinary knowledge and expand your palate with true Alaskan ingredients. The culinary demonstration is complemented by a cultural showcase of Alaska Native art. This tour also includes a scenic drive throughout Downtown Ketchikan. The Driver will point out historic sights and popular landmarks.

Ketchikan , Alaska

From $ 95.00

Join this amazing 2-hour Eco Tour with an experienced local guide in a small group with maximum of 11 guests. Explore the Rainforest on a nature trail in the Tongass National Forest and stop at a beautiful waterfall viewing area. Admire the lush green rainforest with giant trees, cascading creek and moss blanketed forest floor. Journey to the Totem Park where you will hear stories behind the magnificent totem poles and learn about the fascinating Alaska Native Culture. We are local family owned business in Ketchikan and love to share our beautiful surroundings with you. Our rainforest walk and totem park tour allows you to visit 2 wonderful locations with knowledgeable guide.

Ketchikan , Alaska

From $ 79.00

Want to learn about a place? Drink with the locals! This fun and informative 90-minute walking tour is sure to please anyone who wishes to immerse themselves in the culture of Alaska’s First City. You will embark on your pub crawl with a true Ketchikan local who will share the colorful history of days gone by through infamous stories and vintage photographs. At each of the 3 pubs you will enjoy your choice between some of the bars highest selling drinks and meet genuine characters who make Ketchikan unique. Belly up to the bar and get a real sense of what life is like in this unique rainforest town. Guests must be 21 years of age with photo ID. Must be able to walk 3/4 of a mile at a reasonable pace and climb stairs. Walkers and canes are strongly discouraged. Not wheelchair or scooter accessible. Must dress for the weather.

Ketchikan , Alaska

From $ 92.00

On the Ketchikan 4 in 1 you get to experience a fully narrated 2.5 hour historical tour. Starting with the city, which includes: a view of Creek street (ketchikan's historical red light district) and the salmon ladder. Then take a 10 mile scenic seaside drive to explore an area rich in Alaskan Native culture. Here you will see 2 totem parks (Potlatch Park and Totem Bight State Park) that combined have 2 clan houses, 5 tribal houses, and 2 carving centers. Along with antique cars, rare firearms, a historical museum, and a beach walk to view the tidepools (also  a good chance to see eagles and sometimes whales as they migrate through the Tongass Narrows). 

Ketchikan , Alaska

From $ 129.00

Immerse yourself in living history by visiting Saxman Native Village for a look at the rich native culture of Southeast Alaska combined with the action-packed head-to-head lumberjack competition. At the Great Alaskan Lumberjack Show, you will celebrate a bygone era as you see the logging history come to life with thrilling displays of strength and agility. At Saxman Native Village, your Tour Host will welcome you and take you to the Beaver Clan House for a traditional performance by the Cape Fox Dancers. After the show, you will visit the Carving Center to watch totem pole carving and paint making. Finally, explore the totem pole park to learn about the figures carved on each pole and their cultural significance. This tour also includes a scenic drive throughout Downtown Ketchikan. Your Driver will point out significant landmarks and share the rich history of this fishing town. Routes may vary depending on which meeting point you are picked up from.

Ketchikan , Alaska

From $ 149.00

Ketchikan is now the home of the most dynamic experience in Alaska combining culture, history, excitement, and cuisine! This tour is in scenic downtown Ketchikan in the Thomas Basin historic district, home to the Salmon Fishing Fleet and Crab Fishing Boats. You will be hosted at the Great Alaskan Lumberjack Show Arena and Harbor Haus Pavilion, landmarks of industry, food, and entertainment. Your tour starts at the historic site of the Spruce Mill, once the largest Sitka Spruce Mill in the World and now the home to the Great Alaskan Lumberjack Show. This world-famous Lumberjack Show has World Champion athletes in a rowdy, no holds barred competition with twelve events such as chopping, climbing, sawing, axe throwing, and log rolling. Hang on to the edge of your seats for a rowdy good time! Just a few steps away, the Harbor Haus will be your destination to experience the most pristine Dungeness Crab feast. Enjoy an all you can eat Dungeness Crab feast!

Ketchikan , Alaska

From $ 92.00

When people go to Ketchikan, these are the sites most people go to see: old town Ketchikan, Creek Street, fish ladder, Totem Bight State Park, Potlatch Park, Herring Cove and more! By the end of the tour, visitors will have a real feel for Ketchikan and what life is like on this beautiful Alaskan island. The tour guide has lived in Ketchikan for many years and has given many tours.

Ketchikan , Alaska

From $ 100.00

Embark on a Ketchikan, Alaska tour with local guides suitable for all ages. Savor your and comfortable. highlights include a salmon ladder, beach, scenic waterfall, wildlife viewing opportunity, and an expert guide all set amidst the lush rainforest.

Ketchikan , Alaska

From $ 188.10

Connect with authentic Alaska. Embark on a thrilling cruise to Metlakatla, Alaska’s only Native reserve, and hike the scenic Yellow Hill Trail, where you’ll uncover ancient petroglyphs and enjoy stunning panoramic views. Delight in a traditional Tsimshian dance at the community longhouse and explore the vibrant Artists Village. On the return journey to Ketchikan, savor locally caught sockeye salmon and watch for wildlife, all while enjoying complimentary hot beverages. Connect with authentic Alaska and book your adventure today!