Private Historic Sitka Sea Walk Tour
This tour offers visitors a unique, personalized experience exploring historic Lincoln Street in Sitka. Tour is led by a knowledgeable long-time Alaskan, who enjoys sharing Sitka's history and culture. The tour is limited to groups of six or less to ensure a quality experience. Tour guests learn of the Russian occupation and indigenous peoples of the area. Guest will also meet several local merchants who create locally made products, such as a flake salt, salve and soap made from a local plant; all used by the guide. At tours end, guest receive description of attractions, map of downtown Sitka, pass to Sitka History Museum, and discount card for use with selected merchants.
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Private Historic Sitka Sea Walk Tour
What's included in Private Historic Sitka Sea Walk Tour
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Castle Hill is the site of where the transfer from Russia, of what is now Alaska, occurred in 1867. Castle Hill was the summer home of Katlian, the Tlingit Chief and his clan, until the hill was occupied by Lord Baronof. Guest will learn how a voyage Eastward from Russia by Vitus Berring in the 1730’s was instrumental in Russia’s involved in the “Great Land”. From the Hill, visitors have a good view of Sitka Sound and the community of Sitka. Also visible is Sitka National Historic Park, where the tour will end.
Sheet’ Kwaan Naa Kahidi is a modern example of a traditional Tlingit clan house. Tour guest will have an opportunity to view the massive door post, which portrays an art form, known as formline. The Community House is in the downtown area and is location at what used to be the boundary between the old Native village and Russian New Archangel.
Sitka Pioneers Home Gift Shop
Sitka Pioneer Home is one of five in Alaska. These ‘homes’ were created by the Territorial Government for the pioneers of the Territory of Alaska. Pioneer Home serves as a nursing home for Sitka and surrounding villages. Visitors always enjoy walking the gardens or in visiting the gift shop within the building.
Inclusions
- English speaking guide
- Complimentary locally made chocolate bar and caramel, attraction information, etc.
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- The tour is a walking tour. Children 12 and under are free. You may call on the phone number indicated if you have questions.
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Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting Points
- If you arrive via cruise ship and dock, take the shuttle into town to Harrington Centennial Building. If you are anchored the tender takes you to the Bridge Dock, walking distance to Centennial. Will text or call as you arrive to confirm meeting place and time.
End Points
- The walking tour ends at the Sitka National Historic Park. Tour guest can either walk back to town and the Harrington Centennial Building or visit the Park. The Raptor Center is within walking distance of the National Park.
Redeem
Ticket Redemption
The tour is a walking tour. Children 12 and under are free. Call 907.738.6574 for more information
