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Explore the top sights in Alaska’s Capital City on this Juneau Highlights Land Tour! Cruise through town in a comfortable minibus as you take in the beauty and learn about the fascinating history from your local guide. Out of the Alaska excursions Juneau offers, this one is a top choice to experience a truly personal and comprehensive town tour. There’s a highlight for everyone, including history buffs and nature lovers, as well as wildlife enthusiasts! See the iconic landmarks like the State Capital Building and Governor’s House. Immerse yourself in the native culture at the brand new and beautifully designed Alaska State Museum. Enjoy a tour of the town’s salmon hatchery with an impressive aquarium and touch tanks. And, continue on for views of Mendenhall Glacier before visiting the award-winning botanical gardens! Your Juneau Highlights Land tour concludes with transport back downtown, but not before receiving a voucher for delicious fish tacos! This is the tour for you if you’re looking to see Juneau’s signature spots in a quick 3 ½ hours!
Your exploration on the Juneau Highlights Land Tour begins with a convenient pickup at your cruise ship. You’ll meet your friendly guide and then board the spacious minibus which seats up to 24-people. Observe the Alaskan life up close as you make your way through the charming streets of downtown, passing by the State Capitol Building, Russian Orthodox Church, and the Governor’s House. Your first stop is at the gorgeous Alaska State Museum, and you’ll have a full hour to view the incredible exhibits featuring a variety of native art. Then, you’ll head to Douglas Island for great photo opportunities and expansive views of the Gastineau Channel. Afterward, wildlife lovers rejoice as you head to the Macaulay Hatchery for an up-close view of Juneau’s finest underwater treasures! Finally, the journey continues on to the Glacier Gardens Rainforest to see the one-of-a-kind flower towers and more within the Tongass National Forest. Lastly, your adventure ends at Deckhand Dave’s where you’ll receive a voucher for three Rockfish tacos to enjoy. This is the most comprehensive town tour among the Alaska excursions Juneau offers, and a must for those looking to see it all in less than 4-hours!
For those looking to see and learn the most along the Inside Passage, your Juneau Highlights Land Tour pairs perfectly with Skagway’s Yukon Discovery and Ketchikan’s Pub Crawl!
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Itinerary • 3h 30min • 7 activities
This comprehensive tour of Juneau starts with convenient pick-up from Mount Roberts Tramway, right next to the cruise docks & downtown, for transfer to your first stop.
Explore the new & state-of-the-art Alaska State Museum in downtown Juneau to learn about the history of Alaska, its Indigenous Peoples, and more.
After a 10-minute trip in the van, you will arrive at Douglas Island for views of Gastineau Channel & downtown Juneau. This stop is a spectacular photo opportunity.
Another short van ride takes you to Macaulay Hatchery, to get a close-up view of the local fish life. You'll have plenty of time to enjoy the aquarium and fish ladders.
Hop back in the vans for transportation to the award-winning Glacier Gardens Rainforest Adventure, to enjoy a tour of the lower gardens & enjoy Alaska's spectacular plant life.
For your final stop on the tour, you will briefly get out of the van on your return journey at Brotherhood Bridge for views & photos of the distant Mendenhall Glacier.
At the end of the tour, you will be taken back to Mount Roberts Tramway and given vouchers for 3 delicious rockfish tacos at nearby Deckhand Dave's.