The Top 3 Sightseeing Tours in Sitka

Could Sitka be one of Alaska’s best destinations for sightseeing? This small city has a big story behind it, including a brutal battle between Russian invaders and First Nation Tlingits, which has created fascinating architecture, culture, and heritage. Add to that the beautiful landscapes of the Alexander Archipelago and the Tongass National Forest, plus the incredible variety of marine creatures, land animals, and birds, and you have plenty of reasons to join a Sitka sightseeing tour!

On the Simply Amazing Sitka Tour, your sightseeing begins as soon as you set off in your comfortable van. Keep your eyes up, as you might see bald eagles soaring through the air! At Silver Bay, it’s whales you’ll be spotting, as humpbacks and minkes are both seen here at certain times of the year. Visit rescued black bears and Alaskan Coastal Brown Bears at the Fortress of the Bear, before getting a good look at rehabilitating eagles and owls at the Alaska Raptor Center. You’ll visit the Sitka National Historical Park, where you can traverse winding trails through the totem pole-lined forests, as well as enjoying exhibits that showcase traditional Alaskan crafts such as metalworking, beading, and wood carving.  

On the Whale Watching and Marine Wildlife Excursion, your adventuring will mostly take place on the water. A comfortable thirty-foot craft will transport you out to Sitka Sound, where you’ll enjoy a leisurely cruise, keeping watch for an array of marine animals that call this region home. Expect to see porpoises, otters, and sea lions - as well as majestic humpback, orca, and occasionally minke, whales. It’s pure magic seeing these creatures in the wild! The viewing platforms on the boat will come in handy for capturing amazing photos of the whales with an incredible backdrop of rainforests, islands, and mountains.

If you’re not sure which Sitka sightseeing tour would suit you best, contact our friendly team at Alaska Shore Tours, who will be happy to advise!