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Private Historic Sitka Sea Walk Tour

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Castle Hill, Site of Transfer from Russia to United States, first stop of your tour.
Replica of the Block House between Native village and New Archangel.
Sheet’ka Kwaan Naa Kahidi, Tlingit Community House.
Russian Orthodox Church, downtown Sitka.
Sea Walk, entrance to Sitka National Historic Park.

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Overview

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.

What's Included

  • Complimentary locally made chocolate bar and caramel, attraction information, etc.
  • English speaking guide

    Meeting Location

    Meeting point

    Harbor Drive
    Sitka, AK 99835, USA

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    Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.

    End point

    Metlakatla Street
    Sitka, AK 99835, USA

    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.

    What To Expect

    Castle Hill

    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.
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    15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Community House

    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.
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    5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    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.
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    5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Harry Race Pharmacy

    Harry Race is at the town end of Historic Lincoln Street which then ends a few blocks away at Totem Park. In Harry Race guest will receive a locally made chocolate bar. From the pharmacy guest will continue walking down Lincoln Street to visit several other tour attractions. The first stop is at Winter Song; here you will meet Ruth who uses an old family Native recipe for Devils Club salve and soap. Then on to Building 29, an original structure from the Russian occupation days. Next stop is the Russian Orthodox Church and the Lutheran Church, both buildings built in the 1840's. In the next block is where you will meet Ken and Rachel, owners of a small boutique with local art. Next is Salmon Express, to sample smoked salmon. Last stop before the sea walk to Totem Park is Alaska Pure Sea Salt where you can sample several flavors of a unique flake or finishing salt. Tour guest when returning to town can purchase selected items from these merchants getting a 10 percent discount.
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    50 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Russian Bishop's House

    The Bishops House was built by the Finns in the 1840’s, and was the focal point of Russian Orthodoxy in North America for many years. It is now operated by the US Park Service with no admission fee required to visit the first floor. Tour guest returning from the Park to town often visit the Bishop House. After leaving the Bishop House, tour guest will be continuing the tour on the sea walk that ends at Totem Park.
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    5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Sitka Sound Science Center

    At the Science Center, tour guest will learn of my wife's Tlingit heritage and of her grandparents, Jack and Sasha Calvin. For their honeymoon, in1929, Jack and Sasha traveled from their home in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA to Day Island (Tacoma, WA) and purchased a14- foot Willards Brothers canoe. They then paddled the 1000 miles from Day Island to Sasha’s parents’ home in Juneau, AK. Tour guest will be taken to the second floor of the Center to view the canoe in the Jack Calvin Room. Tour guest will also be able to spend time at the tide pool aquarium before going on to Sitka National Historical Park to view totems and an eagle nest.
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    20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Sitka National Historic Park/Totem Park

    The tour ends at one of the smallest National Parks in the country. Guest will first learn the location of the rest rooms before going on to view a large eagle nest. When salmon are running, tour guest will see salmon spawning in Indian River. The carving shed is next as it is where totems are carved or repaired. The last stop is to view a large Devils Club plant used locally for making salve and soap. Tour guest will receive an envelope containing a two-page description of tour attractions, a map of Sitka, discount card for select Sitka merchants, and a pass to Sitka History Museum at Harrington Centennial Hall. At the park, visitors can visit the Center, walk the trails to view a number of totems, visit the Tlingit Fort site, or just enjoy walking the broad paths that surrounds the Park. The Park is a short walk back to town or to the Raptor Center.
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    10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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    Additional Info

    • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

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    Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Private Historic Sitka Sea Walk Tour?

    A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (AKDT). Read more Apr 2025

    Cancellation Policy

    You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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    You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.
    • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
    • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
    • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
    • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (AKDT).
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    Q: What's included in the price?
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    The following is included:
    • Complimentary locally made chocolate bar and caramel, attraction information, etc.
    • English speaking guide.
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    The minimum age to participate is 3. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..

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    Accessibility information for the Private Historic Sitka Sea Walk Tour is as follows:

    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
    • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
    • Service animals allowed
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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    • Complimentary locally made chocolate bar and caramel, attraction information, etc.
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    • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
    • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
    • Service animals allowed
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
    • 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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