Tongass Trolley Tour: An Authentic Ketchikan Experience in a 1800's Cable Car Trolley
3.9
32 Ratings
Ketchikan
Experience the best of Ketchikan on the Tongass Trolley Tour. See wildlife, learn about the town's history, visit the salmon ladder and Saxman Native Village, and explore the historic district. Book now!
Duration: 2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Saxman Native Village - Saxman Native Village has the largest collection of authentic and restored Tlingit totems. We drive slowly through the park to allow ample time for guests to view and photograph the poles. Your guide will share some of the stories the craved totems tell.
What's Included
    • Bottled water
Additional Information

Want to experience the best of Ketchikan in a concise timeframe with a potential wildlife encounter? Take a ride with us on the Tongass Trolley Tour! Soak in the beautiful views as our informed guide gives an introduction to the vibrant history of our town from a recreated 1800s cable car trolley. Our tour includes stops at the salmon ladder and the Saxman Native Village known for housing the most significant collection of Tlingit and Haida totem poles. Following a short coastal drive, you’ll be dropped off at the historical Creek Street district or the starting point of the tour. We promise you’ll adore the places we take you to!

Location
The Rock
Front Street
210 Front Street Ketchikan, AK 99901. We will meet at the statue called "The Rock". You can also stop in the Ketchikan Visitors Center, Booth #5 to speak to a representative.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
3.9
(32 Ratings)
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Kaye_b
Jun 8, 2024
Great tour of Tongass Forest/Ketchikan Area! - We enjoyed the tour yesterday with Clarke. He was informative on local history, and current issues. Great time well worth it.
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Jarrod_r
May 31, 2024
Katch the Trolley in Ketchikan - This was an amazing way to see Ketchikan. Our guide was incredible, and I learned a lot about the state of Alaska. It’s a beautiful town with a rich history. The most totem poles of any location in the world. The best crab I’ve ever had!!!
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Jamesdf683dn
May 27, 2024
Ketchikan and Mr Chris - driven by the supremely knowledgeable Chris. He took us to the most interesting places in Ketchikan and gave us a history lesson into the town of Ketchikan and the First Nations tribes originally in the area. Loved his links to the First Nations people. First class tour. Thank you
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Ellen_t
May 24, 2024
When you want to learn about Ketchikan! - This is a fabulous tour. Our guide, Chris, knows EVERYTHING about the areas we drive through and more. We learned so much. Thanks Viator and thanks Chris!
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Carol_p
May 15, 2024
Great time! - We had a great time! Keith was our driver/guide. Was able to see some wildlife despite Traveling the first week in May!
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Karen_d
May 13, 2024
Our tour guide was... - Our tour guide was knowledgeable and informative. The trolley was warm and comfortable. Our group loved the highlights of the tour!
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Shyam_r
May 11, 2024
Excellent tour - My wife and I had a great tour in Ketchikan, Alaska with guide Clark who drove us around. Clark is a very knowledgeable tour guide that made sure to show us all the key sight seeing spots and explained in detail what they are all about. I highly recommend Viator for a great Ketchikan visiting experience. Thank you Clark and Viator
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Ruth_s
May 7, 2024
Fun, entertaining tour! - Loved seeing & learning about the totem poles! Also got to see some seals, bald eagles and a whale! Had the best crab lunch ever!
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Mustanglizard
Apr 12, 2024
Ketchikan tour - Chris was a wonderful guide. He even came and picked us up from the cruise dock. He made sure we all had a good time.
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Joseph_c
May 21, 2024
So-so. good stories, little to see in Ketchikan. - Not much to see in Ketchikan. Just walk the downtown area and go to Saxman totem park. Guide was knowledgeable but overall didn’t seem worth the price to me. You just get driven a few miles out of town and then return with a stop at a roadside water fall, an inlet and the totem village.
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