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"The Salmon Capital of the World," Ketchikan, Alaska, is a popular tourist destination because of its rich Alaskan cuisine, scenery, and culture. Located near the Misty Fjords National Monument and Tongass National Forest, Ketchikan offers plenty of wildlife viewing opportunities to see bald eagles, black bears, orcas, and other creatures of the Alaskan wilderness. If the idea of a halibut and crab feast makes your mouth water, Shore Excursions Group offers numerous opportunities for you to get a taste of Ketchikan's its unique and delectable history of food while touring this beautiful land.

Our Ketchikan tours take you on adventures to explore the city and wilderness in southeast Alaska. Whether by flightseeing, cruise ship, zipline, duck tour, or zodiac tour, you can catch glimpses of Ketchikan's black bears and orcas in the backcountry.

Take a city tour or walking tour of Ketchikan's historic Creek Street and visit the Saxman Native Village to see the traditional Native American totem poles that dot the area. For a taste of the local industry, the Bering Sea crab fisherman's tour offers a glimpse into Southeast Alaska's fishing industry. Whether it's taking a floatplane flightseeing tour of the Alaskan wilderness, kayaking among the Misty Fjords and Inside Passage, or exploring the city by trolley, there are plenty of sightseeing opportunities in Ketchikan for folks of all ages.

Ketchikan Tours of Alaska's "First City"

From the towering Native totem poles of Totem Bight State Park, to its untouched natural vistas, Ketchikan is truly a relic of Alaskan culture and natural beauty. Appropriately named Alaska's "First City," scenic downtown Ketchikan is perched along the shores of Alaska's most breathtaking coastal mountains. The Totem Heritage Center houses one of the largest collections of unrestored 19th-century totem poles. This picturesque Alaskan town is surrounded by several fresh waterways of the Inside Passage, providing tourists with fishing stops at nearly every corner!

A popular tourist destination, and rightfully so, our sightseeing excursions provide thousands of Ketchikan visitors with an exciting and adventure-filled vacation every year. From sea kayaking and canoe safaris to zipline and seaplane adventures, Ketchikan offers a world of excitement. We invite you to experience Ketchikan on one of our premium Alaska shore excursions below to shop among a variety of local stores, embark on an unforgettable fishing, sightseeing, or zipline adventure and immerse yourself within the city's vibrant and fascinating culture. Whether you want a Misty Fjords flightseeing excursion or a bear viewing adventure, our team of travel experts ensures your valuable time at this Inside Passage port will be memorable for all. With so much to offer, our Ketchikan excursions offer something everyone will enjoy! Embark on your Ketchikan, Alaska excursion today.

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