Part of the
Hurtigruten Group

Sitka Cultural Discovery

Excursion

Price from

$137

Duration
3hrs30
Season
Available all year
Min. number
12 traveller(s)
Booking code
A-SIT2

Discover Sitka’s heritage on a narrated sightseeing journey to some of the city’s highlights.
  • Enjoy a drive along Sitka’s picturesque roadways and take in views of the city.

  • Walk the forest trail and admire totems and exhibits at the Sitka National Historical Park.

  • Learn about edible and medicinal plants, the life cycle of salmon, and rainforest ecology from your local guide.

  • See the impressive collection of native art and artifacts at the Sheldon Jackson Museum.


Historical highlights 

Your tour begins with a narrated scenic coach ride past the historic landmarks of Sitka, with photo opportunities along the way.  

Our first stop is Sitka National Historical Park, where you can walk along the totem-lined forest trail, learn about Alaska’s edible and medicinal plants from your local guide, or watch Alaskan artists at work in the carving room. Our next stop is the Sheldon Jackson Museum, which hosts the largest collection of native art and artifacts anywhere in the state of Alaska.   

Afterwards, you can wander through charming downtown Sitka or take a transfer back to the ship. 

Practical information

  • Remarks/requirements: Hard packed dirt at the Sitka Totem National Park may be difficult to traverse with a wheelchair. Local shopping is available after the tour. Restrooms are available at the park, Sheldon Jackson, and at Centennial Hall.  

  • Language: English 

  • Walking information: Involves moderate physical activity on relatively level surfaces and gentle terrain. Approx. 150 yards of walking on level gravel paths, though guests can walk up to a mile at the Sitka Totem Park if desired. 

  • Wheelchair accessible: Yes

Penguins perched on the ice of Cuverville Island, Antarctica. Credit: Espen Mills / HX Hurtigruten Expeditions

Sign up for our newsletter

Be the first to hear about our latest offers, exciting itineraries and inspirational articles.

Sign up here