Alaskan Heritage and Sightseeing Tour in Fairbanks
Overview
Immerse yourself in Alaska’s intriguing culture and history on this small-group or private tour in Fairbanks. Marvel at the engineering feat of the Trans Alaskan Pipeline, browse interesting art exhibits and installations at the Morris Thompson Cultural and Visitor Center and learn about the state’s important heritage at the University of Alaska Museum of the North. Visit North Pole's Santa Clause House to experience Christmas all year long. Explore Pioneer Park (optional and seasonal, time permitting), featuring several attractions that celebrate Alaska’s many notable cultural, historic and economic hallmarks.
This is a small group tour, to ensure you’ll receive personalized attention from your knowledgeable guide.
This is a small group tour, to ensure you’ll receive personalized attention from your knowledgeable guide.
Inclusions
- Local guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Admission to the University of Alaska's Museum of the North
- Entry/Admission - University of Alaska Museum of the North
What to expect
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Alyeska Pipeline Viewing Point, 1671 Steese Highway, Fairbanks, AK 99712
You will visit the Alyeska Pipeline and learn about the great history of the pipeline.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: University of Alaska Museum of the North, 1962 Yukon DR, Fairbanks, AK 99775-9702
Alaska Native cultures, natural wonders, and diverse wildlife. Discover 2, 000 years of Alaska art. The museum's displays are the best summary to Alaska’s diverse wildlife, people, and lands. View original installations about Alaska's dinosaurs and the study made possible by their collections. Experience breathtaking architecture and views of the Alaska Range. This museum is as unique as the Arctic cultures we celebrate.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Morris Thompson Cultural & Visitors Center, 101 Dunkel St, Fairbanks, AK 99701-4806
The Morris Thompson Cultural and Visitor Center is located on the banks of the Chena River in downtown Fairbanks. Named after an Alaska native and political leader, this community center celebrates native Alaskan culture and natural history through interesting exhibits, indigenous art and tools and life-sized panoramas depicting Alaska’s wildlife and landscapes throughout the seasons.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Santa Claus House, 101 Saint Nicholas Dr, North Pole, AK 99705-7695
You can't visit North Pole and miss "the man" himself. Real reindeer and an incredible assortment of Christmas goodies and gifts, along with fudge, cookies and ice cream.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Pioneer Park, 2300 Airport Way, Fairbanks, AK 99701-4014
This stop is optional and will depend on season and available time.
Pioneer Park is a 44-acre (109-hectare) park located along the Chena River that was opened in 1967 to celebrate the centennial of the Alaska Purchase. This park features many museums and attractions that commemorate early Alaskan history, such as Gold Rush Town, comprised of 35 restored buildings from the Gold Rush era; the SS Nenana, the world's second-longest wooden-hulled ship that carried passengers and cargo along the Chena River in the mid 1900s; and the Tanana Valley Railroad Museum, featuring the oldest working steam locomotive in Alaska.
After this fascinating Alaskan cultural and historical experience, you’ll be taken back to your hotel.
Please keep in mind that some attractions are only open seasonal and adjustments can be made.
Duration: 30 minutes
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Alyeska Pipeline Viewing Point, 1671 Steese Highway, Fairbanks, AK 99712
You will visit the Alyeska Pipeline and learn about the great history of the pipeline.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: University of Alaska Museum of the North, 1962 Yukon DR, Fairbanks, AK 99775-9702
Alaska Native cultures, natural wonders, and diverse wildlife. Discover 2, 000 years of Alaska art. The museum's displays are the best summary to Alaska’s diverse wildlife, people, and lands. View original installations about Alaska's dinosaurs and the study made possible by their collections. Experience breathtaking architecture and views of the Alaska Range. This museum is as unique as the Arctic cultures we celebrate.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Morris Thompson Cultural & Visitors Center, 101 Dunkel St, Fairbanks, AK 99701-4806
The Morris Thompson Cultural and Visitor Center is located on the banks of the Chena River in downtown Fairbanks. Named after an Alaska native and political leader, this community center celebrates native Alaskan culture and natural history through interesting exhibits, indigenous art and tools and life-sized panoramas depicting Alaska’s wildlife and landscapes throughout the seasons.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Santa Claus House, 101 Saint Nicholas Dr, North Pole, AK 99705-7695
You can't visit North Pole and miss "the man" himself. Real reindeer and an incredible assortment of Christmas goodies and gifts, along with fudge, cookies and ice cream.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Pioneer Park, 2300 Airport Way, Fairbanks, AK 99701-4014
This stop is optional and will depend on season and available time.
Pioneer Park is a 44-acre (109-hectare) park located along the Chena River that was opened in 1967 to celebrate the centennial of the Alaska Purchase. This park features many museums and attractions that commemorate early Alaskan history, such as Gold Rush Town, comprised of 35 restored buildings from the Gold Rush era; the SS Nenana, the world's second-longest wooden-hulled ship that carried passengers and cargo along the Chena River in the mid 1900s; and the Tanana Valley Railroad Museum, featuring the oldest working steam locomotive in Alaska.
After this fascinating Alaskan cultural and historical experience, you’ll be taken back to your hotel.
Please keep in mind that some attractions are only open seasonal and adjustments can be made.
Duration: 30 minutes
Additional information
- Operates in all weather conditions; please dress appropriately
- A minimum number of 2 people is required to run this tour. If minimum capacity is not met, you will be offered an alternative or provided with a full refund.
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Near public transportation
- Most travelers can participate
- To be in compliance with the CDC and the State of Alaska: Guests are not required to wear face masks, but may if they wish. We also urge you to review the updated Health information for Alaska at https://health.alaska.gov/dph/Epi/id/Pages/COVID-19/
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 9 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
Departure782676
April 2022
Raylene was awesome! She showed us the town - it turned out to be a lovely day. Saw museums and our first moose!
Raylene was awesome! She showed us the town - it turned out to be a lovely day. Saw museums and our first moose!Mercedes_D
March 2022
Our tour guide, Lexi, was very friendly and shared a lot of good information about Fairbanks. We loved all the stops, especially, the Museum of the North. Great tour!
Our tour guide, Lexi, was very friendly and shared a lot of good information about Fairbanks. We loved all the stops, especially, the Museum of the North. Great tour!Craig_W
March 2022
Learning more about the engineering and function of the Alaskan Pipeline was interesting. The museum on the campus of the University of Alaska in Fairbanks was also quite interesting but in some senses that was not really a part of the tour as the entrance fee for the museum is not covered in t...
Learning more about the engineering and function of the Alaskan Pipeline was interesting. The museum on the campus of the University of Alaska in Fairbanks was also quite interesting but in some senses that was not really a part of the tour as the entrance fee for the museum is not covered in the price of the tour and each of us had to pay the fee ourselves. Because we had rented a car to use in Fairbanks we could have done this tour on our own a lot more economically. The cultural center is free and provides significant information about Fairbanks. The pipeline viewing center is open to the public and has information posted about the construction and details of the pipeline. And the trip to "Santa Claus Land" in North Pole is a short drive from Fairbanks and the only fee there is what you want to spend in their store. Windows in the van steamed up so it was hard to even see out when the guide pointed out items. The sound system in the van made it very hard for people in the back rows of the van to hear. Our guide, David, was personable and gave some information about the area but could have provided more information about the area as we traveled from place to place.Erica K
February 2022
Had a great tour around Fairbanks! Our tour guide was very knowledgeable and could answer all our questions. He was on time picking us up and even took pictures for us throughout the day! Loved learning about the city, the whole state and its history.
Had a great tour around Fairbanks! Our tour guide was very knowledgeable and could answer all our questions. He was on time picking us up and even took pictures for us throughout the day! Loved learning about the city, the whole state and its history.sabrinak136
January 2022
We took the Fairbanks Heritage Tour with Lexi. She was a great guide. In addition, we had a really nice tour group. Cynthia was one of my favorites because she and her husband returned to Fairbanks to celebrate her 60th birthday. Her father was in the military and she wanted to return to the p...
We took the Fairbanks Heritage Tour with Lexi. She was a great guide. In addition, we had a really nice tour group. Cynthia was one of my favorites because she and her husband returned to Fairbanks to celebrate her 60th birthday. Her father was in the military and she wanted to return to the place where she was born. Lexi first explained about the Alyeska Pipeline. The pipeline is quite a sight to see. Next, we made a visit to the Morris Thompson Cultural and Visitor Center. It was really nice to gather information about things to do while in Alaska. In addition, there were a variety of exhibits that provided information on the history of The Last Frontier. We tried to visit the University of Fairbanks Museum; however, it was closed. Thus, we made a stop at the Alaskan Bowl Company. Our final stop was a visit to The Santa Claus House which is all things Santa. Overall, we had a great time with Lexi!!Melgenebro
September 2021
Clark was fantastic - a walking encyclopedia of Fairbanks and Alaskan history, even adding personal anecdotes of his time in the area. A very enjoyable day, and even allowed some variation in schedule, i.e. we had lunch at the Farmer's Market. Would highly recommend this tour and Alaska Wildli...
Clark was fantastic - a walking encyclopedia of Fairbanks and Alaskan history, even adding personal anecdotes of his time in the area. A very enjoyable day, and even allowed some variation in schedule, i.e. we had lunch at the Farmer's Market. Would highly recommend this tour and Alaska Wildlife Guides,LLC.