Guided Walking Tour in Totem Park | NATIONAL PARK

The best tour of Sitka's National Historical Park, "Totem Park". Learn the legends of the totem poles. Pick edible berries in the forest. You'll gain an appreciation for the indigenous Tlingit culture. Your local guide will also talk about Sitka's history as the former capital of Russian America, specifically the role Totem Park played in the Battle of 1804.

• Try edible berries, see eagles, spot salmon in the streams (Seasonally dependent)
• The most in-depth tour of the National Park & the totems
• Learn about the full history of Sitka: Tlingit, Russian, & American
• Tour is perfect for those interested in history, culture, & local tips

With a guide who has worked in Sitka as a commercial fisherman, trucker, and educator, you'll hear stories and local knowledge that only a true insider can share. Join us for the perfect 1-hour tour of Sitka's National Park "Totem Park."

Itinerary
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Stop At: Russian Bishop's House, Lincoln & Monastery Streets, Sitka, AK 99835-7645

Here the tour will dive deep into the Imperial Russian history of Sitka, as well as the Russian Orthodox Church, and the impact of Russian colonization on the American continent. Note that the walking tour takes place entirely outdoors.

Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Crescent Harbor, Lincoln St, Sitka, AK 99835, USA

The first stop on the tour is in front of picturesque Crescent Harbor. The guide will explain the daily workings of a fishing town in Alaska from the personal perspective of a commercial and charter fisherman.

Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Sitka, Sitka, Alaska

The tour follows the beautiful Sitka Seawalk, paralleling the main road Lincoln St. which leads through downtown and out towards the National Park.

Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Sitka Fine Arts Camp, Sitka, AK 99835, USA

Taking a step back in time, our guide will tell the history of the Sheldon Jackson College campus. The campus has transformed dramatically over its 145 year history: originally founded as an "Indian Boarding School" this campus is now the Sitka Fine Arts Camp.

Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Sitka National Historic Park/Totem Park, 103 Monastery St, Sitka, AK 99835-7617

Here in Totem Park we will discover the collection of more than 30 totem poles from across Southeast Alaska. Sitka National Historic Park, or "Totem Park", is the site of the major battle between Russian and Tlingit forces in 1804. We will wander the paths through the forest, discussing the role this area has in Sitka's history. Depending on the time of the summer we may see salmon running in the river that passes through the park.

Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Sitka Sound Science Center, 834 Lincoln St, Sitka, AK 99835-7650

Our guide will discuss the role the famous Sitka Sound Science Center plays in researching sustainable fishing. If one of the salmon runs is occurring it is possible to see salmon jumping up the stream into the hatchery processing station.

Duration: 5 minutes

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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.