Cruisin' and Boozin' - 90 minute Historical Walking Tour of Sites and Bars
Cruisin' and Boozin' - 90 minute Historical Walking Tour of Sites and Bars
Enjoy an entertaining guided historical walking tour of 3 of Ketchikan's favorite watering holes and famous Creek Street. Learn about the colorful events that have shaped Ketchikan, The Salmon Capitol of the World and Alaska's First City. Sample drinks and learn the crazy and sometimes scary history of the bars, historical events and the town of Ketchikan with a local guide.
With 3 bars to visit, you'll stroll the Old Town waterfront and Creek Street while taking in the stories and photogenic scenery of this colorful town and its people. Your tour guides are local and know these bars well. Fun, entertainment, drinks, history, and great story telling is what we specialize in!As a bonus, your guide will also be your photographer along the scenic tour.
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Arctic Bar
Sample a drink specialty or beer at one of Ketchikan's oldest bars. Hear about the Arctic's history and other crazy stories of destruction in the area. Get to know the mascot with some great photos. Enjoy the view from the only bar with a deck dockside in town.
20 minutesSourdough Cocktail Bar
AKA The Shipwreck Bar. This is another one of the towns oldest bars and a favorite with the local fishermen.We'll sample their house specialty or a brew and peruse the amazing wall of shame of shipwrecked boats. You will also see amazingly large trophy fish and crab mounted on the walls.
20 minutesCreek Street
Historic Red Light District along the beautiful Ketchikan Creek - a great place for photos and watching the salmon swim up stream to spawn. Along the way there, you will hear stories of the colorful past of Ketchikan, see historic buildings and get to stretch your legs along the fairly flat sidewalks through town.
15 minutesDolly's House Museum
An example of the types of businesses that used to line the boardwalk street in the earlier years.
Potlatch Bar
Another historic bar at the top of the Fishing Fleets' docks is a favorite Fishermen's hangout. Again, you will sample the "Latch's" specialty drink or enjoy a cold beer while wrapping up the tour with just a few more laughs and crazy stories from your tour guide, locals or the bartender.
20 minutesIncluded
- Alcoholic Beverages
- Entry/Admission - Sourdough Cocktail Bar
- Entry/Admission - Potlatch Bar
- Entry/Admission - Arctic Bar
Not Included
- Gratuities
Good to Know
- Wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Scooter accessible
- Most travelers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Tickets & Cancellation
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.