Sitka Trip Overview
Discover the historic and exotic city of Sitka. Once part of Russia and bought by the USA in 1867, Sitka has become a popular port of entry into Alaska and a popular tourist destination.
Perfectly suited for discovery on foot, our self-guided audio tour allows you to set the pace and explore at your leisure as you uncover the stories of this exciting city.
On this audio tour you will learn about the area’s Russian past. Educational and fun, this tour encompasses all you can imagine about Alaska.
To discover this fascinating city in your own time and at your own pace simply download our self-guided audio tour, plug in your headphones, open the map that comes with your download and head to the tour starting point.
The tour will take approximately two hours, but you can pause the audio guide when needed. Grab a bite to eat or do some shopping along the way.
Please note that this tour is only available in English.
Additional Info
Duration: 2 hours
Starts: Sitka, United States
Trip Category: Walking & Biking Tours >> Walking Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Sitka, Alaska, United States
Discover the historic and exotic city of Sitka. Once part of Russia and bought by the USA in 1867, Sitka has become a popular port of entry into Alaska and a popular tourist destination.
Perfectly suited for discovery on foot, our self-guided audio tour allows you to set the pace and explore at your leisure as you uncover the stories of this exciting city.
On this audio tour you will learn about the area’s Russian past. Educational and fun, this tour encompasses all you can imagine about Alaska.
To discover this fascinating city in your own time and at your own pace simply download our self-guided audio tour, plug in your headphones, open the map that comes with your download and head to the tour starting point.
The tour will take approximately two hours, but you can pause the audio guide when needed. Grab a bite to eat or do some shopping along the way.
Please note that this tour is only available in English.
Itinerary
The tour will take approximately two hours depending on your pace. Just pause the audio guide whenever you fancy spending longer at a sight, grabbing a bite to eat or doing some shopping along the way.
Make your way to the Harrigan Centennial Hall to begin your tour. There are many great things to see in Sitka. Here are just a few. Highlight One: Sitka Pioneer Home is a state-funded organisation which has cared for Alaska’s elderly for almost a century. Highlight Two: Spend an hour or two in the beautiful Sitka National Park and enjoy the totem poles while strolling through the park. Highlight Three: The Sheldon Jackson Museum is a place filled with a wealth of material from every aspect of the lives of the native people. Highlight Four: St Michael’s Cathedral has a rich Russian Orthodox history with more than a century’s worth of tradition, artifacts and cultural contributions. The tour will conclude at Sitka National Historical Park. You will also see the Alexander Baranof Memorial, Baranof Castle Hill and Lincoln Street. Download the tour today and get started on your discovery of Sitka.
