CITY HIGHLIGHTS, TOTEMS and CREEK STREET BY TROLLEY
This approximately 75-minute excursion takes you on a trolley ride through Ketchikan’s waterfront district, passing landmarks including Thomas Basin and Creek Street. Continue to Saxman Totem Park and learn about the significance of its many totem poles and how they were carved.
Excursion details
Ketchikan’s downtown landmarks and Indigenous carving traditions come together on this roughly 75-minute tour, which includes a trolley ride through the city’s historic district and a visit to Saxman Totem Park.
Depart from the pier for an approximately 15-minute drive on a trolley through downtown Ketchikan. The trolley will pass Thomas Basin, where fishing boats often line the waterfront, and will also visit Creek Street, a historic boardwalk built on wooden pilings above Ketchikan Creek. The district now houses a lively and colourful row of restaurants, shops and galleries.
You’ll arrive at Saxman Totem Park, located south of town, where around 45 minutes are set aside for a guided tour. The park features more than 20 totem poles carved by Tlingit artists, many recreated or restored to preserve traditional designs from older villages in Southeast Alaska. You’ll also find out about the symbolism and significance of the poles and the techniques used to create them when you make a stop at the park’s carving area.
Finally, you’ll be able to browse and buy locally made artwork and souvenirs at a store within the wider Saxman village, before a drive back to the port, lasting 15 minutes or so.
Important Information: It is recommended that guests wear proper rain gear and footwear on the tour. Tour operates rain or shine
