Top 10 City Tours in Alaska, United States

December 8, 2021 Kandra Bartel

Alaska is divided into five regions: far north, interior, southwest, south central, and inside passage. Although it takes a long time to see the entire state, you can travel through the regions by boat, car, bus, or plane. Hike through the mountains, or venture out on a deep sea fishing or whale watching excursion. Get in touch with nature by camping in the wilderness, or experience your preferred degree of class and luxury in the beautiful, active cities of Anchorage and Fairbanks. 
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1. Anchorage City Tour, Alaska Wildlife Center and a Glacier cruise adventure 6 hrs

448 F St, Anchorage, AK 99501, USA Alaska Travel Services
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5.0 based on 2 reviews

We will share with you a brief history of Anchorage and its modern culture, you will see why we have chosen this incredible place to live and call home. You will also catch the spirit of Alaska and fall in love with Alaska the Last Frontier. You will take home an experience of a lifetime!

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, All Fees and Taxes, Admission to the Alaska Wild Conservation Center, Admission to the 1 hour Portage glacier tour

Exclusions: Food nor Drink or meals of any kind

2. Half-Day Anchorage Craft Brewery Tour and Tastings

Visit Anchorage Log Cabin Visitor Information Center, 546 W 4th Ave, Anchorage, AK 99501, USA Big Swig Tours
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5.0 based on 52 reviews

Explore 3 of Anchorage’s best off-the-beaten path breweries on this tasty guided tour. See beautiful downtown Anchorage en route to a mix of new and classic breweries. You can learn a lot about a place from its beer, and Alaska is certainly no exception, with a proud beer history and current thriving scene. Learn the inside scoop on the local beer culture and brewery history from your informative guide, meet locals and savor those delicious suds.

Inclusions: Minimum of 14 beer samples, Light appetizers, Live commentary on board, Driver/Guide, Small Group Tour, 3 brewery visits

Exclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Additional tastings, Food and drink, unless specified, Gratuities

Reviewed By Guide791863

Amazing! Bryan is so awesome at this brewery tour stuff. This was my husband’s 1st and my 2nd tour with Big Swig and we could not be more pleased with our day. Bryan started things off right by communicating (by text) several days before to let us know the plan for lunch and for pick up. Picked us up at our hotel and took us to the train station. The train ride was fantastic... food, scenery, drinks! Bryan was waiting at the station like he was anxious to see us... not waiting in the van. Four different breweries, four fun experiences. We all had our favs but all were great in their own right. Dropped off back at our hotel with huge smiles on our faces. One last note... Bryan was super knowledgeable about beer, breweries and Alaska itself. Can’t wait to do it again!

3. Alaskan Heritage and Sightseeing Tour in Fairbanks

Alaska-Wildlife-Guide - Day Tours
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4.9 based on 34 reviews

Immerse yourself in Alaska’s intriguing culture and history on this small-group or private tour in Fairbanks. 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. Stop by the Yukon Quest Log Cabin for a glimpse into the Yukon Quest International Sled Dog Race and explore Pioneer Park (seasonal), featuring several attractions that celebrate Alaska’s many notable cultural, historic and economic hallmarks. Great shopping, too. 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

Exclusions: Admission to museums (approx. USD $12 each), Gratuities

Reviewed By dharani-ms

We had a blast on our maiden snowmobile trip. Jarod was awesome. He helped us get the right gear and showed us a good time.

4. Fairbanks Autumn/Winter City Tour

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4.9 based on 18 reviews

Discover Fairbanks during the winter months, on this 5.5-hour tour with driver/guide. Visit the Santa Claus House, the Morris Thompson Cultural and Visitors Center and the Museum of the North (Monday to Saturday) or Antique Auto Museum (Sunday only). See the Trans-Alaska Pipeline System and learn about the history of Alaska. 

Inclusions: Driver/guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Museum Entrance Fee

Exclusions: Gratuities

Reviewed By judy061948

The Northern Lights were fantastic. Joe, our driver, got us in a dark place so we could see the lights better. He really cares for his passengers. Hope I can have him for my driver when I go back

5. Private Tour: Anchorage 3-Hour Tour

Anchorage, Anchorage, Alaska Greatland Adventures
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4.9 based on 33 reviews

Get a perfect introduction to the greater Anchorage area on this 3-hour tour. Stops include Earthquake Park, Lake Hood Seaplane Base, Beluga Point, Potter's Marsh, and Flattop Mountain. Enjoy the diverse wildlife, visit historical sites, experience scenic views, and shop in downtown Anchorage! Please note: pricing is per tour, not per guest. Order "1" adult for all ages and group sizes from 1 to 13 guests

Inclusions: Local guide, Private tour, Live commentary on board, Transport by private vehicle, Hotel/port pickup and drop-off

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Reviewed By D8099LXlorif

This was a highlight for our trip to Alaska. The hike along the Manatuska glacier was truly spectacular. Our guide Bill was extremely knowledgeable and taught us a lot about the glacier as well as the surrounding area. Seeing a glacier up close was a memory we will never forget.

6. Misty Fjords Seaplane Tour from Ketchikan

Misty Fjords Air & Outfitting, Inc.
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Enjoy aerial and ground views of the Misty Fjords National Monument on a 90-minute scenic flight which includes a 15 minute landing on a pristine lake or salt water fjord.  As your flight takes off from Ketchikan, you will pass over the Tongass National Forest on your way to the beautiful Misty Fjords National Monument, 2.3 million acres of untouched Alaskan wilderness. You will see stunning blue lakes, snow-capped mountains, glacially carved fjords, and have the opportunity to see wildlife at every turn. Each passenger will have a window seat for amazing photo opportunities and voice activated, noise cancelling headset to enjoy the interactive pilot narration. Your flight includes complementary transportation to and from the Ketchikan Visitors Bureau, on a private shuttle bus.

Inclusions: All-inclusive tour, Transport by private company owned vehicle to and from the Ketchikan Visitors Bureau (Berth #2), Voice activated, noise cancelling headset for each passenger, Interactive pilot narration, Guaranteed window seats for all passengers

Exclusions: No food or drinks (excluding water) allowed on the shuttle van or aircraft, Gratuities, Hotel pickup and drop-off

Reviewed By Jim D

Well worth the price. We loved the beautiful float plane ride w our awesome pilot George and beautiful plane. Felt really safe and had a hour plus ride over the magestic preserved mountains to the lodge were we met Mady our awesome host. Our crab feast was the best ever. We will always remember this excursion because Mady' s hospitality was great. We hated to leave. PS. The Alaskan beers were great. Thanks.

7. Anchorage City Tour

545 W 4th Ave, Anchorage, AK 99501, USA Anchorage City Trolley Tours
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4.8 based on 70 reviews

Hop aboard a red trolley in downtown Anchorage in front of the Visitor Information Center. Trolleys leave every hour, giving you some flexibility in your sightseeing schedule. The trolley covers 15 miles over the course of an hour. Pass through the city’s historic neighborhoods as your guide points out interesting trivia. Watch seaplanes make splash landings on Lake Hood and Lake Spenard, & travel through Earthquake Park to see the damages caused by one of the most powerful recorded earthquakes in North American history. You'll also see the historic Alaska Railroad, Westchester Lagoon and maybe even some crossing moose. Your tour ends back at the departure point. Make use of your complimentary coupon book when you explore Anchorage on your own!

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle

Exclusions: Use of any equipment, No food or drink is provided, Restroom on board, Private transportation, WiFi on board, Gratuities

Reviewed By Jaqueline H

Alice did an amazing job! She was very funny and made the tour an overall great experience. I’m glad we were able to book this tour. Thank you!

8. Fairbanks City Highlight Tour

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4.6 based on 35 reviews

Enjoy a day out on the town in Fairbanks, Alaska. Visit the main highlights and attractions in the "Golden Heart City". Travel through time as you explore the Morris Thompson Cultural and Visitors Center. Stop at the famous Trans-Alaska-Pipeline Viewpoint and learn how this massive project was completed. Then, head uphill to the University of Alaska Fairbanks to take in the wonders of the Museum of the North. (We'll visit Antique Auto Museum instead when the Museum of the North is not open.) Finally, end the day with a trip to the Santa Claus House in the North Pole!

9. Sunset City Tour

Anchorage Downtown TourGroup
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Offered both winter and summer. (Daylight restrictions may apply) This tour, along with our Sunrise Tour, is our most popular wildlife and city tour. Depending on the time of year, we see moose, sheep, whale, goats, wolves, bear and more. While animals are never guaranteed, it is your best chance to see wildlife in Anchorage and the time of day ensures the best possible views of our city. This tour is the same price for a private or group tour.

Inclusions: Bottled Water

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Reviewed By ChelleJie

This was an amazing, once in a lifetime experience!!! Levy and Demetrius were very professional, super nice and hotel pick up was on time. This tour is highly recommended to any one that would like to see and experience glacier walking. Thank you guys again!

10. Anchorage Trolley Tour

546 W 4th Ave, Anchorage, AK 99501, USA Anchorage City Trolley Tours
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4.5 based on 1,590 reviews

Hop aboard a red trolley in downtown Anchorage in front of the Visitor Information Center. Trolleys leave every hour, giving you some flexibility in your sightseeing schedule. The trolley covers 15 miles over the course of an hour. Pass through the city’s historic neighborhoods as your guide points out interesting trivia. Watch seaplanes make splash landings on Lake Hood and Lake Spenard, & travel through Earthquake Park to see the damages caused by one of the most powerful recorded earthquakes in North American history. You'll also see the historic Alaska Railroad, Westchester Lagoon and maybe even some crossing moose. Your tour ends back at the departure point. Make use of your complimentary coupon book when you explore Anchorage on your own!

Inclusions: Live commentary on board, Coupon book

Exclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Gratuities

Reviewed By O6232GZchrisg

We had a quick visit in Anchorage and wanted to explore and learn something about the city. Alice was a lot of fun and gave us a great experience and such a short period of time. Make sure to ask questions and get recommendations for your time in the city. Her singing was the best part.

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