Alaska Native Tour: Discover Totems and Culture

Discover Alaska Native culture and nature’s synergy. Join our tour for a journey through totems, wisdom, and breathtaking wilderness. Embrace a legacy of harmony.

Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Goldbelt Tram - The Alaska Native Tour shares our worldview with distinct aspects of our Culture at each of our Totems. These monuments tell the backstory of how Nature influences both our People and our Culture. Cultural aspects include Oral Tradition, Ecological Knowledge, Social Practices, Music & Performance Arts, Artwork and Language….
What's Included
  • Includes Breakfast, Lunch or Dinner
  • Other
Additional Information

The Alaska Native Tour is a journey through our worldview, showcasing the unique elements of our culture at each of our totems. These towering figures narrate the tale of nature’s role in shaping our community and traditions.
Alaska Native Culture represents a tapestry of wisdom, while the Science of Nature is a tapestry of knowledge. This tour…

Location
490 S Franklin St
South Franklin Street
The Goldbelt Tram is located in downtown Juneau on the waterfront at Cruiseship Terminal. If you arrive to the Franklin Dock or the Steamship Dock, you are a 5-minute walk away. If you arrive by cruise ship to the AJ Dock a shuttle will transport you into town and drop you off in front of Tram.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Lm
Jul 9, 2025
Short, informative tour at the tram trail - Wonderful narrated tour by young native Tlinget Sharing colorful stories of the various totem poles on the Juneau Gilbert Tram trail. (1/4 mile).
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Kylief283
Jul 7, 2025
Great Walking Tour with Goldbelt - I’m a Juneau local, and was thrilled to learn more about the place I call home. Micheal was a great tour guide! He was knowledgeable of the area with personal anecdotes to share about his experience. Even in the classic rainy weather, Michael was such a professional! A great mix of history, culture, art and plant life.
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Aurorabt5495px
Jul 7, 2025
Lovely stories at the top of the tram! - Michael is a fantastic storyteller, and does a great job weaving narrative, history, and science together for a fascinating tour. I loved walking around with him and picking his brain! It was a really special, individualized experience.
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880winniet
Jul 7, 2025
Best day ever! - got a chance to visit the mountain house and meet the most wonderful young man named Michael he was phenomenal and shared so much about his culture with us. As other natives it was a wonderful time getting to know another people's ways of being on this planet thank you so much Michael you were great!
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Hollypl1648tx
Jul 4, 2025
Nice visit - Great visitor center, fun 15 minute video, nice trails with breathtaking views all around. Michael was super helpful and informative!
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386aaryau
Jul 2, 2025
Amazing tour, movie, and views! - My family and I had a great time here!! We got a very personalized visit with Michael and Samantha 😊 I would recommend to anyone in the area!!
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Jeromeau1237bl
Jul 2, 2025
Great Totem Pole Tour - My first visit here in Juneau. Had the great experience of visiting the Grand Tram & learning about Tlingte culture. Michael & Samantha gave us a totem pole tour. They were knowledgeable & I learned so much! I highly recommend. Do the Tram & TOUR!!
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Cruiser61859427239
Jul 2, 2025
informational and fun - Michael and Samantha were super cool guides and i learned a lot !!! watching the movie and learning about totem poles really deepened my understanding of the Tlingit culture.
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Exploration797959
Jun 29, 2025
A great experience in Juneau. - Goochuhoo wolf teeth, Michael Who was our tour guide to understand his culture The Tinglet was Amazing! A tour you do not want to miss if you are in Juneau and go to the top of the Tram.
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B2226xmkarenb
Jun 29, 2025
Alaskan Native tour on the Mountains - We happened to find this booth and they were offering walking tours through the mountain! Michael took us through the trail and told the history and stories about the totem poles! Very interesting and full of culture!
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From $145
up to 10 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).