Tongass Trolley Tour: Ketchikan Highlights

Experience the best of Ketchikan on the Tongass Trolley Tour. See wildlife, learn about the town’s history, visit the salmon ladder and Saxman Native Village, and explore the historic district. Book now!

Duration: 2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Herring Cove - Disembark at Herring Cove for a chance to observe black bears, harbor seals, eagles, and salmon swimming upstream. While wildlife sightings are not guaranteed, there is a good likelihood of encountering them here.
  • Creek Street - Upon returning to town, guests have the option to be dropped off at the historic Creek Street for…
What's Included
  • Parking fees
Additional Information

Interested in experiencing the highlights of Ketchikan in a brief visit with the possibility of spotting wildlife? The Tongass Trolley tour is perfect for you! Delight in the views as the Guide narrates Ketchikan’s vibrant history aboard a replica of an 1800s cable car trolley. The adventure begins with a short drive past an eagle’s nest to Saxman…

Location
Ketchikan Visitors Bureau
Front Street
131 Front Street Ketchikan, AK 99901. We will meet at the statue called "The Rock". You can also stop in the Ketchikan Visitors Center, Booth #12 to speak to a representative.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Angela_mcs
Mar 20, 2026
Fab Tour and Knowledgeable Guide - Everything about the trip was really good. and Chris was a fantastic tour guide, so friendly and knowledgeable. We went to a lovely beach where you could buy cookies and salmon, we bought both and the smoked salmon was delicious. The beach was so serene and peaceful. We also visited the totem museum and a river full of salmon and a lovely waterfall. We saw 2 bears from a distance although some of the others in the tour walked round the river slightly to get a better view. All in all a great trip.
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Barb_n
Oct 30, 2025
Christopher is Great!! - It was so cool having Christopher share his knowledge and love of Ketchikan with us! He was very patient if we wanted to wait, just for the chance to see wildlife! He knew where they would be! Great experience!!
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Ivonne_a
Oct 22, 2025
Great Ketchikan Tour and Nice Driver - We arrived in Ketchikan and did not make it to our meeting location on time. Our driver Christopher picked us up where the shuttle left us. We really appreciated that so we would not miss our tour. He was very knowledgeable and friendly and really knows a lot about the area. He took us around town and tried for us to see bears, but they were hiding. I would highly recommend this tour when you are visiting Ketchikan to get the most of your time there.
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272ivonnea
Oct 20, 2025
What a great experience with the driver and this company! - Our tour driver Christopher was amazing. He was so knowledgeable and very friendly. We were running a bit late to get to our meeting point and he went to get us. That was very nice so we wouldn’t miss our tour. They also offered us water bottles. We had a great time in Ketchikan and would highly recommend Ketchikan Expeditions if you want a reliable excursion while visiting.
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Angeladawson
Oct 19, 2025
Great tour! - Chris and Tom we’re great and very helpful in our giving us this tour! My family and I enjoyed our short time in Ketchikan. We only had a limited amount of time due to the cruise schedule, but they made sure to pick us up on time and even brought us back to the dock on time to do some shopping before getting onboard. Chris took us around the town of Ketchikan and went out of his way to help us spot some wild life. He was awesome! And it was a beautiful experience to see so many things in their natural habitat there. I would love to come back again! And would recommend this tour to anyone!
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Angeladawson
Oct 19, 2025
I love Ketchikan!!! - It was a wonderful experience with family. Had a very personal experience with Chris as our driver. He was very informative about the area and we were able to spot a bear, salmon, seals and eagles along the way. Truly fell in love with Ketchikan and it’s native history. I would go back one day with my family to enjoy the beautiful city again.
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Sarah_s
Oct 19, 2025
Tongass Trolley Tour in Ketchikan - Our tour guide, Juan, was absolutely amazing! He shared so much knowledge with us and was a total joy. He pointed out so many animals and other things plus took us to the ship so we didn’t have to worry about time nor a shuttle.
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K7086amdavidd
Oct 18, 2025
Great Tour of Ketchikan - Our tour was great, very good for people who can't walk far. Our guide Chris was amazing with assisting us in and out of the van and at sites. The tour is much more personal than the huge busses we saw. We highly recommend using this company David D from New Orleans
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Maryluz_a
Oct 18, 2025
Wonderfull ketchikan experience - It was a wonderfull experience to be in this tour to know a little history of this nice town. Our tour guide Christoffer was very nice and even give us a little time to explore Creek street Thank youuuu Greetings from Aruba🇦🇼🇦🇼
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Denise_v
Nov 5, 2025
Meh - Delightful driver with big personality driving us through town, up to the waterfall, the river bridge, and return. Uninspiring. Uneventful. Better than nothing - if it were $35 per person - so there was VERY LITTLE value for money spent. Tour operator should be more transparent and say, “you’ll drive up the road, and you’ll drive back down the road”.
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From $85
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).