4.8 / 5Small Group Ketchikan Haunted Ghost Walk and History
- Explore Ketchikan's most haunted landmarks with an expert, local guide.
- Hear spine-tingling ghost stories, paranormal encounters, and Alaskan legends.
- Stroll through historic Creek Street and discover its colorful past.
- Visit iconic sites including the Gilmore Hotel, Yates Hospital, and historic totem poles.
- Experience one of Alaska's most unique evening shore excursions just steps from the cruise port.
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An approximate 5 to 15-minute walk from the cruise ship pier is required to reach your departure location. Full details will be provided in your electronic ticket upon confirmation.This is a moderate walking tour. Guests should be prepared to walk on primarily flat terrain, including paved sidewalks, concrete pathways, and wooden boardwalks.
Children 12 years of age and younger are not permitted on this tour. Guests must be at least 13 years old to participate. Children ages 13 to 17 must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
Guests must bring their cruise card for ship re-entry.
A 5-minute safety orientation will be provided at the beginning of the tour.
Public restrooms are available at the cruise terminal and at nearby businesses along the route. Guests are encouraged to use the facilities before the tour begins.
This tour operates in light rain and sunny conditions but may be modified or canceled in the event of severe weather. Guests are encouraged to bring sufficient drinking water.
Small Group Ketchikan Haunted Ghost Walk and History
Step beyond Ketchikan's picturesque waterfront and discover the mysterious side of Alaska's "First City"on this captivating guided ghost tour. Combining fascinating local history with paranormal legends and firsthand accounts, this evening shore excursion offers a unique perspective on one of Alaska's most intriguing cruise destinations.
Meet your knowledgeable, local guide just a short distance from the Ketchikan cruise port, and begin a leisurely two-hour walking tour through the city's historic streets. As you visit iconic landmarks, you'll hear chilling stories gathered from local residents, historical records, and generations of Alaskan folklore, along with reports of ghostly encounters, mysterious creatures, unexplained lights, and other strange phenomena that continue to fascinate visitors and locals alike.
Your journey includes stops outside several of Ketchikan's most legendary locations, including the historic Gilmore Hotel, the former Yates Hospital, the Chief Kyan Totem Pole, and the Chief Johnson Totem Pole. Continue through the famous Creek Street district, once a lively red-light neighborhood built on wooden pilings above Ketchikan Creek, where tales of restless spirits and colorful characters have endured for generations. You'll also visit the Ketchikan Mining Company area before concluding your tour near the scenic waterfront.
Every stop is viewed from the exterior, allowing you to fully appreciate the town's historic architecture while your guide brings its supernatural past to life. Whether you're fascinated by ghost stories, local legends, or Alaska's rich cultural history, this walking tour offers an entertaining blend of mystery, storytelling, and historical insight.
Operating rain or shine, this Ketchikan walking tour is an unforgettable way to experience a different side of this charming cruise port before returning to your ship with stories you'll be sharing long after your vacation ends.
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