The 5 Best Anchorage Tours

1.Wilderness, Wildlife, Glacier Experience from Anchorage

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,004 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $199Our pick

Anchorage’s wildlife and glacier day trip with guided stops at a conservation center, Chugach glaciers, Beluga Point, and optional Portage Glacier cruise.

“A lot of beautiful photo stops on our way to the wildlife conservation center. Was super icy and cloudy on the morning but got much more sun in the afternoon and the view was even more amazing. Our guide Philip was a great driver!”

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2.Anchorage Trolley Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,607 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $25Best value

Take a 1-hour Anchorage trolley tour with live narration, Lake Hood floatplanes, moose sightings, and 1964 earthquake sights, plus coupons.

“Our guide Thomas was great! It was a great tour and history of the city of Anchorage! We even got to see a black bear cub running around the outside.”

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3.Anchorage Trolley’s Deluxe City Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,382 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $50

Ride the red Anchorage Trolley for 90 minutes, with earthquake history, Lake Hood seaplanes, Point Woronzof views, and photo stops.

“Guide was fine but we saw more on a municipal bus later on. Good to hear some local history but certainly not one of our better tours and we have been on hundreds in our long experience. First stop was a souvenir shop with a cooking knife display which cost a fortune. (No doubt a little backhander for the guide for any sales). Usual spiel. Second stop an old railway wagon, then the top of a house buried in the ground, and a park where there is a crack from the 1960s earthquake (there is actually nothing to see), then a mural on the side of a school, a drive…”

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4.Prince William Sound Glacier Tour – Whittier

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 838 reviews · from $248

Prince William Sound glacier cruise from Whittier with stable catamarans, wildlife, narration, and Wild Alaska salmon chowder lunch included.

“The park ranger on board was excellent and very knowledgeable! Lunch is provided. Better than airplane food but no “wow” factor. We hoped for a better gift shop selection”

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5.Anchorage City Tour w/ Taste of Wild Smoked Salmon & Reindeer Sausage

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 826 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $69

Anchorage half-day city tour with small-group stops at Ship Creek, Lake Hood, and Point Woronzof, plus smoked salmon and reindeer sausage tastings.

“This tour stayed in Anchorage and took you to Anchorage points of interest. The guide was very good and the stops are for products that are worth getting. Purchases are optional. I really liked the smoked salmon and the chocolate.”

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