Belly up to the bar and let a local guide steer you through three of Ketchikan’s most storied pubs. In 90 minutes you’ll get local history, vintage photos and neighborhood characters — plus a sense of how life in Alaska’s First City runs on rain, tide and hospitality.
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The tour starts at THE ROCK outside the Ketchikan Visitors Bureau: drizzle on your hood, the harbor a low, metallic roar, and cedar-board sidewalks slick beneath your boots. A local guide leads a tight 90-minute loop through downtown’s short blocks, ducking into three neighborhood pubs where warm light, old photographs and salt-stored stories crowd the walls.
Difficulty
moderate
Duration
90 minutes
Fitness Level
Able to walk roughly 0.75 miles at a reasonable pace, climb stairs, and stand during stops; moderate fitness recommended
Wildlife
History
Ketchikan grew around salmon canneries and timber in the late 19th and early 20th centuries and sits within traditional Tlingit, Haida and Tsimshian territories.
Conservation
The town sits at the edge of the Tongass rainforest — minimize waste, use provided bins, and support locally owned bars to help keep tourism benefits in the community.
Reserve your spot on the Ketchikan Pub Crawl today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Bring valid ID
You must be 21+ and present government-issued photo ID at check-in; no exceptions.
Dress for rain and stairs
Waterproof outer layers and shoes with good grip help on wet sidewalks and bar entrances with steps.
Carry a small payment method
Many bars accept cards but small cash helps with tips and quick orders during a short crawl.
Pace your drinks and hydrate
The tour includes alcoholic drinks; alternate with water to stay steady on your feet during the walk.
Government photo ID
Required for age verification to consume alcohol.
Waterproof jacket
Keeps you dry in Ketchikan’s frequent rain and wind off the harbor.
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Sturdy, grippy shoes
Protects footing on wet sidewalks, steps and uneven pub entrances.
Small cash / card
Useful for tips, additional drinks, or bar snacks not included in the tour.