Small Group Ketchikan Haunted Ghost Walk and History

Tour Details

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.