Fish Tales & Ales - 90 minute Historical Walking Tour of Fishing Fleet and Bars

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About this activity

Enjoy a guided historical walking tour of Creek Street and the Fishing Fleet, book ended by drinks at the Fishermen's favorite watering holes. Learn about the colorful events that have shaped Ketchikan, The Salmon Capitol of the World and Alaska's First City. After a round at the "Shipwreck Bar", we'll stroll through town to Creek Street then down to the docks to learn about the world famous fishing fleet and see the boats and crews up close preparing for their next catch. We'll finish at the infamous Potlatch Bar for more drinks and stories.

You will be guided by a Fisherman who lives on the Fishing Fleet’s Dock in Ketchikan. Your guide has first hand knowledge of the Fishing Fleet and their favorite watering holes. Fun, entertainment, drinks, history and a few tall tales make this a “must do” tour while visiting Ketchikan!

As a bonus, your guide will also be your photographer along the scenic walking tour so you can share and enjoy the memories for years to come!

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At a glance

Duration: 1 h 30 min
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 12 people
People per booking: 1–12
Guide: English
Operated by: Terry's Tour

Ages: Adults (21–100 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Alcoholic Beverages

Not included

Not included: Gratuities

Itinerary

Stop 1

20 min Admission included

AKA The Shipwreck Bar. This is one of the Fishing Fleets favorite places to grab a drink and share stories. We’ll sample a house specialty or brew and peruse the amazing wall of shame of shipwrecked boats. You will also see amazingly large trophy fish and crab mounted on the walls.
Creek Street

15 min

Historic Red Light District along beautiful Ketchikan Creek - a great place for photos and watching the Salmon go up stream to spawn. Along the way there you will hear stories of the colorful past of Ketchikan, see historic buildings, and get time to stretch your legs along fairly flat sidewalks through town.
Dolly's House Museum

Passing by

An example of the types of business that used to line this boardwalk street in the earlier years.
Potlatch Bar

30 min Admission included

Walk the Fishing Fleet docks to see and learn about the various types of fishing boats, meet some fishermen, hear some fishing tales, then head up to a classic fishermen’s favorite hangout to sample the house specialty or grab a cold brew...with more stories, of course!

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

Please meet us 15 minutes prior to the start of your tour by the Giant Rain Gauge outside the Northside of the Visitor Info Center across from Berth 2.

Adults 21+ years only. Must show valid state issued/passport photo id at the beginning of tour. No refunds will be issued for lack of id.