Anchorage Highlights and Indigenous Heritage
Overview
Explore Alaska’s largest city while learning about the Dena’ina Athabascan people’s rich cultural heritage. Begin with a downtown tour seeing where Anchorage started along Ship Creek, then visit the Alaska Art Alliance to observe Alaska Native artists practicing traditional carving techniques with ivory, whale bone, and baleen—skills passed down through generations.
Continue to the Alaska Native Heritage Center, Alaska’s premier cultural institution, where you’ll explore exhibits, walk among traditional dwellings around Lake Tiulana, and experience live cultural demonstrations including storytelling, traditional dancing, and Native Games. This immersive journey provides authentic insights into both contemporary and traditional Alaska Native cultures.
After exploring the Native Heritage Center, you will take the short trip back downtown.
What's Included
- Included
Meeting and Pickup
This tour meets on 4th Avenue between E and F streets in front of the Old City Hall and Log Cabin visitor center. Please arrive 15 minutes prior to tour departure. Look for the driver in a grey polo or dress shirt with the Pacific Alaska Tours logo. Wear weather appropriate clothing and shoes.
What To Expect
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Anchorage (pass by)
Ship Creek
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Alaska Native Heritage Center
2 hours • Admission Ticket Included
Alaska Art Alliance
45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Important Note: Guest can carry their own infant carrier as we have seatbelts on each seats.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (6)
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Frequently Asked Questions (6)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Alaska customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (AKDT).
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Anchorage Highlights and Indigenous Heritage is as follows:
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Anchorage Highlights and Indigenous Heritage will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Alaska. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024What's Included
- Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Important Note: Guest can carry their own infant carrier as we have seatbelts on each seats.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
