Overview
Discover the beautiful and scenic city of Seward! Surrounded by mountains and the Resurrection Bay, this picturesque location was once devastated by an earthquake, tidal waves and fire in 1964. Since then it has evolved into a thriving community. Seward provides visitors with beautiful wildlife, awe-inspiring scenery, and the quaint charm of a small town.
Perfectly suited for discovery on foot, our self-guided audio tour allows you to set your own pace and explore at your leisure as you uncover the stories of this lovely city.
Simply download our self-guided audio tour, plug in your headphones, open the map that comes with your download and head to the tour starting point. The tour will take approximately two hours, but you can pause the audio guide when needed. Grab a bite to eat or do some shopping along the way.
Please note that this tour is currently only available in English.
What's Included
- Audio files and GPS map
- Self-Paced
- Admission Fees
- Food/Drink
- Transportation
- Audio device
Meeting Location
Railway Avenue
Seward, AK 99664, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Opening Hours • Daily Midnight - 11:30 PM
What To Expect
The tour will take approximately two hours depending on your pace. Just pause the audio guide whenever you fancy spending longer at a sight, grabbing a bite to eat or doing some shopping along the way. Make your way to the Alaska Life SeaCenter to begin your tour. There are many interesting sights to see. Here are some standouts.
Highlight One: The Alaska SeaLife Centre. The Sea Life Centre has some wonderful attributes such as the chance to touch the reef-life and get a better understanding of sea lions and harbour seals.
Highlight Two: The Seward Museum. The museum is a hidden treasure located inside the Seward Library and it has displays on the railroad system, sled dogs, early Seward, and so much more.
Highlight Three: The Coastal Classic. Considered by many to be the most scenic train ride in America, travels through spectacular scenery going from Seward at the Old Alaska Railroad Depot to Anchorage.
Highlight Four: The Founder's Monument: On the shore of Resurrection Bay, the monument commemorates the arrival of John Ballaine and his party.
Quaint, quirky and full of interesting tales and historical information, this tour takes you on a journey of years gone by.
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Tour downloading instructions are in the "Before You Go" section of your ticket.
- No admission fees or physical guide included.
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Please download the audio file and make it ready before you start your journey
- Available only in English.
Frequently Asked Questions
(6)Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Seward Self-Guided Audio Tour?
A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. 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). Read more Apr 2025
Additional Info
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