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Gold Rush Boomtown: A Self-Guided Audio Tour of Skagway

5 Reviews 3.40 out of 5 stars Based on 5 reviews collected by Cool Alaska and TripAdvisor | Skagway, USA

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40 to 60 minutes (approx.)
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Offered in: English

Overview

Strikeout for gold on a journey back to the rough and seductive roots of the Klondike Gold Rush’s most famous boomtown. This tour will take you from the docks of present-day Skagway to the historic businesses and buildings that comprise this National Park town.

We’ll travel back in time to experience Skagway in its heyday when there were wooden boardwalks, ladies of the night calling from windows and gunslingers sidling up to the local bar. You’ll hear stories of the foolhardy stampeders, industrious native guides, quick-thinking ladies, wild west mobsters and desperate entrepreneurs who gave this stretch of Alaska’s coastits living legacy. After the tour, you’ll know a lot more about this quirky frontier town that gets up to one million visitors each summer.

This tour is a must for any curious mind looking to discover Skagway’s close connection to the land and entrepreneurial spirit. Join me on an insider’s guide to the Gateway to the Klondike.

What's Included

  • VoiceMap App for Android and iOS
  • Lifetime access to this tour in English
  • Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
  • Food and drink
  • Smartphone and headphones
  • Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route
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Meeting Location

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Skagway
AK 99840, USA

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End point

500 Broadway
Skagway, AK 99840, USA

The tour ends at Kirmse's.

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Small Boat Harbor (pass by)

The tour starts near the Small Boat Harbor.
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Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park Visitor Center (pass by)

The tour passes by the Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park Visitor Center.
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Skagway Centenial Statue (pass by)

The tour passes by the Skagway Centennial Statue.
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Jeff. Smiths Parlor Museum (pass by)

The tour passes by the Jeff Smiths Parlour.
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Arctic Brotherhood Camp No. 1 (pass by)

The tour passes by the Arctic Brotherhood Camp No. 1.
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Golden North Hotel (pass by)

The tour passes by the Golden North Hotel.
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The Mascot Saloon (pass by)

The tour passes by The Mascot Saloon.
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White Pass & Yukon Route Railway (pass by)

The tour passes the Pack Train Building.
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At The White House (pass by)

The tour passes by the At The White House.
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Historic Skagway Inn (pass by)

The tour passes by the historic Olivia's At the Skagway Inn.
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Skagway Museum and Archives (pass by)

The tour passes by the Skagway Museum.
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Mollie Walsh Park (pass by)

The tour passes by the Mollie Walsh Park.
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Historic Moore Homestead, Skagway (pass by)

The tour passes by the Historic Moore Homestead.
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Kirmse's (pass by)

The tour ends by Kirmse's.
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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Gold Rush Boomtown: A Self-Guided Audio Tour of Skagway?

A: This tour is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded. Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

This tour is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

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  • VoiceMap App for Android and iOS
  • Lifetime access to this tour in English
  • Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
  • Food and drink
  • Smartphone and headphones
  • Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route
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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

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