Juneau, The Last Frontier Self Guided (Smart Phone App/GPS) Audio Walking Tour

Juneau, US
57% of travellers recommend this
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Highlights

  • Explore Juneau's historic past
  • Walk in the footsteps of Wyatt Earp
  • Discover the fascinating history of a run and gun brothel
  • See the amazing first nation inspired building
  • Learn about the totem poles in Alaska

Meeting Point

The tour starts at the Red Dog Saloon, it was here that the gold rush miners drank, including Wyatt Earp, who left his gun inside. You'll hear the story of the gold miners and begin the tour.

Meeting point

278 S Franklin St, Juneau, AK 99801 , United States

End point

End Point

The tour ends close to the beginning on Franklin street, in the heart of Juneau. You'll stop at one of the old buildings.

Meeting point

134 N Franklin St, Juneau, AK 99801 , United States

End point

What to expect

1

Red Dog Saloon

The tour starts here, you'll hear the story of Wyatt Earp, his gun, the gold rush miners and how they found their fortune.

Duration 5 minutes
2

The Alaskan Hotel & Bar

This old hotel has a long history in Juneau. It's been the primo spot to stay and celebrate. And it's been a run and gun brothel. And everything in between.

Duration 5 minutes
3

Sealaska Heritage - Walter Soboleff Building

We will stop by the outside and see the amazing first nation inspired building and hear the story.

4

Juneau-Douglas City Museum

We will stop outside the museum and see the totem pole and learn the story of totem poles in Alaska. You'll also learn about the museum and feel free to pause the tour and visit.

Duration 5 minutes
Admission Admission Not Included
5

Alaska State Capitol Building

The tour takes you to the front doors of the state capital and shares a few facts of the building.

6

Wickersham State Historic Site

On the top is the Wickersham House State Historic Site, the home was built in 1898, and it was the home to Judge James Wickersham. Judge James Wickersham helped bring law and order to the gold rush towns of Eagle, Fairbanks, and Nome.

Duration 10 minutes
Admission Admission Not Included
7

Saint Nicholas Russian Orthodox Church

This is the Saint Nicholas Russian Orthodox Church. Interesting little fact, while the land of Alaska was a Russian colony from 1784 to 1867, Russians did not settle in this area. We will stop outside, check out the amazing building and learn it's story.

8

Amalga Distillery

The tour will then end here, before you'll hear about how Jack London came to Juneau, and his time in Alaska.

Duration 5 minutes

The experience can be subject to change due to bad weather or unforseen circumstances. We always endeavour to give you the best possible experience.

Additional Information

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    Service animals allowed
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    Public transportation options are available nearby
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    Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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What our experts say

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    Start at Red Dog Saloon for history
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    Pause at Juneau-Douglas Museum
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    Try local seafood nearby at The Hangar
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    Check out Wickersham House on route
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    End at Amalga Distillery for drinks

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