Skagway's Original Street Car Tour

Skagway's Original Street Car City Tour

• Meet your costumed tour guide and learn about Skagway's character Martin Itjen, who came north looking for Klondike gold in 1898 and became the town's most celebrated storyteller. He gave Alaska's first motorized sightseeing tour on his "Skagway Street Car" for U.S. President Warren G. Harding in 1923 and delighted visitors for decades. Today, Martin's tour lives on in Skagway.
• Board your yellow 1927 sightseeing bus, where your costumed "conductor" passes on a century of history, behind-the-scenes tales and stories of life in small town Alaska — just like Martin did.
• Explore the waterfront and National Park Historic District, enjoy the panoramic views from the Scenic Overlook and have your camera ready for the retelling of the Soapy Smith gunfight at the Gold Rush Cemetery.
• Motor through Skagway's residential neighborhood, famous for its flower gardens, see the childhood home of former Alaska Governor Sarah Palin, and make a stop downtown before returning to your ship.

• Wheelchairs need to be standard size and collapsible; no electric wheelchairs/scooters are permitted. Guests must be able to board and disembark the streetcar bus on their own.
• Guests should dress warmly, in layers, and carry rain gear.
• Guests are encouraged to bring currency and credit cards to purchase extras, such as souvenirs or snacks.
• Due to the extremely limited availability of this shore excursion, Guests are encouraged to book early.
• You should never feel that gratuities are expected, but it is customary to leave a tip in recognition of exceptional service in restaurants, taxis and for excursion guides and drivers. It is always up to you to determine the amount.