Best Walking Tours in Anchorage

Discover the beauty of Anchorage on foot with our curated walking tours. Whether you're visiting for the first time or looking to uncover hidden gems, exploring Anchorage by walking lets you experience its culture, history, and landmarks up close.

Top Walking Tours in Anchorage

Winter Waterfall Walk in Anchorage

Anchorage , Alaska

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ (58 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 129.00

Duration: 3 hours (approx.)

Barbara Falls is the best waterfall to visit in the Chugach State Park. It's even more fascinating when it's frozen solid; just look at the pictures! With the falls literally minutes away from the trailhead, this is a MUST-DO for any out-of-state visitor or long-term Alaskan resident. It's easy, brief and exciting making it truly a tour for everyone! • Hike to Chugach State Park's most photogenic waterfall, frozen-solid! • An easy, brief, and compelling experience designed for all to enjoy. • Perfect for families with children! ‍‍‍ • Learn about Alaska's boreal forests from skilled naturalists. • Opportunity for wildlife sightings, including moose, snowshoe hare, porcupine, voles, birds. • Provisions include a prepacked snack, courtesy of Kat’s Epic Trail Bites, and micro-spikes for icy terrain. Are you ready? Let's go check out the falls together!

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Chugach State Park Nature Walk in Anchorage

Anchorage , Alaska

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ (49 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 129.00

Duration: 3 hours (approx.)

This is the perfect tour if you are looking to go on an easy hike and learn about flora & fauna. You will experience the incredible diversity of vegetation in a mixed boreal and coastal rainforest. Species like giant spruce, paper birch, and aspens reign from above while alders, willows, and devil’s club dominate the understory. Lichens, fungi, berries, and mosses are waiting to be explored, and we will teach you all about them. • Take a nature walk through picturesque Chugach State Park. • An easy, brief, and compelling experience designed for all to enjoy. • Perfect for families with children! • Learn about boreal forests and glaciated valleys through the voice of a naturalist. • Opportunity for wildlife sightings, including moose, bear, and birds. This is a great way to spend a moment in the wild of Alaska. Truly, a must-do! Are you ready? Book today!

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Winter Snowshoeing Adventure in Anchorage

Anchorage , Alaska

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ (43 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 129.00

Duration: 3 hours (approx.)

If you’ve always wanted to try snowshoeing but didn't know where to begin, look no further, you've found the right spot. If you are unfamiliar, snowshoeing is an activity which allows you to travel easily through snow-packed terrain. Experience a compelling introduction into the art of snowshoeing starting right here! We'll take you to the Chugach State Park's Glen Alps just to the east of Anchorage, a place everyone needs to visit at least once while in Alaska. • Experience an intro to snowshoeing at the Anchorage's Glen Alps with an experienced guide! • Perfect for solo travelers, couples, and families with older children. • Enjoy breathtaking views of the Anchorage Bowl and Cook Inlet • Learn about Alaska's alpine spruce forests narrated by skilled naturalists. • Opportunity for wildlife sightings, including moose, hares, lynx, and birds! • Provisions include a prepacked snack, courtesy of Elevated Oats. Try it with us today!

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 Spenard Neighborhood FOOD & TRUE CRIME Walking Tour in Anchorage

Anchorage , Alaska

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ (13 reviews)
Likely to Sell Out Free Cancellation

From $ 150.00

 

We have 98% Five Star Reviews! Check out our profile! Walk the Spenard neighborhood of Anchorage learning the true crime history of the late 1960s & the early 1970s Anchorage underground. Brothels, bars, strip clubs, and gambling joints were on every corner. Mobsters, ladies of the night, bikers, and con artists all trying to make a buck. Oh, did we mention serial killers? This Spenard True Crime Tour covers some of the history and people mentioned in Johnny’s Girl, a nationally acclaimed memoir by Kim M. Rich. This fascinating book tells the tale of an ordinary girl living an extraordinary childhood in Anchorage, AK during this time period. Kim’s father, John F. “Johnny” Rich was a major player in the underworld of Anchorage, Alaska in the 1960’s. Her mother was Frances “Ginger” Rich, an exotic dancer and B-girl who suffered from mental illness. Kim’s father was murdered when she was 15, a consequence of his lifestyle. This true story is the perfect companion piece for this tour.

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Self-Guided Anchorage Scavenger Hunt: Mushing Through Anchorage in Anchorage

Anchorage , Alaska

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ (1 reviews)

From $ 12.31

Duration: 2 hours (approx.)

Let’s Roam is the top app-led adventure hunt company! Explore the best landmarks and hidden gems while answering trivia questions and solving fun challenges. Team up or compete against each other as you discover new facts and create unforgettable memories. Let’s Roam Adventure Hunts are perfect for any occasion, whether it's a bachelorette party, birthday bash, corporate team-building event, or just a fun day out! Each player picks an interactive role, with unique challenges tailored to everyone.

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Guided vs. Self-Guided Walking Tours

A guided walking tour offers expert insights, historical context, and often includes skip-the-line access to major landmarks. If you prefer flexibility, a self-guided route lets you explore Anchorage at your own pace using maps and mobile apps. Combining both options is ideal for a complete experience.

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