Fairbanks · HISTORICAL TOURS
7 reviewed
Good historical tours fill up fast in an interior-Alaska winter, and the best fill first. Below are the 7 standouts, with current prices and what makes each one different, so you can lock a date before the season books out.
Fairbanks in one guided day: Alyeska Pipeline views, the Museum of the North, Chena River culture stops, and Santa Claus House for $165.
“It was phenomenal! Tour guide was knowledgeable, friendly,funny. Had a fantastic time! Learned so much history about Fairbanks. Santa Claus House made my day!”
A 2-hour Fairbanks gold rush tour with a Tanana Valley Railroad ride, Gold Dredge 8 history, and hands-on gold panning.
“Absolutely Amazing .. Learned alot and had a fabulous time !!!Shall return”
Private dog sledding on the Yukon Quest trail in Fairbanks. Warm gear, one-on-one dog time, a frozen-pond photo stop, and 7 miles of mushing.
“So fun ! Doesn’t go faster than 10mph which was perfect ! They provide boots and jackets and snow pants to stay warm in ! Tour guide was great and knowledgeable. They took a ton of photos for us as well. The dogs are super friendly and they let you pet them !”
One-hour Fairbanks kennel visit with Alaskan huskies, mushing tips, and possible puppy cuddles. $58 per person.
“Meeting and learning about Alaskan huskies was a very fun and informative experience at the Trail Breaker Kennel. Our guide, Tori, was very knowledgeable, having grown up in a mushing family and having raised Alaskan huskies for her entire young life. We learned so much about these dogs and their importance in Alaska, and it was great fun to spend time with them. The only disappointment was there were no puppies on site. Otherwise, a definite 5 star experience.”
Private 90-minute husky mush on the Yukon Quest trail in Fairbanks, with gear, photo stop on a frozen lake, and a warm yurt.
“Full professional organization.Our tour guides Chase and Bill made a great job.We learned a lot about huskys.We got a fantastic sleigh ride with the dogs.Loved it.Thanks for this great experience.”
5-hour Fairbanks Heritage Tour for small groups: Morris Thompson Center, Museum of the North sound room, Pipeline, North Pole Santa.
“Sehr interessante Tour mit einem super informierten Tourguide. Neben einem Museumsbesuch erfolgte zusätzlich ein Besuch beim Haus von Santa Claus in Northpole.”
Fairbanks Heritage, Pipeline & Santa Claus House tour covers museums, Alyeska Pipeline views, and North Pole shopping, with small-group pickup.
“Tour was stellar! Our guide, Keaton was knowledgeable, interesting and fun. He had great information about the entire state, history and events. Also shared great personal information an about mushing, the different races, and the Iditarod. His passion for the sport was evident and made the entire tour more enjoyable.”
