Self Guided Walking Audio Tour in Skagway Frontier Town
- 2–3 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Download GuideAlong's Skagway Walking Tour to explore this Alaskan gold rush town. Tucked between the harbor and the towering mountains and forests, this small coastal village is packed with rugged Alaskan views and sites preserved from the brief but hectic Klondike Gold Rush. See the engine that helped build the White Pass Railroad, Captain Moore’s cabin built on his original 160-acre claim, and gangster Soapy Smith’s saloon. Hike to the lake and mountain views or browse the shops and museums; it ends near the docks. Skagway is a perfect stop on the Inside Passage or Golden Circle.
Inclusions
What's included
- Support: Toll free phone, chat and email
- Easy To Use: Pre-download and tour offline
- Trip Planners: In-app, web and PDF
- Includes an app-based self-guided experience, so you do not need any in-person guide.
- Buy once, use forever! No expiry, includes free updates
- GuideAlong (GyPSy Guide) Audio Tour: 45+ Points
- Flexible Routes: Suggested itineraries or create your own
- Location Based: Stories, tips and directions that autoplay
What's not
- Entry Fees, National Park Passes, Reservations
Itinerary
Explore Pullen Creek Shoreline Park, a peaceful waterfront area where visitors can enjoy scenic views and watch salmon swimming upstream during spawning season. Take photographs, admire the natural surroundings, and discover Skagway’s connection to the Klondike Gold Rush.
Visit the Skagway Centennial Statue, a bronze monument honoring the town’s Gold Rush heritage. See the figures of a Tlingit packer and a gold prospector, learn about their roles in the historic gold rush, and take photographs of this meaningful landmark.
Visit the Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park Visitor Center to discover Skagway’s fascinating Gold Rush history. Explore historical exhibits, learn about the prospectors who traveled through the region, and discover how this frontier town became an important gateway to the Yukon.
Discover Jeff Smith’s Parlor Museum, the former headquarters of notorious Gold Rush conman Soapy Smith. Learn about his elaborate scams, influence over Skagway, and dramatic downfall while exploring one of the town’s most intriguing historic buildings.
Visit the historic Red Onion Saloon, one of Skagway’s best-known Gold Rush landmarks. Admire its preserved frontier architecture, discover stories of gambling and entertainment during the mining boom, and experience the atmosphere of a lively nineteenth-century saloon.
Discover Jeff Smith’s Parlor Museum, the former headquarters of notorious Gold Rush conman Soapy Smith. Learn about his elaborate scams, influence over Skagway, and dramatic downfall while exploring one of the town’s most intriguing historic buildings.
Discover the Golden North Hotel, a historic Skagway landmark known for its distinctive golden turret. Admire its Gold Rush-era architecture, explore local history exhibits when accessible, and learn how early hotels welcomed prospectors and travelers arriving in town.
Step into the historic Mascot Saloon and experience the atmosphere of Skagway during the Klondike Gold Rush. Explore its preserved interior, discover stories of frontier gambling and entertainment, and learn about the saloons that once filled the bustling boomtown.
Visit Lynch & Kennedy, a historic Skagway building that originally served as military barracks during the Gold Rush era. Admire its traditional storefront, learn about the Buffalo Soldiers stationed in Skagway, and discover how the building became part of the town’s commercial heritage.
Explore the Lower Dewey Lake Trailhead, the starting point for a scenic hike through Skagway’s mountain landscape. Enjoy forested trails, peaceful natural surroundings, and beautiful lake views while discovering one of the area's popular outdoor attractions.
Explore the Moore Homestead, one of Skagway’s oldest surviving historic properties. Discover Captain William Moore’s original log cabin, admire its rustic construction, and learn how his settlement helped establish the town before the Klondike Gold Rush.
Visit Alaska Artworks, a local gallery showcasing creative works inspired by Alaska’s landscapes and cultural traditions. Browse locally made artwork, discover influences from Tlingit artistic heritage, and appreciate the craftsmanship of Skagway’s artists.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Know before you go
- Meeting point
- From 310 Broadway in Skagway, walk towards town with the water behind you. Commentary begins automatically as you continue along the route. Search your email for “Download Audio Tour,” then preview the route in the app.
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operated by
- Gypsy Guide GPS LLC
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- How to Access: After booking you’ll receive an email and text with instructions (search “Download Audio Tour”). Click the link in the email/text to sign in with your preferred Apple or Google account and redeem your voucher code ahead of time.
- Download The GuideAlong App: Download the free app over WiFi or cellular data and sign in with the same Apple or Google account.
- Download The Tour: Download the tour in the GuideAlong app under 'My Tours' over WiFi or cellular data.
- Start The Tour: Open the tour in the GuideAlong app to preview the start locations, tour route and trip planner, or start the tour.
- Location-Based Stories: Audio commentary plays automatically as you drive using your phone’s GPS chip. Wherever you are and whichever direction you’re going, you’ll hear the best stories and tips.
- Flexible Travel Date: Tours are a one-time purchase with no expiry or date/time limit. If your plans change to a different day, there’s no need to change your travel date.
How it compares in Skagway
- Its from-price is 93% below the median of the 49 experiences we list in Skagway.
- It is shorter than most of them.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Skagway
Skagway is a former Klondike gold rush town at the head of Alaska's Lynn Canal, with wooden boardwalks, a mountain railway and the Chilkoot Trail.
Skagway lies at the northern end of the Inside Passage, in a narrow valley of steep mountains at the head of Lynn Canal. In 1897 and 1898 it was the main entry point for tens of thousands of gold seekers heading to the Klondike, who struggled over the mountains to the goldfields of the Yukon. Its historic main street, preserved as part of Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park, keeps its wooden false-front buildings and boardwalks.
Top-ranked sights in Skagway: Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park, Skagway Overlook, Gold Rush Cemetery.
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