Skagway Gold Rush Self Guided GPS Walking Audio Tour
- 3–4 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Explore a tiny village that lived a lifetime of gold fever on this self-guided walking tour. Hear the stories of Stampeders, dozens of saloons, and enough feuds to fill a book. See Captain Moore’s claim, then hear the story of the Angel of White Pass. See the train that conquered the deadly mountain trail. Step inside the Parlour Museum and the Red Onion Saloon for tales of shootouts and conmen. The Skagway Ranges hover over it all, mirrored in the glassy waters of river and bay. Pause where you want, skip what you don't, and explore the stories that interest you most After booking, check your email/text to download the separate Audio Tour Guide App by Action while connected to WiFi or mobile data. Enter the password, download the tour, and enjoy it offline. New, Lifetime access, no expiry. Use it anytime, on any trip, as many times as you want. This isn't an entrance ticket. Check opening hours before your visit.
Inclusions
What's included
- Support is available via chat, email, or phone if you need help.
- Planning tools, route maps, scenic stops, and area previews included.
- Just bring your phone and headphones; the app guides your walk.
- Lifetime access: use the tour anytime and keep it for future trips.
- Works offline with GPS route guidance and automatic audio stories.
- Flexible tour: start, stop, and pause anytime during your trip.
- Private walking tour experience for your family or group.
- Access your tour in our separate audio tour app after booking.
- Hidden gems and local stories included along the route.
What's not
- No live guide. Entrance fees, parking, food, and car rental are separate.
Itinerary
Skagway’s harbor played a major role during the Klondike Gold Rush, bringing thousands of prospectors, supplies, and equipment into town. Its ice-free deep-water port helped make Skagway one of the most important gateways to the Yukon.
This waterfront area connects directly with historic Broadway, the heart of Gold Rush-era Skagway. The surrounding district is filled with preserved buildings, old saloons, museums, and landmarks from the boomtown years.
The Port of Skagway sits at the northern end of the Inside Passage and has long served as a transportation link between coastal Alaska and the interior. During the Gold Rush, this harbor became a key arrival point for stampeders heading north.
This scenic park follows Pullen Creek and offers a quieter side of Skagway’s waterfront. Between July and September, visitors may see salmon returning upstream during the annual salmon run.
Built during the height of the Gold Rush, this railroad replaced the dangerous mountain trails once used by prospectors. Completed in 1900, it made travel between Skagway and the Yukon dramatically faster and remains one of the town’s most famous historic attractions.
This bronze statue shows a Tlingit packer guiding a stampeder and represents the important role Indigenous guides played during the Gold Rush. It was created in 1997 to mark Skagway’s Gold Rush centennial.
Once the headquarters of infamous conman “Soapy” Smith, this building was at the center of Skagway’s criminal underworld during the Gold Rush. It later became a museum preserving the story of his schemes and dramatic downfall.
A surviving reminder of Skagway’s rowdy Gold Rush nightlife, the Red Onion Saloon recalls an era when dozens of saloons, gambling halls, and entertainment venues filled the town.
One of Skagway’s most distinctive buildings, this hall is famous for its facade made from thousands of pieces of driftwood. It once served as a meeting place for the Arctic Brotherhood, a major frontier social organization.
Built during the Gold Rush era, the Golden North became one of Skagway’s more refined lodging options. Its architecture and history offer a contrast to the rough saloons and bunkhouses that once dominated the town.
The Mascot preserves the atmosphere of a classic Gold Rush saloon, a time when Skagway had dozens of drinking and gambling establishments. Today it offers a glimpse into the frontier entertainment culture of the late 1800s.
This trail leads into the forest above Skagway and circles Lower Dewey Lake. The hike offers mountain scenery and a peaceful escape from the historic downtown area.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Know before you go
- Meeting point
- Start at Skagway Broadway Dock Meeting Area, Skagway, AK 99840. Follow Broadway Street toward Downtown Skagway to begin the tour. Suggested start only; we’re not affiliated with nearby businesses. Audio starts automatically—check your email/text and download the tour on strong internet.
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operated by
- Guide With Action
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Easy to use: GPS-triggered audio plays automatically along the route for a hands-free experience.
- Private tour: Follow the route on your phone without an in-person guide or crowded group.
- At your own pace: Start anytime and pause for hikes, picnics, photos, or scenic stops.
- Works offline: Once downloaded, the tour works using GPS without Wi-Fi or cellular service.
- Multi-device access: Use the same password on one device for each traveler included in your booking.
- More ways to save: Choose a single tour, a nearby bundle, or access to 200+ tours.
How it compares in Skagway
- Its from-price is 91% below the median of the 49 experiences we list in Skagway.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- 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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