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By Guide With Action
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$24 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 4h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation

Overview

  • 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 storey 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.

Activity location

  • Railroad Dock
    • 99840, Skagway, Alaska, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Railroad Dock
    • 99840, Skagway, Alaska, United States

Multiple meeting/redemption points available, see location information for full list

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Skagway Gold Rush Self Guided GPS Walking Audio Tour in English

  • Activity duration is 4 hours4h
    4h
  • Opening hours: Wed 6:00 am-6:00 pm
  • English
Language options: English
Price details
AU$24.33 x 1 AdultAU$24.33
Total
Price is AU$24.33

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Support is available via chat, email, or phone if you need help.
  • Inclusions
    Planning tools, route maps, scenic stops, and area previews included.
  • Inclusions
    Just bring your phone and headphones; the app guides your walk.
  • Inclusions
    Lifetime access: use the tour anytime and keep it for future trips.
  • Inclusions
    Works offline with GPS route guidance and automatic audio stories.
  • Inclusions
    Flexible tour: start, stop, and pause anytime during your trip.
  • Inclusions
    Private walking tour experience for your family or group.
  • Inclusions
    Access your tour in our separate audio tour app after booking.
  • Inclusions
    Hidden gems and local stories included along the route.
  • Exclusions
    No live guide. Entrance fees, parking, food, and car hire are separate.

Know before you book

    • Public transport 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 traveller included in your booking.
    • More ways to save: Choose a single tour, a nearby bundle, or access to 200+ tours.
    • Download in advance: Download the Tour Guide app by Action and tour while connected to Wi-Fi or a strong cellular signal.
    • Follow the route: Begin at the suggested starting point or join anywhere along the route shown in the app.
    • Lifetime access: Preview the tour before your trip and revisit the stories, photos, and details afterwards.
    • Supported devices: iPhone with iOS 15+, Android with version 9+, or a GPS-enabled iPad/tablet with cellular capability.
    • Savings tips: Walking tours: couples can share a tour by using separate earbuds. We recommend using headphones or earbuds for clearer audio and to avoid disturbing nearby guests.

Activity itinerary

Railroad Dock

  • 10m
Skagway’s harbour 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.

Skagway Broadway Dock Meeting Area

  • 10m
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.

Alaska Marine Highway Ferry

  • 10m
The Port of Skagway sits at the northern end of the Inside Passage and has long served as a transport link between coastal Alaska and the interior. During the Gold Rush, this harbour became a key arrival point for stampeders heading north.

Pullen Creek Shoreline Park

  • 10m
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.

White Pass & Yukon Route Railway

  • 5m
Built during the height of the Gold Rush, this railway 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.

Skagway Centenial Statue

  • 10m
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.

Jeff. Smiths Parlor Museum

  • 5m
Once the headquarters of infamous conman “Soapy” Smith, this building was at the centre of Skagway’s criminal underworld during the Gold Rush. It later became a museum preserving the storey of his schemes and dramatic downfall.

Red Onion Saloon Brothel Museum

  • 5m
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.

Arctic Brotherhood Hall

  • 10m
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 organisation.

Golden North Hotel

  • 10m
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 Saloon

  • 10m
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.

Lower Dewey Lake Trail Lookout

  • 10m
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 city centre area.

Captain William Moore Cabin

  • 5m
One of Skagway’s oldest surviving buildings, this cabin belonged to Captain William Moore, who recognised the area’s potential before the Gold Rush began. His homestead became closely tied to Skagway’s early development.

The Days of '98 Show

  • 5m
  • Admission ticket not included
Eagles Hall became home to a long-running theatrical tradition celebrating Skagway’s Gold Rush history. The Days of ’98 Show blends music, comedy, and storytelling with the colourful storey of Soapy Smith.

Mollie Walsh Park

  • 5m
This community park honours Mollie Walsh, one of the notable women of the Klondike era. Her storey reflects the independence, hardship, and personal drama experienced by many people during the Gold Rush.

Skagway Museum

  • 10m
  • Admission ticket not included
Housed in a historic stone building dating to 1899, the museum contains Gold Rush artefacts, photographs, and local records. The building itself is notable as Alaska’s first stone building.

Skagway Traditional Council

  • 10m
This site highlights the deep Tlingit history of the Skagway area. The Tlingit lived here long before the Gold Rush and played important roles as guides, packers, traders, and boat operators.

St Theresa Catholic Church

  • 10m
The church reflects Skagway’s early religious history. Its original predecessor was converted from a general store in 1898, making it the first Catholic church established in Skagway.

Skagway Airport (SGY)

  • 10m
Skagway Airport connects the town with nearby communities and offers dramatic views of surrounding mountains, waterways, glaciers, and forests. Its location highlights how important air travel remains in remote Southeast Alaska.

Yakutania Point

  • 5m
Yakutania Point is a scenic hiking destination overlooking Skagway’s surrounding mountains and waterways. It offers a quieter outdoor experience and some of the best natural views near town.

Smuggler’s Cove

  • 10m
Smuggler’s Cove is a peaceful coastal destination reached by trail from Skagway. The area combines forest, shoreline scenery, and mountain views, making it a rewarding outdoor stop beyond the historic district.

Location

Activity location

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    Railroad Dock
    • 99840, Skagway, Alaska, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Railroad Dock
    • 99840, Skagway, Alaska, United States
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    Skagway Broadway Dock Meeting Area
    • 99840, Skagway, Alaska, United States
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    Alaska Marine Highway Ferry
    • 99840, Skagway, Alaska, United States

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