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Tours Excursions in Anchorage

Tours and excursions from Anchorage, Alaska open the door to some of the most spectacular natural experiences on Earth. As the state's largest city and primary transportation hub, Anchorage serves as the launching point for adventures that range from glacier landings and flightseeing trips over Denali to whale watching cruises, bear viewing excursions, and multiday wilderness expeditions. The variety of tours available from Anchorage is staggering — you can board a floatplane on Lake Hood for a backcountry fishing trip, join a guided glacier hike on the nearby Matanuska Glacier, take a wildlife safari through the Kenai Peninsula, or cruise Portage Lake to the face of a tidewater glacier, all within a day trip from the city. Cultural tours offer insights into Alaska Native heritage, gold rush history, and the unique character of Anchorage's neighborhoods. Photography tours, aurora viewing excursions in winter, and multi-sport adventure packages round out the options. Anchorage's tour operators are among the most experienced in the state, with safety records and local knowledge that come from decades of guiding visitors through Alaska's wilderness. Our comprehensive guide to tours and excursions in Anchorage helps you choose the perfect adventure for your interests, fitness level, and schedule.

73 Tours Excursions listings found in Anchorage

Alaska Alpine Adventures

300 E 76th Ave Unit B, Anchorage, AK 99518

(877) 525-2577

Award-winning fully guided wilderness expeditions to Alaska's most remote national parks — small-group adventures since 1998 in Denali, Wrangell, and beyond.

Gray Line Alaska

745 W 4th Ave, Anchorage, AK 99501

(800) 544-2206

Anchorage-based guided day tours to Portage Glacier, Kenai Peninsula, and beyond

H2Oasis Indoor Waterpark

1520 O'Malley Rd, Anchorage, AK 99507

(907) 522-4420

Alaska's only indoor water park — 84F slides, wave pool, and lazy river, open year-round in Anchorage.

Anchorage Bucs

498 E 16th Ave, Anchorage, AK 99501

(907) 561-2827

Alaska Baseball League summer collegiate baseball at Mulcahy Stadium — affordable, authentic, and played under the midnight sun.

The Ulu Factory

211 W Ship Creek Ave, Anchorage, AK 99501

(907) 276-3119

The Ulu Factory: watch Alaska's only ulu knife manufacturer at work — free factory tours, demonstrations, and gift shop near Ship Creek in downtown Anchorage.

US Ghost Adventures Anchorage

420 M St, Anchorage, AK 99501

(907) 416-5855

Guided nighttime ghost walking tour through downtown Anchorage's most haunted historic sites.

Clippership Motorhome Rentals

5401 Old Seward Hwy, Anchorage, AK 99518

(907) 562-7051

Alaska's oldest RV rental company, all-inclusive pricing since 1982

Aurora Winter Train

411 W 1st Ave, Anchorage, AK 99501

(800) 266-8625

Alaska Railroad's seasonal wilderness train — Anchorage to Fairbanks through 356 miles of roadless backcountry.

Downtown Bicycle Rental

333 W 4th Ave, Ste 206, Anchorage, AK 99501

(907) 279-3334

Bike rentals and Flattop Mountain Shuttle in downtown Anchorage

ABC Motorhome & Car Rentals

3875 Old International Airport Rd, Anchorage, AK 99502

(907) 279-2000

Anchorage RV Rentals Since 1985

Big Time Alaskan Fishing Adventures

8531 Little Dipper Ave, Anchorage, AK 99507

(907) 929-3474

40+ years fishing expertise with Captain Barry - Professional Cook Inlet and Prince William Sound charters for salmon, halibut, and rockfish.

Hertz Rent A Car — Anchorage Airport

4940 W International Airport Rd, Anchorage, AK 99502

(907) 243-4118

Hertz car rental at Anchorage International Airport offering compact cars, SUVs & luxury vehicles, free 24/7 shuttle, and AAA discounts. Open 5:30am–2am.

PicTours Alaska

524 W 4th Ave, Anchorage, AK 99501

(907) 744-2679

Guided smartphone photography tours through Anchorage's most scenic spots — floatplanes at Lake Hood, Turnagain Arm, landmarks — no camera experience required.

Adventure Life

625 West 3rd Avenue, Anchorage, AK 99501

(907) 274-8440

Premium multi-day Alaska adventures with expert guides and luxury accommodations

National Car Rental & Alamo Rent A Car — Anchorage Airport

5000 W International Airport Rd, Anchorage, AK 99502

(907) 243-3255

National Car Rental & Alamo share a counter at Anchorage Airport. Skip the line with Emerald Club or kiosk check-in. Free shuttle. Open 5:30am–2:30am daily.

Anchorage Audubon Society

Anchorage, AK 99501

Anchorage's birding club since 1969 — monthly guided field trips, Christmas Bird Count, and conservation advocacy for Alaska's extraordinary avian diversity.

Alaskan Sights & Bites

Downtown Anchorage, AK 99501

(833) 807-2300

Anchorage's only culinary tour operator — walking tours, van tours, and a True Crime Food Tour. Sample local flavors with born-and-raised Alaskan guides.

Rust’s Flying Service

4525 Enstrom Circle, Anchorage, AK 99502

(907) 243-1595

Anchorage's premier Katmai bear viewing operator — floatplane flights from Lake Hood to Brooks Falls, where brown bears fish for salmon each June–October.

Dollar Car Rental — Anchorage Airport

4940 W International Airport Rd, Anchorage, AK 99502

(907) 248-5338

Major car rental brand at Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport, located directly in the Airport Car Rental Center — no shuttle required.

Anchorage Trolley Tours

315 E St, Anchorage, AK 99501

(907) 276-5603

Anchorage's favorite narrated city tour since 1995 — explore 15 miles of downtown, Earthquake Park, Lake Hood, and coastal viewpoints on an open-air trolley.

Budget Car Rental — Anchorage Airport

5000 W International Airport Rd, Anchorage, AK 99502

(907) 243-6492

Popular airport car rental at Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport with free 15-minute shuttle service and competitive rates for Alaska road trips.

ESCAPE! Alaska

2000 W International Airport Rd Suite A8, Anchorage, AK 99502

(907) 268-2528

Anchorage's airport-area escape room — THE TOMB and NOIR deliver 60-minute immersive challenges for groups of 2–6. Book online; no experience required.

Alaska Fishing Adventures

3502 Campbell Airstrip Rd, Anchorage, AK 99504

(907) 222-3474

Full-service fishing charters in Cook Inlet and Turnagain Arm with expert guides and trophy fishing opportunities

Trail Ridge Air

3961 Floatplane Dr, Anchorage, AK 99502

(907) 248-0838

Float plane and bush plane tours from Lake Hood — glacier, Denali, Prince William Sound, and beyond