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Anchorage Trolley Tour: Captain Cook Monument, Alaska Railroad Depot & Earthquake Park
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Anchorage Trolley Tour: Captain Cook Monument, Alaska Railroad Depot & Earthquake Park

by Anchorage Trolley Tours

1 hour
Anchorage
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1 hour
Starting time
Friday 11 September 2026
Language
English
Free cancellation until 10 Sept 2026.
$45$50Save 10%
2 adults × $22.50
All taxes and fees included

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Overview

This one-hour trolley tour covers about 15 miles through Anchorage, focusing on important historic and scenic locations. The route includes views of the Captain Cook Monument overlooking Cook Inlet, Anchorage's original townsite and Railroad Depot, and Earthquake Park, where the effects of the 1964 earthquake remain visible. Along the way, passengers see Westchester Lagoon, known for its birdlife and occasional moose sightings, as well as Lake Spenard, which hosts the world's largest float plane base. At Lake Hood Harbor, the tour offers views of float planes landing and taking off. The trolley provides live narration by a local guide who shares insights about Anchorage's history and present-day life. Each ticket includes a coupon book with discounts at over 40 nearby businesses, including restaurants, gift shops, and other attractions. The tour starts and ends at the E Street Theater, where boarding and disembarking take place.

Highlights

One-hour narrated trolley ride covering 15 miles in Anchorage
View Captain Cook Monument overlooking Cook Inlet
See Anchorage Railroad Depot and original townsite
Visit Earthquake Park showing 1964 earthquake damage
Observe float planes at Lake Hood Harbor and Lake Spenard
Includes coupon book with discounts at local businesses

What's included

Coupon book with discounts for local businesses
Live commentary during the trolley ride

What's not included

Hotel pickup and drop-off
Gratuities

Itinerary

1

Captain Cook Monument

Pass by the Captain Cook Monument, featuring the explorer standing near Cook Inlet with mountain and ocean views forming the backdrop.

2

Alaska Railroad Depot

See Anchorage's historic Railroad Depot and the original Anchorage townsite.

3

Westchester Lagoon

Spot local wildlife including various bird species and occasionally moose.

4

Lake Spenard

View the world's largest float plane base located at Lake Spenard.

5

Lake Hood Harbor

Watch float planes take off and land at Lake Hood Harbor.

6

Earthquake Park

Observe the visible damage caused by the 1964 earthquake at Earthquake Park.

7

E Street Theater

The starting and ending point of the trolley tour where passengers board and disembark.

Meeting point

We pick up right outside the Tequila 61 restaurant

End point

We pick up right outside the Tequila 61 restaurant

Languages

English (guide)

Cancellation policy

  • Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.

Additional info

1–15 travelers per booking
Mobile ticket
Pushchair and stroller friendly
Service animals are welcome
Reachable by public transport
Infants travel on an adult's lap
Suitable for all fitness levels
Total
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