If you're visiting Anchorage for the first time, I cannot recommend Greatland Adventures highly enough. Our four-hour private sightseeing tour was one of the highlights of our Alaska vacation, and our guide, Bill, made it truly unforgettable.
From the moment he arrived, Bill's professionalism was evident. He was right on time, the van was spotless and incredibly clean, and he had bottled water and snacks waiting for us. Those little touches immediately set the tone for a first-class experience.
What really made the tour exceptional, however, was Bill himself. His passion for Anchorage and for the great State of Alaska was absolutely contagious. He didn't simply point out landmarks—he shared fascinating stories, local history, wildlife information, and personal insights that brought every location to life. His enthusiasm was infectious, and by the end of the tour we felt like we had spent the afternoon with a proud Alaskan friend rather than just a tour guide.
The itinerary was outstanding. We visited many of Anchorage's most iconic locations, including:
Earthquake Park, where we learned about the devastating 1964 Good Friday Earthquake.
Lake Hood Seaplane Base, the busiest seaplane base in the world, where watching aircraft take off and land was fascinating.
Beluga Point, with spectacular views along Cook Inlet and the surrounding mountains.
Potter Marsh, where we enjoyed beautiful scenery and opportunities to observe Alaska's incredible wildlife.
Flattop Mountain / Glen Alps Overlook, offering breathtaking panoramic views of Anchorage, Cook Inlet, the Chugach Mountains, and, on a clear day, even Denali in the distance.
One thing we especially appreciated was that Bill never rushed us. We stopped numerous times to get out of the van, stretch our legs, take photographs, and simply soak in the incredible beauty that makes Alaska so special. The four hours absolutely flew by.
This wasn't just a sightseeing tour—it was an education about Anchorage, Alaska's history, its people, and its remarkable natural beauty.
If you want to truly understand Anchorage instead of simply driving past it, ask for Bill. His knowledge, professionalism, warmth, and genuine love for Alaska made this one of the best guided tours we've ever taken.
Five stars isn't enough. Highly, highly recommended!
事業者からの返答
Thank you so much for the kind words. Bill specifically mentioned that he had a great time on tour with you. Thank you for being engaged participants, for asking questions, and thank you for joining us!
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nadeemk954
June 14, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Anchorage in 3 hours
Denis is excellent!
Very knowledgeable, courteous and professional.
He did a great tour and worth the time and effort.
Highly recommended.
事業者からの返答
Thank you so much for this kind review of our 3-Hour Anchorage Sightseeing Tour! We're delighted to hear that Denis made such a wonderful impression — his knowledge, professionalism, and genuine care for every guest is exactly what we strive for at Greatland Adventures.
We'll be sure to pass along your lovely words to Denis — he'll be thrilled to hear it! We hope your time in Anchorage was everything you hoped for, and we'd love to welcome you back for another adventure in the future. Thank you for the recommendation!
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Dreamer15689035913
September 2, 2025 · via Tripadvisor
Something old, something new.
I learned new tidbits about Anchorage despite visiting there numerous times in the 90’s and after. I enjoyed how the trip was planned but slight changes were made to match the audience and weather.
事業者からの返答
Thank you for your kind review of our Private Anchorage City Tour! We’re so glad you enjoyed discovering some new insights about Anchorage, even after many visits. Our guides love tailoring each tour to the group and conditions, so it’s wonderful to hear that flexibility made your experience even better. We appreciate you joining us and hope to welcome you on another adventure soon!
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Sarah_W
December 5, 2024 · via Viator
Amazing!
Everything about this was wonderful! John was very knowledgeable if so many aspects of Alaska. Having never been before, was able to learn about the Earthquakes, the private airplanes, the mountains, it was awesome. He was able to personalize the trip to what I was interested in seeing.
事業者からの返答
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience of our Private Anchorage Sightseeing Tour! John's knowledge of Alaska and passion for sharing its unique history and landscapes truly make every trip special. It’s great to know that he was able to tailor the adventure to your interests and make your first visit to Alaska so engaging. We hope to welcome you back for more exploration in the future! Safe travels and warm wishes!
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familytraveler318
July 19, 2024 · via Tripadvisor
Great tour! Worth it!
Great tour! All 9 members of our group (from young adults to seniors) enjoyed the tour with guide Tim. He was very informative and answered all our questions. Tim texted before our tour to confirm the time/location and showed up on time. Would highly recommend this tour for a short, informative tour of Anchorage. It was perfect for our free day in Anchorage after our cruise and before our evening flight home.
事業者からの返答
Thanks for joining us on an Anchorage City Tour and we are happy to hear how you enjoyed your time with guide Tim! Come back to Alaska and visit us in the winter! And thanks for taking the time to leave a review.
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Inspiration638510
September 13, 2023 · via Tripadvisor
Waste of time and money
Waste of money and time. The tour guide was very knowledgeable and friendly, but the tour was nothing to write home about. Don’t waste your time and money and maybe just rent a car and drive around instead.
事業者からの返答
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We are very sorry to hear that your tour with us was not quite up to our normal 5-star standards. Most guests find this tour to be a valuable, informative, and entertaining introduction to Anchorage, Alaska. We would greatly appreciate it if you could reach out to us at info@greatlandadventures.com and provide some more detailed feedback so that we can take any necessary corrective actions. Thank you.
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Jet726216
August 30, 2023 · via Tripadvisor
SIMPLY THE BEST!
My group of 12 had an evening departure from Anchorage and we were looking for something to do to pass the time so I booked a private tour with GREATLAND ADVENTURES. Wow, did we hit the jackpot with Jonathan! He was amazing, so knowledgeable, personable and wanted to make sure the tour included our interests. We left Anchorage with a great experience and a newfound admiration for the town. Thank you Jonathan for making our final memory in Alaska the BEST! I highly recommend GREATLAND Adventures and I hope you get Jonathan for your tour!
事業者からの返答
Thank you for taking the time to give us an awesome shout out! We are stoked to hear that you had a great day with Jonathan. We think he is pretty great, and he definitely has the best mustache within our crew! We will make sure to pass this along to him. If you make it back to Alaska let us know if we can hook you up with a day with Jonathan again!
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Mary_B
August 28, 2023 · via Viator
Excellent and informative tour
Great tour - our guide Jonathan was very knowledgeable and professional. He personalized the tour for us, skipping what we wanted to skip and adding a stop for us. Excellent time!
事業者からの返答
Thank you so much for the kind review! The private tour is a great option for personalizing things. We are so glad that worked out for your group!
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annmU5269II
August 24, 2023 · via Tripadvisor
Great Tour of Anchorage
Fantastic Tour of Anchorage - our tour guide, Matt, was excellent! He catered to our group - answered all of our silly questions. We were able to spend more time at the places that we wanted to explore. We were a group of six of different ages and mobility abilities and this tour was perfect. I HIGHLY recommend this tour for a family or friends group
事業者からの返答
Hello! Thank you for the kind review. We will pass this along to Matt! He's great at answering all the questions, and none of them are sill! Come back and ask us more questions any time, and thanks again for joining us!
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Bob_S
August 22, 2023 · via Viator
Well Worth the Cost
Very thorough of Anchorage. Our guide, Steve, was knowledgeable, friendly and flexible. Great overview of Anchorage and its history.
事業者からの返答
Thank you for your kind review of our Private Anchorage 3-Hour City Tour! We're so glad you had a great time touring our favorite spots with Steve!