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Great experience
Really enjoyed the history of each location!
Operator response
I'm glad to hear that you were able experience some of the unique history in Juneau! Hope to have you back sometime in the near future.
Downtown Juneau Mount Roberts Perseverance Trail Audio Guides
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At a glance
- Duration
- 1–8 hours
- Price from
- $20 / person
- Location
- Juneau, United States
- Rating
- 5.0 / 5 · 2 reviews
- Languages
- DE, DE, JA, JA
- Group
- Private
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Confirmation
- Instant
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operator
- Alaska Audio Guide
- Meeting point
- Self-guided audio tour you play on your own phone — no host meets you here. This is just a recommended start; there is no set start time. Includes 3tours, each starting point is near the dock, and found in the app. Download before you go (much of Juneau has no cell signal); explore at your own pace.
Description
Three self-guided audio tours starting steps from the cruise dock: the downtown Juneau walking tour plus the Mount Roberts and Perseverance Trail hikes — 47 GPS story stops. One purchase plays from one phone as you explore together. Written by a born-and-raised Southeast Alaskan; GPS triggers each story hands-free, fully offline. Just so it's clear: this is not a live human guide and not a paper ticket — it's a self-guided audio experience written by someone who actually walks these trails. You'll hear how Gold Creek built a capital city, stand at the Glory Hole, meet Patsy Ann at the waterfront, climb past Father Brown's Cross, and stop by the Red Dog Saloon and St. Nicholas Russian Orthodox Church — stories no placard will hand you. No date, no time limit, no expiry — and no signal needed on the trails. Setup takes about 2 minutes — full steps are on your Viator ticket and in your confirmation email (check spam). In the app, your pass appears as "Downtown Juneau Explorer."
Schedule & prices
- Runs
- Every day
- Next available
- Sat, Oct 10
- Group price
- $20 per group of up to 15
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 9.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Juneau
Downtown Juneau Walking Tour - 14 GPS stops through the waterfront and old town — how a gold strike built a capital no road can reach, the Red Dog Saloon's real history, and Patsy Ann, the bull terrier who met every steamship at the dock.
St. Nicholas Orthodox Church
A wooden Russian Orthodox church an Indigenous community paid for themselves in 1894 — and the reason why isn't the one you'd assume. GPS-triggered audio plays as you reach it, telling the real story. Viewed from the street as part of the self-guided downtown tour; any interior visit is separate.
Alaska Governor’s Mansion
A stop on the downtown walking tour. GPS-triggered audio plays as you arrive, covering Juneau's improbable status as a capital no road can reach and the repeated failed attempts to move the government. Viewed from the public street, hands-free.
Mount Roberts Trail
The hike locals actually do, climbing through rainforest above downtown Juneau. As you ascend, GPS-triggered audio shares the trail's gold-rush history, its rare ecosystem, and the priest who built the path. The tramway ride down is a separate paid ticket, not included in this audio tour.
Red Dog Saloon
A Juneau institution and a stop on the downtown walking tour. As you reach it, GPS-triggered audio plays the saloon's colorful history and the tale of the Wyatt Earp revolver that can't quite be Wyatt Earp's revolver. Listen on the street, hands-free — entry and any purchases inside are your own.
Perseverance National Recreation Trail
8.5 miles into Gold Creek valley on the miners' historic route — 20 stories cover the Glory Hole, the mine ruins, and the grueling climb miners made before every shift.
What's included
Included
Unlimited lifetime access — use it as many times as you like, on any trip or to replay at home
GPS-triggered audio that plays automatically and hands-free as you walk or hike
In-app maps showing parking, restrooms, Wi-Fi, and landmarks
Written transcripts for every stop, plus multilingual translations
Fully offline — audio and maps work with zero cell service once downloaded
Access to all 3 self-guided audio tours of Downtown Juneau
Not included
Transportation to and between the tour starting points
Smartphone — you use your own device
Headphones or earphones
In-person or live guide — this is a self-guided audio tour
Cellular data or Wi-Fi
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
5.0
2 reviews
Important Information
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does this tour take?
Downtown Juneau Mount Roberts Perseverance Trail Audio Guides lasts about 1–8 hours. The itinerary has 6 stops.
How much does this tour cost?
Prices start at $20 per person for this Juneau experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
What days does this tour run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day.
Can I cancel this tour for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Where does the tour start?
The meeting point is Self-guided audio tour you play on your own phone — no host meets you here. This is just a recommended start; there is no set start time. Includes 3tours, each starting point is near the dock, and found in the app. Download before you go (much of Juneau has no cell signal); explore at your own pace. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
What languages is this tour offered in?
The experience is available in DE, DE, JA, JA, EN, EN, ZH-CN, ZH-CN, FR, FR, ES, ES.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 15 travellers can book together.
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Is this tour worth it?
Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 2 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Alaska Audio Guide.
Reviews(2)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
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A better option to just browsing the shops
We were on a one day port visit with no plans other than walk around a bit. This was perfect for giving us the history and background of the things we were seeing. It started raining heavily so we only did half of the downtown tour. We would have loved doing the rest of the downtown plus the Mt. Robert’s and Perseverance Trail had there been more time and better weather. My only concern is the starting point was slightly confusing but we figured it out by tapping on the location markers. A side benefit was going into the State Capitol and picking up a self guided tour of that. Something this tour recommended.
Operator response
The weather is the one thing we wish that could be controlled around here! Thank you for the review and I will see if I can help make the starting point a little more obvious on the map for future users. You can manually access all of the tour points at any time and even have them play one after another if you would like to hear the rest of the tours when you are back home. Come back to Alaska when you get the chance, we love having wonderful visitors explore the area!
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