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7 Best Historical Tours In Fairbanks

Ranked by traveller popularity

The 7 most-booked historical tours out of Fairbanks, ranked by traveller numbers. What's actually on the itinerary, what the conditions are like, and what each one really costs once the pickups and gear are in.

7 Best Historical Tours In Fairbanks

Alaskan Heritage & Sightseeing Tour

Alaskan Heritage & Sightseeing Tour - University of Alaska Museum of the North: The Main Reason Most People Say Yes

1.Alaskan Heritage & Sightseeing Tour

Most Popular 5.0

A small-group Fairbanks tour with pipeline views, Museum of the North, Chena River culture stops, and a North Pole Santa visit, plus pickup.

“Our guide Rachel was exceptional! She gave so many tidbits of history and facts that made the trip so enjoyable, we could have talked with her for hours!”

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Fairbanks: Gold Dredge 8 Historic Train Tour

Fairbanks: Gold Dredge 8 Historic Train Tour - Getting there from Fairbanks: Old Steese Highway meeting point

2.Fairbanks: Gold Dredge 8 Historic Train Tour

4.9

Fairbanks Gold Dredge 8 tour with Tanana Valley Railroad ride, guided dredge history, gold panning, and Trans-Alaska Pipeline views.

“I loved everything about the tour. The guide was amazing and very informative. I loved the hands on experience of what it was like to pan gold during that time. I also enjoyed viewing the artifacts from that time period that were located in the gifts shops. Overall, it was an amazing excursion! I highly…”

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Private Guided Dog Sledding on the Historic Yukon Quest Trail

Private Guided Dog Sledding on the Historic Yukon Quest Trail - Hooked Up and Ready: The Sled Ride on the Yukon Quest Trail

3.Private Guided Dog Sledding on the Historic Yukon Quest Trail

5.0

Private dog sledding on the Yukon Quest trail from Fairbanks: warm yurt welcome, one-on-one husky time, and a 7-mile ride.

“Amanda and Chase were so friendly and greeted us at the car. They took the time to chat while we were getting ready and made a genuine connection. Amanda was our guide and made sure we got to meet and love on each dog on the team. You can tell that she loves her dogs…”

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Summer Kennel Visit at Historic Trail Breaker Kennel

Summer Kennel Visit at Historic Trail Breaker Kennel - Your One-Hour Itinerary at Trail Breaker Kennel

4.Summer Kennel Visit at Historic Trail Breaker Kennel

5.0

Visit Trail Breaker Kennel in Fairbanks for a guided look at Alaskan huskies, dog mushing life, and close-up puppy time for about an hour.

“Meeting and learning about Alaskan huskies was a very fun and informative experience at the Trail Breaker Kennel. Our guide, Tori, was very knowledgeable, having grown up in a mushing family and having raised Alaskan huskies for her entire young life. We learned so much about these dogs and their importance in Alaska, and it…”

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Fairbanks: Private Mush on the Historic Yukon Quest Trail

Fairbanks: Private Mush on the Historic Yukon Quest Trail - Meet, seat, and go: how the ride starts (and what to watch for)

5.Fairbanks: Private Mush on the Historic Yukon Quest Trail

5.0

Private dog sledding on the historic Yukon Quest trail near Fairbanks, with warm gear, a halfway frozen lake stop, and a yurt fire warming.

“This is a must do if you visit! Our mushers were excellent and gave us a lot of info about mushing, dogs, wildlife, etc. And that's all before the dogs being as amazing as they are. They love pets and are all very friendly.”

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Fairbanks Heritage, Pipeline & Santa Claus House City Tour

Fairbanks Heritage, Pipeline & Santa Claus House City Tour - First Stop: Morris Thompson Cultural & Visitors Center

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