Fairbanks Heritage, Pipeline & Santa Claus House City Tour
Description
Discover the rich history and culture of Fairbanks on this informative city tour. Visit the Morris Thompson Cultural Center and the Museum of the North to gain insight into the region's heritage. Enjoy scenic views at the Pipeline Viewpoint, and don't miss a stop at the whimsical Santa Claus House where you can find unique souvenirs and snacks. This tour offers a perfect blend of education and enjoyment for all ages, making it ideal for families and history enthusiasts alike. - Explore the Morris Thompson Cultural Center and Museum of the North - Enjoy scenic views from the Pipeline Viewpoint and learn the history of it - Visit the famous Santa Claus House for souvenirs and snacks - Perfect for families and those interested in local history
Tour Options
Itinerary
Walk through some interactive displays showing the history of Fairbanks and Interior Alaska.
Walk through in-depth displays showing artifacts of the rich cultural history of Fairbanks and Interior Alaska. See everything from the local flora and fauna to wildlife from the past and present and the cultural impacts of the folks who have lived here for generations.
Get up close and personal with the world-famous Alyeska Pipeline. Hear from our experienced guide about the history and importance of the pipeline on the growth of Alaska.
Have a chance to meet the man himself, the Mr. Saint Nick! If you've been worried about finding that perfect gift from your Alaskan adventure, worry no more. The Santa Claus House is your one-stop-shop to everything from the perfect gift for yourself or your grand kids. But shopping on an empty stomach can be dangerous so try some of their world-famous fudge while you look around. You may even have a chance to meet some of the star athletes of Christmas, the reindeer!
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
pick up from local hotels and Airbnbs within the Fairbanks area Please note the van is not wheelchair accessible
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(21)
Keaton was a fantastic tour guide! Knowledgeable , interesting and very charming as he explained all about the pipeline, and the amazing museum displays to us. He told us about his personal Iditarod experiences as well which gave us perspective on what we were seeing. He was able to adjust the tour time so that we could make the most of our day in Fairbanks since it was only the four of us. His van was spacious, clean and comfortable as well. He is a gem and made our last day in Fairbanks memorable!
Keaton has a wealth of information about Alaska and explains it in a way that is easy to understand. Highly recommend!
Keaton is brilliant. We learned so much about the ltadorad races, the pipeline, Alaska history. We have mobility issues and he was patient and helpful and even took us to pharmacy to get a few things. We highly recommend this your. You will learn so much!
Greatly enjoyed the itinerary, and our guide,Keaton, was the Best. Very knowledgeable, friendly, interesting, accommodating and more. Would request him again for future tours. Five stars all around.
Each stop was interesting and the Museum and Center provided an abundance of detail on Alaskan history etc. However, the tour is “made” by the tour guide, and we had the Best.
A well conducted and interesting tour, thank you Keaton. Even the mushing and the dogs got my attention (I am no dog lover!) if perhaps a bit too much. Your own commitment to them stands out. You took us to some interesting places and helped me to appreciate them. Thank you, and good fortune with your business endeavours.
Small tour company allows for small group experiences! Guide was knowledgeable and let us take as long as we needed at each attraction.
Great experience, Scott went the extra mile in showing us around and explaining everything, the Visitor Center and Museum was interesting, loved seeing Santa Clause in June
Enjoyable small group tour. Guide was very flexible and let us take as much time as we wanted at each location. The exhibits at the visitor/cultural center and University of Alaska were well done and interesting. The pipeline stop didn’t have much there but since we had watched a film about its construction at the visitor center, we were able to appreciate the visit to this engineering marvel. We leaned into the tourist experience at the Santa Claus House and came away with a few items! Would recommend this tour.
Scott was wonderful, enjoyed hearing about his family and he was very knowledgeable about the area, loved the small group, would highly recommend this tour
