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The Best of Fairbanks: Half-Day City Highlights Tour

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4.4680853 out of 5 stars
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Activity provider:1st Alaska Tours
The Best of Fairbanks: Half-Day City Highlights Tour
4.4680853 out of 5 stars
4.5
4.4680853 out of 5 stars
47 reviews

Enjoy a day out on the town in Fairbanks, Alaska. Visit the main highlights and attractions in the Golden Heart City. End the day with a trip to Santa Claus House in North Pole!

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Duration 5.5 hours
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English
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Pick-up from your hotel in town in Fairbanks

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Lisa – United States

We saw various sites around Fairbanks. I especially enjoyed seeing the pipeline and visiting the museum.

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Sharon L – United States

Our tour guide Wendy made our tour. She shared her knowledge of Alaska in a way that made it one of learning and enjoyable. She was very personable and fun.

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  • Discover the rich history of Fairbanks at the Morris Thompson Cultural Center
  • Explore the displays at the UAF Museum of the North
  • Visit Santa at North Pole

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Your Fairbanks City Highlight Tour begins with a pick-up from your Fairbanks hotel in town, so you can skip the hassle of transportation and taxi costs.

Start your exploration of Fairbanks at the Morris Thompson Cultural and Visitor's Center. Here you will receive a great introduction to the culture and history of Fairbanks and Alaska.

Next, make your way to the Trans Alaska Pipeline. The pipeline viewpoint is the perfect spot to explain the astonishing engineering of the pipeline, the oil field in Prudhoe Bay, and the Alaska oil industry.

You'll also visit the University of Alaska Museum of the North. Dramatic architecture and new exhibit galleries make this museum an extraordinary destination. Here you'll discover fascinating stories about Alaska’s cultures, places, and wildlife.

Finally, head to the Santa Claus House. Visit Santa at his home at North Pole and maybe get a chance to have your picture taken with Mr. and Mrs. Claus. The Santa Claus House has plenty of souvenirs available for purchase if you would like to take a small piece of Alaska home with you!

You'll be taken back to your hotel after your tour.

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  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • UAF Musem entrance fee
  • Pickup and drop-off at Airbnb or private residences
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  • Children under 5 years

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4.5 /5

based on 47 reviews

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Lisa – United StatesJune 8, 2025 – Verified booking
We saw various sites around Fairbanks. I especially enjoyed seeing the pipeline and visiting the museum.
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Sharon L – United StatesSeptember 3, 2024 – Verified booking
Our tour guide Wendy made our tour. She shared her knowledge of Alaska in a way that made it one of learning and enjoyable. She was very personable and fun.
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Linda S. – United StatesJuly 26, 2024 – Verified booking
Very nice tour. Our guide, Joseph was knowledgeable about everything we saw.

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