Tour guide in Skagway Samuel S.

Skagway, United States

English

156

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Since Nov 28, 2019

61.0

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I'm Samuel S., your private tour guide in Skagway

Guide #36484

Hello! My name is Samuel, but you can call me Sam. I have two passions in life. Creating music and giving tours out of Skagway. I grew up in the Arizona desert, but in 2013, for a change of scenery, I took a summer job here in Skagway, Alaska. I had no idea how much I would LOVE it! It is my favorite place! I decided to stay and I now call Skagway home. Being such a small community (population 600 in the winter), it wasn't long before I knew everybody. I love the people who live here, I love the rich history of how this tiny town in the middle of nowhere came to be (hint: The last great gold rush of 1898). And, of course, I absolutely LOVE the vast natural beauty. It has the most impressive views I have ever seen and its VERY different than Phoenix, Arizona! When you come visit Skagway and take a drive with me up north into Canada, I know you will understand why I love Skagway. I am always eager and happy to show new people around. I have been a dedicated private tour guide since 2017. I am told people enjoy my tours because I am patient, curtious, laid back and have a good sense of humor. I believe your vacation should be relaxing and FUN! I consider it my job to put your mind at ease, show you the good stuff, tell you the interesting facts and maybe even try to make you laugh. The best part about my tours is that they are private and CUSTOM! We stop where and when you want to stop and I will cater to your specific interests and needs. Like hiking? We will pull over and go for a hike. Don't like to get out of the car? We will stay in and troll the roads for wildlife! I hope you will join me and give me the honor of sharing with you my favorite place! -Sam I have a chauffer's license. If you have a wheelchair, it has to be a compact foldable chair so that it can fit in the van. No wheelchair lift. Must be able to get in and out of vehicle.

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  • Sarah D.United States
    2 weeks ago

    Sam was kind, helpful, and funny. He told lots of stories and was excited as we were to see wildlife. He drove us through his own neighborhood and really gave us a feel for how the locals live. He also supplies a car seat if needed which was a very nice accommodation AND made time for us to swim in a lake on our way back! I am very glad I booked this type of private tour...

  • Candace R.United States
    August 2026

    Lovely tour in Skagway and the Yukon with Samuel. Lots of photo ops and he would stop anywhere if we requested it. Samuel was very knowledgeable and personable. Would use him again!

  • Kathy K.United States
    August 2026

    We loved the option to go with a dedicated tour guide for our family group. Having a guide who lives in Skagway was the extra special sauce for a wonderful tour.

  • Merwyn M.United States
    August 2026

    Sam was great. He was extremely prepared. Even had a telescope available so that we could see the mountain goats that he somehow spotted with his necked eye as he was driving. Amazing. He was willing to stay as long as we wanted or do things in any order we desired. All with an eye to getting us back to our ship on time. He was knowledgeable about what he was...