The Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park is essentially the core of Skagway's historic district. Join a ranger on guided walking tour of the historic district. Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park also offers exhibits, restored buildings, ranger presentations, and films. These free tours offer the best way to learn about life in the Gold Rush era. This is one of those things that the US National Park Service does very well. The 14 buildings, which are owned by the park, have been completely restored and include still-lifes and mannequins which represent the building's original use. Historical details about many more buildings which are leased by private retailers are also included on the tour.
Start with an informative, but slightly dated, short film narrated by William Holden. There are usually two tours every afternoon. Check the schedule at the visitor's center. Tours leave from the National Park visitors’ center, located in the old White Pass Railroad Depot building. If the schedule doesn't work with yours it can easily be done on your own with the free walking tour map and guide. The National Park Service also maintains and manages other sites in the area including the Chilkoot Trail, Dyea townsite, and the Gold Rush Cemetery.
If you would like to see a preview, you can also take a virtual tour at the park's web site.
Historic Skagway Walking Tour
Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park.