What You Will Do
THIS is the original, most trusted tour of Salt Lake City for 44 years! Led by top-rated local tour guides, our immersive storytelling brings the history to life.
In 2.5 hours, you’ll experience a carefully refined 20-mile loop through the city’s most iconic landmarks and hidden gems, with stops including the grand Utah Capitol to the serene Temple Square, the historic Mormon Pioneer Trail Monument, and the magnificent Cathedral of the Madeleine.
Why spend your visit juggling GPS directions and wrestling with traffic when you could be soaking up the beauty, history, and charm of Salt Lake City? Our guests always say this was “the best first thing they did in SLC.” Sit back, relax, and take in the sights from the comfort of our air-conditioned bus with large panoramic windows. Our passionate guides will share fascinating insights, entertaining stories, and local secrets you simply won’t find on your own.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Itinerary
Meeting Point
Tour bus parks curbside on the street in front of Radisson Downtown Hotel 10-15 minutes before tour to begin boarding. Wait outside main lobby doors at this time.
PARKING available across the street (address of lot entrance: 40 John Stockton Drive). Arrive an additional 10 minutes early if parking
1
This is the Place Heritage Park
18 minutes
An authentic1860 pioneer village. Visitor's pavilion, This Is The Place State Park and Monument, gift shop, restrooms.
2
Temple Square
20 minutes
Hear live, the World Famous Tabernacle organ. Temple Square is the center point of the city and the most popular tourist site.
3
Utah State Capitol
15 minutes
Magnificent. A true National treasure Definitely one of the most beautiful capitols in America.
4
Cathedral of the Madeleine
10 minutes
A stunning and gorgeous cathedral built in 1901 and the mother church for Roman Catholics in Utah. Tour inside and picture taking.
5
Beehive House
Pioneer mansion of Brigham Young, founder of Salt Lake City. Guide will give instructions for arranging free guest tours for our guests.
6
Mormon Pioneer National Historic Trail
2 minutes
A 1,300 mile trail that 70,000 Mormon pioneers travelled. Ask guide to point out the trail's end. It's still visible after 170 years
7
Governor's Mansion
The historic home of a wealthy silver miner 100 years ago is now the largest governor's mansions in America.
8
The Salt Lake Masonic Temple
Egyptian revival architecture - Hollywood movie scenes are often filmed inside.
9
Olympic Cauldron Park
Hear the story of the most successful Winter Olympic Games ever and see the Olympic Cauldron that was used in the Opening Ceremonies
10
Deuel Pioneer Log Home
2 minutes
Original log cabin from 1847 when Salt Lake City was founded. Picture stop.
11
Council Hall
2 minutes
Historic City Hall - Where the first woman in America voted. Guides narrate the dramatic event. Woman's suffrage monument.
12
McCune Mansion
Hear the story behind Utah's first million-dollar mansion
13
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints Conference Center
A 21,000 seat religious auditorium for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, made of Rocky Mountain stone and covered with a 4-acre garden on the roof
14
Salt Lake City Public Library
Its Modern architecture won national awards and made it "America's Library of the Year" Architect, Moshe Safdie, is now World famous.
15
City and County Building
Built in 1894 to rival the nearby Salt Lake Temple. A masterpiece of Richardson Romanesque architecture towering over 250 feet tall.
16
National Pony Express Monument
Hear the story of the Pony Express and see the monument to the riders
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