Salt Lake City Guided Sightseeing Bus Tour

Key facts

What's included

Itinerary

1. Stop 1

   Admire the Salt Lake Temple, a stunning granite structure with six spires and intricate details. Your guide shares stories about its construction, symbolism, and significance, offering photo opportunities in its beautifully landscaped surroundings.

   5 minutes

2. Stop 2

   Explore Temple Square, Utah's top tourist attraction, featuring the Salt Lake Temple, historic Tabernacle, gardens, and pioneer monuments. Your guide highlights its cultural and spiritual importance.

   15 minutes

3. Stop 3

   Experience the renowned organ recitals inside the Tabernacle, known for its remarkable acoustics and over 11,000 pipes. Hear stories of its craftsmanship and ongoing musical role.

   15 minutes

4. Stop 4

   Visit the Salt Lake Tabernacle itself, an architectural marvel with a massive dome and legendary acoustics, hosting performances and broadcasts for over 150 years.

   15 minutes

5. Stop 5

   See the Utah State Capitol, perched on Capitol Hill with sweeping views, featuring neoclassical architecture, murals, and a grand rotunda reflecting Utah’s history.

   20 minutes

6. Stop 6

   Visit the LDS Conference Center, the largest religious auditorium in the world, with advanced acoustics, rooftop gardens, and during summer, the Tabernacle Choir performances.

   1 minute

7. Stop 7

   Learn about the Mormon Battalion Monument, honoring volunteers who marched 2,000 miles during the Mexican-American War, symbolizing pioneer sacrifice and patriotism.

   5 minutes

8. Stop 8

   See the City and County Building, an impressive Romanesque Revival sandstone structure with a clock tower, rich history, and beautiful grounds.

   1 minute

9. Stop 9

   Visit the Cathedral of the Madeleine, Salt Lake City’s Gothic Revival Catholic cathedral, known for its stained glass and European craftsmanship.

   5 minutes

10. Stop 10

    Stand at the spot where Brigham Young declared 'This is the right place' in 1847, with panoramic views of the Salt Lake Valley and the mountains.

    15 minutes

11. Stop 11

    Experience part of the Mormon Pioneer Trail, learning about the brave pioneers’ 1,300-mile journey West and their resilience in building Salt Lake City.

    5 minutes

12. Stop 12

    See City Creek Center, a modern shopping and dining hub with a natural creek, lush gardens, and innovative design, symbolizing Salt Lake City’s growth.

    1 minute

13. Stop 13

    View the Utah Governor’s Mansion, an elegant early 20th-century residence overlooking the city, with stories about Utah’s political history.

    1 minute

14. Stop 14

    Observe the Salt Lake City Public Library, designed by Moshe Safdie, with its striking curved glass facade and rooftop garden, exemplifying contemporary architecture.

    1 minute

15. Stop 15

    See the Beehive House, Brigham Young’s former residence, symbolizing pioneer industry and leadership, with stories about early Utah life.

    1 minute

16. Stop 16

    Visit Council Hall, Utah’s territorial capitol from 1866-1896, a historic Greek Revival building moved brick-by-brick to its current location, reflecting political history.

    1 minute

17. Stop 17

    Gaze at the Olympic Cauldron, a symbol of the 2002 Winter Olympics, standing 72 feet tall with stories of Utah’s Olympic journey and community pride.

    1 minute

18. Stop 18

    See the Delta Center, home of the Utah Jazz, a venue with rich sports history, Olympic connections, and iconic concerts that shaped Salt Lake City’s entertainment scene.

    1 minute

19. Stop 19

    Admire the Joseph Smith Memorial Building, once the Hotel Utah, a historic landmark with grand architecture and stories of Utah’s hospitality and faith.

    1 minute

20. Stop 20

    Explore the Gateway district, a lively outdoor space built for the 2002 Olympics, now a hub of dining, shopping, and community events with a rich history of transformation.

    1 minute

21. Stop 21

    Visit the Family History Library, the world’s largest genealogical library, where stories of pioneers and modern technology connect families worldwide.

    1 minute

22. Stop 22

    See the same historic Family History Library, emphasizing its importance in genealogy and Utah’s legacy of record-keeping and family connection.

    1 minute

23. Stop 23

    View the historic Fort Douglas parade grounds, established during the Civil War, highlighting Utah’s military and frontier history.

    1 minute

24. Stop 24

    Repeat of Stop 23, emphasizing Fort Douglas’ significance in Utah’s military history and early settlement.

    1 minute

25. Stop 25

    See Abravanel Hall, Salt Lake City’s premier concert venue, known for its exceptional acoustics and cultural influence, founded in 1979.

    1 minute

26. Stop 26

    View the Church Office Building, the LDS Church’s global headquarters, with its modern design and role in worldwide church leadership.

    1 minute

27. Stop 27

    Gaze at the McCune Mansion, an elegant early 20th-century estate built for railroad magnate Alfred W. McCune, symbolizing Utah’s Gilded Age prosperity.

    1 minute

28. Stop 28

    See Rice-Eccles Stadium, the site of the 2002 Winter Olympics, hosting sports events and concerts, symbolizing Utah’s athletic spirit.

    1 minute

29. Stop 29

    Visit Kingsbury Hall, a historic performing arts venue that has hosted countless cultural events and performances since 1930.

    1 minute

30. Stop 30

    Enjoy Washington Square, a historic park with the Salt Lake City and County Building, a Romanesque landmark central to civic life for over a century.

    1 minute

31. Stop 31

    Experience Temple Square, the city’s most iconic site, featuring the Salt Lake Temple, historic architecture, and lush gardens, symbolizing faith and community.

    5 minutes

32. Stop 32

    Visit the Assembly Hall, a Gothic-style building on Temple Square, known for its stained glass and role in community gatherings since 1882.

    1 minute

33. Stop 33

    Pass beneath the Eagle Gate, a historic landmark symbolizing pioneer heritage, with a bronze eagle spanning its arch, welcoming visitors since 1859.

    1 minute

34. Stop 34

    View the Brigham Young Monument and the Salt Lake Meridian Marker, key symbols of Utah’s pioneer history and land surveying origins.

    1 minute

35. Stop 35

    See the Salt Lake Masonic Temple, an architectural symbol of fraternal tradition and civic pride, built in 1927 with neoclassical grandeur.

    1 minute

36. Stop 36

    Visit the Deuel Pioneer Log Home, built in 1847, one of Salt Lake City’s earliest dwellings, representing pioneer perseverance and humble beginnings.

    1 minute

37. Stop 37

    Explore Trolley Square, a historic streetcar hub turned shopping and dining district, preserving early 20th-century industrial charm.

    1 minute

Meeting point & pickup

Meet at the starting 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.

Cancellation & confirmation