Salt Lake City Guided Bus Tour

4.7
(1,298 reviews)

2 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
Offered in: English

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.

What's Included

English-speaking tour guide

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
Radisson Hotel Salt Lake City Downtown

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

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
  • 1
    This is the Place Heritage Park

    An authentic1860 pioneer village. Visitor's pavilion, This Is The Place State Park and Monument, gift shop, restrooms.

    18 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Temple Square

    Hear live, the World Famous Tabernacle organ. Temple Square is the center point of the city and the most popular tourist site.

    20 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Utah State Capitol

    Magnificent. A true National treasure Definitely one of the most beautiful capitols in America.

    15 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 4
    Cathedral of the Madeleine

    A stunning and gorgeous cathedral built in 1901 and the mother church for Roman Catholics in Utah. Tour inside and picture taking.

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • Beehive House (Pass by)

    Pioneer mansion of Brigham Young, founder of Salt Lake City. Guide will give instructions for arranging free guest tours for our guests.

    Admission ticket free
  • 5
    Mormon Pioneer National Historic Trail

    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

    2 minutes Admission ticket free
  • Governor's Mansion (Pass by)

    The historic home of a wealthy silver miner 100 years ago is now the largest governor's mansions in America.

    Admission ticket free
  • The Salt Lake Masonic Temple (Pass by)

    Egyptian revival architecture - Hollywood movie scenes are often filmed inside.

    Admission ticket free
  • Olympic Cauldron Park (Pass by)

    Hear the story of the most successful Winter Olympic Games ever and see the Olympic Cauldron that was used in the Opening Ceremonies

    Admission ticket free
  • 6
    Deuel Pioneer Log Home

    Original log cabin from 1847 when Salt Lake City was founded. Picture stop.

    2 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 7
    Council Hall

    Historic City Hall - Where the first woman in America voted. Guides narrate the dramatic event. Woman's suffrage monument.

    2 minutes Admission ticket free
  • McCune Mansion (Pass by)

    Hear the story behind Utah's first million-dollar mansion

    Admission ticket free
  • The Conference Center Of The Church Of Jesus Christ Of Latter-day Saints (Pass by)

    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

    Admission ticket free
  • Salt Lake City Public Library (Pass by)

    Its Modern architecture won national awards and made it "America's Library of the Year" Architect, Moshe Safdie, is now World famous.

    Admission ticket free
  • City and County Building (Pass by)

    Built in 1894 to rival the nearby Salt Lake Temple. A masterpiece of Richardson Romanesque architecture towering over 250 feet tall.

    Admission ticket free
  • National Pony Express Monument (Pass by)

    Hear the story of the Pony Express and see the monument to the riders

    Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Folding wheelchairs and walkers may be accommodated but you must notify us by email at least 24 hours before the tour
Supplied by City Sights, Inc.

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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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