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Salt Lake City Tour by City Sights: Discover the Heart of Utah - Salt Lake City

Salt Lake City Tour by City Sights: Discover the Heart of Utah

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Difficulty

easy

Duration

2–3 hours

Fitness Level

Suitable for most fitness levels, with some walking involved

Overview

Discover Salt Lake City’s rich history and iconic landmarks with a captivating 2.5-hour guided tour. Perfect for first-timers and history buffs alike, this experience offers a deep dive into the city’s most significant sites and stories.

Salt Lake City, Utah

ULTIMATE Salt Lake City Tour

Multiple times daily | 2.5 hours | $59.99

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About This Adventure

Embark on a captivating 2.5-hour tour of Salt Lake City, exploring iconic attractions like Temple Square, Capitol Hill, and Brigham Young’s estate. Discover rich history, stunning architecture, and breathtaking mountain views as you visit landmarks such as the largest genealogy library and the awe-inspiring Pony Express Monument.

Our most popular tour for 40 years! A comprehensive 20-mile adventure around Salt Lake City including several stops at top attractions.


Rates

  • Adults (Ages 9+) - $59.99 plus tax
  • Children (Ages 2-8) - $30.00 plus tax
  • Infants on lap (Ages under 2) - Free

Duration

2.5 hours


Itinerary

TEMPLE SQUARE: Utah’s most visited attraction, 7 million visitors a year

  • Tabernacle: built in 1867, home of the world renowned Mormon Tabernacle Choir and one of the largest pipe organs in the world, 11,632 pipes!
  • Temple: the most iconic building in Utah
  • Family History Library: largest genealogy library in the world
  • Conference Center: largest theater-style auditorium ever built, 21,000 seats
  • Historic Hotel Utah: a century-old luxury hotel that hosted U.S. presidents, dignitaries and celebrities

CAPITOL HILL: unique history, regal architecture and breathtaking scenery

  • Capitol: 2nd most beautiful in America
  • Scenic overlook: spectacular views of Rocky Mountains
  • Council Hall: City Hall of the Old West
  • Mormon Battalion Monument: first and only religious unit in the U.S. military

PIONEER HERITAGE STATE PARK

  • Mormon Pioneer Trail: 70,000 pioneers walked 1,300 miles
  • This is the Place monument: Mormon pioneers and explorers of the American West
  • Scenic overlook: mountain views, overlook of the entire valley and Great Salt Lake
  • Pony Express Monument: awe-inspiring statues and Pony Express station with a beautiful mountain backdrop

BRIGHAM YOUNG’S ESTATE:

  • Beehive House: stately home of Brigham Young, known as the “American Moses”
  • Lion House: a polygamous mansion for 20 wives and 50 children in the Old West
  • Eagle Gate arch: Prominent 76-foot span arch with a 2-ton American eagle statue atop, marks the entrance to Brigham Young’s estate

OTHER ATTRACTIONS:

  • Union Pacific Depot: one of the finest train stations in the Old West
  • Gateway Center & Olympic Legacy Plaza: “The Gateway to the City”
  • Pioneer Square: first settlement in Utah
  • Fort Douglas: Civil War-era fort
  • Olympic Village and Stadium: relive the most successful Winter Olympics ever
  • University of Utah: oldest state university west of Missouri River

Historic Brigham Street Mansions District: millionaires row from 100 years ago

  • Governor’s Mansion, and other mansions of wealthy mining magnates
  • Cathedral of the Madeleine: Roman Catholic headquarters in Utah
  • First Presbyterian Church: beautiful stained glass windows
  • Masonic Temple: Egyptian Revival architecture
  • Trolley Square: 1908 trolley depot, refashioned with inspiration from Ghirardelli Square in San Francisco
  • Library Square: designed by a world-famous architect in Modern style
  •  City Hall: marvelous architecture of 1894
    

Adventure Tips

Wear comfortable shoes

This tour involves walking through various urban sites, so arrive with suitable footwear.

Bring a camera

Capture the city views and architectural details at landmarks like Capitol Hill and Temple Square.

Check the weather forecast

Be prepared for possible sun or rain, depending on the season, to ensure a comfortable experience.

Arrive early

Starting on time ensures you get the full experience without missing any highlights.

Local Insights

Wildlife

  • Pigeons in city squares
  • Urban hawks spotted near high-rise buildings

History

Salt Lake City was founded in 1847 by Mormon pioneers seeking religious freedom, and many landmarks reflect its unique heritage.

Conservation

The city actively promotes green initiatives, encouraging walking tours and maintaining historic sites sustainably.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Recommended Gear

Comfortable walking shoes

Essential

Necessary for walking between city landmarks comfortably.

Sun protection

Bring sunglasses, hat, or sunscreen to stay shielded from the sun during summer tours.

summer specific

Light jacket or layers

Weather can vary; layering helps adjust for temperature changes.

spring|fall|winter specific

Camera or smartphone

Capture memorable moments along the city tour route.