Salt Lake City Guided Bus Tour

• Experience one of Salt Lake City’s most moving traditions: the organ recitals in the world-famous Tabernacle at Temple Square. The historic Tabernacle itself is an architectural marvel, completed in 1867 with a roof designed to carry sound so perfectly that even a pin drop can be heard across the hall....

Step inside one of America's most acoustically perfect buildings—the Salt Lake Tabernacle. Built in 1867 by Mormon pioneers, this architectural marvel features a massive self-supporting dome spanning 150 feet with zero interior pillars, creating unobstructed views and legendary acoustics where you can hear a pin drop from 170 feet away....

Visit the magnificent Utah State Capitol—one of America's most beautiful state capitol buildings, perched majestically on Capitol Hill with commanding views of Salt Lake City and the Wasatch Mountains. Completed in 1916, this stunning Neoclassical masterpiece features a copper dome rising 285 feet and architecture rivaling the finest government buildings...

Experience the LDS Conference Center—the world's largest religious auditorium and a modern architectural masterpiece. Completed in 2000, this impressive structure seats 21,000 people and showcases some of the most advanced acoustics ever designed. Your guide highlights the building's remarkable features: the rooftop garden with waterfalls and native plantings, grand bronze...

Visit the Mormon Battalion Monument—a powerful tribute to one of the most remarkable military marches in American history. This monument honors the 500 Latter-day Saint volunteers who enlisted during the Mexican-American War and completed the longest infantry march in U.S. military history: 2,000 miles from Iowa to San Diego in...

Admire the stunning City and County Building—Utah's most spectacular example of Romanesque Revival architecture. Completed in 1894, this magnificent sandstone structure features a soaring clock tower rising 256 feet, ornate turrets, arched windows, and intricate stone carvings. Your guide shares fascinating stories about the building's construction during a pivotal time...

Marvel at the Cathedral of the Madeleine—Salt Lake City's stunning Gothic Revival masterpiece and the only Catholic cathedral in Utah. Completed in 1909, this architectural jewel features soaring spires, intricate stonework, and some of the most breathtaking stained glass windows in the American West. Your guide shares fascinating stories about...

Visit the exact location where Brigham Young declared "This is the right place" in 1847, ending the pioneers' grueling 1,300-mile journey from Illinois. This historic site marks where 148 pioneers first viewed the Salt Lake Valley after emerging from Emigration Canyon—a moment that defined the American West. Your guide shares...

Experience a section of the Mormon Pioneer National Historic Trail—the legendary 1,300-mile route that brought over 70,000 Latter-day Saint pioneers from Illinois to Utah between 1846-1869. This National Historic Trail marks one of the largest voluntary migrations in American history. Your guide reveals stories of incredible determination and sacrifice as...

See City Creek Center—downtown Salt Lake City's premier shopping, dining, and entertainment destination spanning three city blocks. Opened in 2012, this stunning $1.5 billion development seamlessly blends upscale retail with beautifully landscaped outdoor spaces, creating an urban oasis in the heart of the city. Your guide shares fascinating stories about...

View the historic Utah Governor's Mansion—an elegant example of early 20th-century architecture perched prominently in Salt Lake City's Federal Heights neighborhood. Built in 1902 as a private residence, this stately home became the official governor's residence in 1937 and has housed Utah's governors for nearly 90 years. Your guide shares...

View the Salt Lake City Public Library—one of America's most architecturally distinctive public buildings. Designed by celebrated architect Moshe Safdie and opened in 2003, this six-story structure features a striking curved glass wall and rooftop garden that have earned international recognition. Your guide explains what makes this $84 million building...

View the historic Beehive House—Brigham Young's official residence from 1854 to 1877 and one of Salt Lake City's most significant pioneer-era buildings. Named for the beehive symbol atop its roof representing industry and cooperation, this elegant adobe structure served as both the home of Utah's territorial governor and the social...

View the historic Council Hall—a charming red-brick building that served as Utah's territorial capitol from 1866 to 1896. This Greek Revival structure witnessed some of the most important political moments in Utah's journey to statehood, including heated debates over polygamy, women's suffrage, and territorial governance. Your guide shares compelling stories...

Gaze up at the gleaming Olympic Cauldron, Salt Lake City’s enduring symbol of the 2002 Winter Games. Rising 72 feet in glass and steel, it stands as a proud reminder of the year Utah welcomed the world. The cauldron’s modern design and mountain backdrop still capture the spirit of innovation...

See the Delta Center, Salt Lake City’s world-class arena and home of the Utah Jazz, where sports history and local pride come together in the heart of downtown. From its striking architecture to its role in shaping the city’s identity, this venue has hosted everything from NBA playoffs and Olympic...

Admire the elegant Joseph Smith Memorial Building, one of Salt Lake City’s most beloved landmarks. Once the grand Hotel Utah, this striking white-terracotta structure opened in 1911 as the city’s first luxury hotel—welcoming presidents, celebrities, and travelers from around the world. Its ornate Beaux-Arts architecture and timeless presence still capture...

Take in the Gateway, Salt Lake City’s vibrant open-air district that beautifully blends history, architecture, and modern life. Built as the gathering place for the 2002 Winter Olympics, this urban plaza once welcomed visitors from around the world and today stands as a symbol of the city’s evolution—where rail yards...

See the world-renowned Family History Library, a cornerstone of Temple Square and a treasure for anyone curious about where they come from. Founded by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, this remarkable institution has grown into the largest genealogical library on earth—housing billions of ancestral records that connect...

See the world-renowned Family History Library, a cornerstone of Temple Square and a treasure for anyone curious about where they come from. Founded by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, this remarkable institution has grown into the largest genealogical library on earth—housing billions of ancestral records that connect...

Glance across the historic parade grounds of Fort Douglas, established in 1862 under Colonel Patrick Connor during the turbulent years of the American Civil War. Built to secure the overland mail routes and assert federal presence in the Utah Territory, the fort overlooked Brigham Young’s pioneer settlement—marking a defining chapter...

Glance across the historic parade grounds of Fort Douglas, established in 1862 under Colonel Patrick Connor during the turbulent years of the American Civil War. Built to secure the overland mail routes and assert federal presence in the Utah Territory, the fort overlooked Brigham Young’s pioneer settlement—marking a defining chapter...

Admire the sleek, modern lines of Abravanel Hall—Salt Lake City’s world-class concert venue and home of the Utah Symphony. Opened in 1979, the hall was designed to bring exceptional acoustics and architectural elegance to the heart of downtown. Its glass façade and bronze décor stand in striking contrast to the...

View the impressive Church Office Building, the worldwide administrative headquarters of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Completed in 1972, its clean modern design and 28-story height make it one of Salt Lake City’s defining landmarks—rising beside the historic Salt Lake Temple as a symbol of faith’s expansion...

Glance up at the stately McCune Mansion, one of Salt Lake City’s most stunning architectural treasures. Completed in 1901 for railroad magnate Alfred W. McCune, this grand red sandstone estate was built at a cost of one million dollars—a fortune at the time. Its elaborate woodwork, imported marble, and stained...

See Rice-Eccles Stadium, the proud home of the University of Utah Utes and one of the city’s great modern landmarks. Set against the Wasatch foothills, this impressive venue has hosted everything from college football championships to sold-out concerts—and most famously, the Opening and Closing Ceremonies of the 2002 Winter Olympic...

Admire Kingsbury Hall, the University of Utah’s elegant performing arts venue and one of the cultural jewels of Salt Lake City. Opened in 1930, this stately neoclassical building was named for Joseph Kingsbury, a beloved university president who championed the arts and education. Its grand façade and timeless design reflect...

Take in the charm of Washington Square, a lush city park crowned by the magnificent Salt Lake City and County Building—one of Utah’s most admired architectural landmarks. Completed in 1894, this Richardsonian Romanesque masterpiece was once the tallest building in the city, with carved stone towers, gargoyles, and clock faces...

Experience Temple Square, the spiritual and cultural heart of Salt Lake City. Centered around the world-famous Salt Lake Temple, this 10-acre landmark was established by early pioneers who began building the temple just days after arriving in the valley in 1847. The site’s gardens, historic architecture, and sense of harmony...

• See the graceful Assembly Hall, one of Temple Square’s most picturesque landmarks. Completed in 1882, this Gothic-style building was constructed from leftover granite from the Salt Lake Temple and designed as a place of worship and community gatherings for early Latter-day Saints. Its delicate spires and stained-glass windows stand in...

Pass beneath the striking Eagle Gate, one of Salt Lake City’s earliest landmarks and a powerful symbol of Utah’s pioneer heritage. Originally built in 1859, the gateway marked the entrance to Brigham Young’s private property and the road that led to his family’s farm in City Creek Canyon. Atop its...

• See two of Salt Lake City’s most meaningful landmarks: the Brigham Young Monument and the Salt Lake Meridian Marker. Standing at the heart of downtown, the bronze statue of Brigham Young honors the pioneer leader who guided thousands west to settle the Salt Lake Valley in 1847. Sculpted in 1897,...

View the stately Salt Lake Masonic Temple, one of the city’s most architecturally intriguing landmarks. Completed in 1927, the building’s neoclassical design—with grand columns and ornate carvings—reflects the mystery and symbolism long associated with Freemasonry. Perched just east of downtown, it has watched over the city for nearly a century...

See the Deuel Pioneer Log Home, a humble yet powerful reminder of Salt Lake City’s earliest days. Built in 1847, the same year the first pioneers arrived in the valley, this hand-hewn cabin once belonged to the Deuel family and was one of the city’s first permanent dwellings. Carefully preserved...

See the distinctive brick barns and winding ironwork of Trolley Square—one of Salt Lake City’s most beloved landmarks of preservation and renewal. Built in the early 1900s as a streetcar hub, this complex once housed the city’s electric trolleys that connected neighborhoods and powered daily life before automobiles took over...