Salt Lake City Guided Bus Tour

Overview

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.

City: Salt Lake City

Sat 21 Jun

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Starting at $69.00

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Sat 21 Jun

Starting at $69.00

Make a reservation

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What's Included

English-speaking tour guide

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

What To Expect

This is the Place Heritage Park

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

Temple Square

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

Utah State Capitol

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

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.

Beehive House

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

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

Governor's Mansion

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

The Salt Lake Masonic Temple

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

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

Deuel Pioneer Log Home

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

Council Hall

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

McCune Mansion

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

The Conference Center Of The Church Of Jesus Christ Of Latter-day Saints

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

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.

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.

National Pony Express Monument

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

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Cancellation Policy

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

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Reviews (1000)

oldhams

Mar 2025

Mark was an excellent guide, the route and stops were very interesting, the time was well spent! We enjoyed the capital, the organ concert.

Suzanne B

Mar 2025

Interesting tour. Our guide was very knowledgeable. It gave us a good overview of the city and its history. Seeing the organ in the LDS Tabernacle and listening to it was a treat.

Response from Host

Mar 2025

Thank you for the great review! We’re thrilled to hear the tour exceeded your expectations and that the guide’s knowledge helped give you a good overview of the city. The organ performance at the Tabernacle truly is a treat, and we’re glad you enjoyed it! We appreciate your feedback and hope you had a fantastic time in Salt Lake City!

Linda_W

Mar 2025

This tour was great! Todd, our guide and driver was very personable and knowledgeable! I have visited Salt Lake City many times and was thrilled to learn about the sites included in the tour. I especially enjoyed Fort Douglas and the University of Utah tour.

Response from Host

Mar 2025

Dear Linda, Thank you for your wonderful review! We’re so glad you had a great time on the Ultimate Salt Lake City Tour and that Todd helped make it such an enjoyable experience. His knowledge and enthusiasm truly bring the city’s history to life! It’s especially exciting to hear that, even after visiting Salt Lake City many times, you were able to discover new places and stories along the way. Fort Douglas and the University of Utah are such fascinating stops, rich with history and significance. We truly appreciate you choosing City Sights Utah and hope to welcome you on another tour in the future! Best regards,