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Salt Lake City Guided Bus Tour
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Salt Lake City Guided Bus Tour

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Overview

An adventurous, entertaining Tour of Salt Lake City!

Enjoy a complete overview of the top attractions. Tour inside the grandiose State Capitol Building - enormous and a national treasure plus Military Monuments. See the Beehive Mansion & Lion House.

Step inside Temple Square to hear almost 12,000 pipes of the World Famous Tabernacle organ. You'll have Pipe Dreams the rest of your life! Experience an 1860's authentic Pioneer Village with Pony Express Monument and station.

See Historic Old Fort Douglas and sites from the 2002 Winter Olympics. Enter the magnificent Cathedral of The Madeleine. Hear entertaining stories of the oldest University in the West.

Visit the Territorial Council Hall where the first woman in America voted. Inside the Statehouse take a picture next to the original statue of the first woman Senator in the United States. Union Pacific Train Station

Government Square and Library Square stunning contrasts spanning two centuries of one-of-a-kind architecture.

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  • Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
  • Mobile ticket

What's included

English-speaking tour guide

Gratuities (20% is customary). Like waiters, our tour guides rely on tips to make a living.

Meeting and pickup

Travelers meet at the meeting point.

Meeting 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

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Good to know

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

What to expect

  1. This is the Place Heritage Park

    18 min

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

  2. Temple Square

    20 min

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

  3. Utah State Capitol

    15 min

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

  4. Cathedral of the Madeleine

    10 min

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

  5. Beehive House

    10 min

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

  6. Mormon Pioneer National Historic Trail

    2 min

    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

  7. Governor's Mansion

    2 min

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

  8. The Salt Lake Masonic Temple

    2 min

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

  9. Olympic Cauldron Park

    2 min

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

  10. Deuel Pioneer Log Home

    2 min

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

  11. Council Hall

    2 min

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

  12. McCune Mansion

    2 min

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

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

    2 min

    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

  14. Salt Lake City Public Library

    2 min

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

  15. City and County Building

    2 min

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

  16. National Pony Express Monument

    2 min

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

Cancellation Policy

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

Times are local to the experience (America/Denver).

Additional Information

  • Folding wheelchairs and walkers may be accommodated but you must notify us by email at least 24 hours before the tour
  • Mobile or paper ticket accepted
  • Up to 15 travelers per booking
  • Each booking must include at least one adult.

FAQs about Salt Lake City Guided Bus Tour

Can I cancel Salt Lake City Guided Bus Tour for free?

Yes. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.

How long does it take?

It takes about 2 hours 30 min.

Where does it start?

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.

What's included?

  • English-speaking tour guide

What's not included?

  • Gratuities (20% is customary). Like waiters, our tour guides rely on tips to make a living.

Which places does it visit?

It visits This is the Place Heritage Park, Temple Square, Utah State Capitol, Cathedral of the Madeleine, Beehive House, Mormon Pioneer National Historic Trail, Governor's Mansion, The Salt Lake Masonic Temple.

Which languages is it offered in?

It is offered in English.

Is it suitable for children?

Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Operated by City Sights, Inc.

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