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Salt Lake City Sightseeing Bus Tour with Mormon Tabernacle

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After meeting your bus at a central location in Salt Lake City, your bus tour starts with a visit to the State Capitol Building, followed by a stop at Old Deseret Village, aka Pioneer Village, and a chance to see part of the historical Mormon Trail. Continue to Temple Square, where you can explore the gardens and enjoy a live recital in the Salt Lake Tabernacle, also known as the Mormon Tabernacle, famous for its organ—one of the largest in the world with 11,623 pipes—and for being the home of the world-renowned Mormon Tabernacle Choir. Then a stunning and gorgeous cathedral built in 1901 and the mother church for Roman Catholics in Utah. Tour inside and picture taking. Next, head to the Lion House, the old pioneer home of Brigham Young, Utah’s first governor, the founder of Salt Lake City and a former leader of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. This 1856 building is now a restaurant.Pass by more Salt Lake City sights like Fort Douglas, the University of Utah, the Pony Express Monument, some of the city’s oldest mansions and churches, and sites from the 2002 Winter Olympics such as Olympic Legacy Plaza, Olympic Village, the Cauldron and Olympic Stadium. Your tour then ends with drop-off downtown.

Overview

After meeting your bus at a central location in Salt Lake City, your bus tour starts with a visit to the State Capitol Building, followed by a stop at Old Deseret Village, aka Pioneer Village, and a chance to see part of the historical Mormon Trail.

Continue to Temple Square, where you can explore the gardens and enjoy a live recital in the Salt Lake Tabernacle, also known as the Mormon Tabernacle, famous for its organ—one of the largest in the world with 11,623 pipes—and for being the home of the world-renowned Mormon Tabernacle Choir. Then a stunning and gorgeous cathedral built in 1901 and the mother church for Roman Catholics in Utah. Tour inside and picture taking. Next, head to the Lion House, the old pioneer home of Brigham Young, Utah’s first governor, the founder of Salt Lake City and a former leader of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. This 1856 building is now a restaurant.

Pass by more Salt Lake City sights like Fort Douglas, the University of Utah, the Pony Express Monument, some of the city’s oldest mansions and churches, and sites from the 2002 Winter Olympics such as Olympic Legacy Plaza, Olympic Village, the Cauldron and Olympic Stadium. Your tour then ends with drop-off downtown.

Itinerary

  • 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
  • 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
  • Utah State Capitol

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

    15 minutes
  • 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
  • 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

    2 minutes
  • 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.

    2 minutes
  • Council Hall

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

    2 minutes
  • 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

Location

Meeting Point Map

Address

215 W S Temple, Salt Lake City, UT 84101, USA

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Experience

Highlights

  • Sightseeing bus tour of Salt Lake City with live commentary
  • Let your driver to the navigating for you
  • Choose from a morning or afternoon tour time
  • Service animals are more than welcome
  • Inclusions

    • English-speaking tour guide

    Exclusions

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

    Additional Information

    • 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

    Guide Languages

    • English

    Cancellation Policy

    • A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.

    • No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.

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    4.7 / 5

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    Inspiration176718
    the driver and guide person was very knowledgeable and had no rush. we recomend this tour even when snows as it was for us.
    Q8008GGsusanc
    This was a wonderful overview of the city. Kristen, our tour guide gave an exceptional overview of the history of the city. The tour was well-timed to end with the organ recital at the Tabernacle. She...

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