Salt Lake City Sightseeing Bus Tour with Mormon Tabernacle
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 minutesTemple Square
Hear live, the World Famous Tabernacle organ. Temple Square is the center point of the city and the most popular tourist site.
20 minutesUtah State Capitol
Magnificent. A true National treasure Definitely one of the most beautiful capitols in America.
15 minutesCathedral 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 minutesBeehive 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 minutesGovernor'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 minutesCouncil Hall
Historic City Hall - Where the first woman in America voted. Guides narrate the dramatic event. Woman's suffrage monument.
2 minutesMcCune 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
Address
215 W S Temple, Salt Lake City, UT 84101, USA
Experience
Highlights
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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