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Salt Lake City’s Longest-Running Sightseeing Tour

Salt Lake City Tours That Make Sightseeing Easy

Not sure what to do in Salt Lake City? See Temple Square, the Utah State Capitol, historic downtown, and Salt Lake’s must-see landmarks with the city’s longest-running sightseeing tour company. No parking, no planning, no guessing what’s worth seeing.

Daily Departures Year-Round 6,200+ Verified Reviews Over 45 Years Family-Run
Official City Sights SLC Booking
Lowest Price When You Book Direct Free 24-Hour Cancellation Local SLC Help

Prefer help choosing? Call 801-364-3333 and talk with the Salt Lake City team that operates the tours.

Salt Lake City’s #1-Rated Sightseeing Tour Company
6,200+ Verified Reviews
4.8 average across major travel sites
See the Top Sights Temple Square, the Capitol, historic downtown, and more in one easy route.
Real Local Guides Your guide steps off with you at major stops. Not a recording.
Book Direct Benefits Lowest price, flexible cancellation, and help from the team operating your tour.
Over 45 Years in SLC The city’s longest-running sightseeing tour, family-run for nearly half a century.
Lowest price direct Free cancellation · Local help
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Most Comprehensive Most Popular City Tour

Salt Lake City Guided Bus Tour

The most complete way to see Salt Lake City’s top landmarks without planning, parking, or guessing what matters.

4.8 · 2,760 reviews
⏱️ 2.5 hours 📅 Mon–Sat · 10am & 2pm
Guided Stops at Major Sights Top SLC Landmarks No Parking or Planning
  • Get off the bus at major sights with your local guide
  • See Temple Square, Utah State Capitol, historic downtown, and more
  • 10am tour includes live Tabernacle organ recital
  • Climate-controlled bus with panoramic view windows
Tickets Included Ultimate Upgrade

Tabernacle Choir & Salt Lake City Bus Tour

Upgrade the Salt Lake City Guided Bus Tour with tickets to hear the world-famous Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square.

4.9 · 1,186 reviews
⏱️ 3.5 hours 📅 Sun 8:30am · Thu 5pm
Choir Tickets Included City Tour Included Only Sun & Thu
  • Includes the Salt Lake City Guided Bus Tour plus the Choir experience
  • Hear the world-famous Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square
  • Sunday includes the live broadcast of Music & the Spoken Word
  • Limited weekly availability: Sundays and Thursdays only
Sightseeing Show Most Fun & Unique

Salt Lake City Trolley Tour

A 90-minute sightseeing show on wheels with costumed performers, stories, songs, comedy, and photo stops.

4.9 · 2,004 reviews
⏱️ 1.5 hours 📅 Mon–Sat · 10:30am & 1:30pm
Live Performers Photo Stops Great for Groups
  • Ride a vintage-style trolley with costumed local performers
  • Live theatrical storytelling with songs, comedy, and SLC history
  • Photo stops at iconic Salt Lake City landmarks
  • Best choice for families, groups, and guests who want more than a traditional tour
Daily Afternoon Tour Great Salt Lake

Great Salt Lake Guided Tour

The easiest way to visit the Great Salt Lake, Saltair, and the lake’s shoreline without renting a car or planning the route yourself.

4.5 · 251 reviews
⏱️ 2 hours 📅 Daily · 2:30pm
No Rental Car Needed Lake & Saltair Short Nature Escape
  • Visit Great Salt Lake State Park and the marina
  • Explore the historic Saltair Resort area
  • Walk the shoreline and see the lake’s famous salty landscape
  • Look for migratory birds, wildlife, and wide-open lake views

Compare City Tour Options

Which Salt Lake City Tour Is Right for You?

Choose the complete city overview, the theatrical trolley adventure, or the premium Choir upgrade with city sightseeing included.

Lowest Price When You Book Direct Free 24-Hour Cancellation Local SLC Help
Most Comprehensive Best Seller

Salt Lake City Guided Bus Tour

The complete city sightseeing tour with guided stops at major landmarks.

Choose this if you want

The fullest Salt Lake City overview in one easy trip.

Best For Top landmarks + full city context
Vibe Relaxed, informative, complete
Time 2.5 hours · Mon–Sat
Schedule 10am & 2pm
  • Get off the bus at major sights with your local guide
  • Temple Square, Utah State Capitol, historic downtown, and more
  • 10am tour includes the live Tabernacle organ recital
  • Climate-controlled bus with panoramic view windows
Most Fun Groups & Families

Salt Lake Trolley Adventure

A 90-minute sightseeing show on wheels with costumed performers.

Choose this if you want

The most fun and memorable way to see Salt Lake City.

Best For Fun, photos, groups, families
Vibe Theatrical, funny, high-energy
Time 90 minutes · Mon–Sat
Schedule 10:30am & 1:30pm
  • Vintage-style trolley with costumed local performers
  • Live storytelling with songs, comedy, and Salt Lake history
  • Photo stops at iconic Salt Lake City landmarks
  • Best choice for guests who want more fun than a traditional tour
Ultimate Upgrade Tickets Included

Tabernacle Choir + City Tour

The guided city tour plus tickets to hear the Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square.

Choose this if you want

The city tour plus a world-famous live Choir experience.

Best For Sightseeing + Choir experience
Vibe Inspiring, cultural, premium
Time 3.5 hours · Sun & Thu
Schedule Sun 8:30am · Thu 5pm
  • Includes the Salt Lake City Guided Bus Tour
  • Tickets to the Choir experience are included
  • Hear the world-famous Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square
  • Limited availability: Sundays and Thursdays only

Know Before You Go

Salt Lake City Sightseeing FAQ

Fast answers for choosing the right Salt Lake City tour, booking direct, visiting Temple Square, and planning an easy day of sightseeing.

Best Tour to Choose
What is the best Salt Lake City tour for first-time visitors?

The Salt Lake City Guided Bus Tour is the best choice for most first-time visitors who want the complete city overview. It covers Temple Square, the Utah State Capitol, historic downtown, and major landmarks in one easy guided trip.

Which tour is the most comprehensive?

The Salt Lake City Guided Bus Tour is our most comprehensive city sightseeing tour. It is built for travelers who want the fullest overview of Salt Lake City without planning the route, parking, or guessing what is worth seeing.

Which tour is best for families or groups?

The Salt Lake Trolley Adventure is usually the best choice for families, groups, and guests who want a more entertaining experience. It is a 90-minute sightseeing show on wheels with costumed performers, stories, songs, comedy, and photo stops.

Sights, Temple Square & Choir
Is Temple Square open during renovations?

Yes, portions of Temple Square are open during renovation. Access can change as construction continues, and the Salt Lake Temple itself remains closed for renovation ahead of the announced 2027 open house. A guided city tour helps visitors understand what they are seeing and where the best current views are.

Can I hear the Tabernacle Choir on a Salt Lake City tour?

Yes. The Tabernacle Choir + Salt Lake City Bus Tour combines our guided city sightseeing tour with the Choir experience. It is available only on Sundays for the live broadcast and Thursdays for public rehearsal.

Are Choir tickets included?

Yes. Tickets to the Choir experience are included with the Tabernacle Choir + Salt Lake City Bus Tour. This is the premium upgrade for travelers who want the city tour plus one of Salt Lake City’s most famous cultural experiences.

Logistics & Comfort
Do you get off the bus during the tour?

Yes. On each of our tours you'll have the opportunity to explore off the bus at multiple attractions, led by your local expert guide. Walking is light, suitable for all ages and ability levels.

Are the buses and trolleys air-conditioned?

Yes. City Sights tours use climate-controlled vehicles for year-round comfort. That matters in Salt Lake City because summers can be hot and winters can be cold or snowy.

Where do Salt Lake City tours start?

Tours depart from the Radisson Downtown Hotel, 215 W South Temple, Salt Lake City. Parking is available, directions provided in your confirmation email.

Booking Direct
Should I book direct or through Viator, Tripadvisor, or Expedia?

Book direct on this official City Sights website for our lowest price, free 24-hour cancellation, and help from the Salt Lake City team that operates your tour. Third-party travel sites can be useful for browsing, but booking direct gives you the cleanest support path if you have questions or plans change.

What is the cancellation policy?

City Sights offers free cancellation up to 24 hours before your tour departure. This helps travelers reserve seats early while keeping flexibility if plans change.

Can I book last minute?

Yes, when seats are available. Many guests book the same day or the day before. Because seating is limited by departure, reserving early is the safer choice, especially during weekends, holidays, conventions, and peak travel dates.

Still deciding? See available tours and times.
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Salt Lake City Sightseeing

Best Things to See in Salt Lake City

Take the guided city tour first. See Temple Square, the Utah State Capitol, pioneer landmarks, historic districts, Olympic sites, mountain views, and local stories in one connected Salt Lake City overview.

Temple Square Utah State Capitol Pioneer Landmarks Historic Downtown Olympic Sites
Best First-Day Strategy Get oriented fast.

A local guide connects the landmarks, stories, neighborhoods, and viewpoints so you know what is worth revisiting later.

See what you’ll discover on a Salt Lake City tour
Most Famous Landmark

Temple Square & Historic Church Landmarks

Salt Lake City’s landmark district, with sacred architecture, gardens, performance spaces, pioneer history, and the city’s central origin story.

Best Views

Utah State Capitol

A major guided stop with grand architecture, Utah history, and sweeping views of downtown, the Salt Lake Valley, and the Wasatch Mountains.

Pioneer Story

This Is The Place & Pioneer History

A powerful landmark connected to pioneer settlement, the Mormon Trail, the Pony Express, westward migration, and the first view into the valley.

Historic District

South Temple Mansions & Downtown Architecture

Historic mansions, churches, civic buildings, mining wealth, railroad money, and old-city prestige are easier to understand with local narration.

Olympic Legacy

University of Utah, Fort Douglas & Olympic Sites

The east bench connects Salt Lake City to university life, military history, mountain geography, and the 2002 Winter Olympics.

Stories You Miss Alone

Local Lore, Culture & Surprising Footnotes

The tour adds the human stories, odd details, architecture notes, and local context that maps and signs usually miss.

Best first thing to do in Salt Lake City Take the guided city tour, then choose what to revisit.
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