Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square & Salt Lake City Bus Tour
The Sunday Music and the Spoken Word live broadcast is now a ticketed event in 2026, and demand far exceeds the historic Tabernacle's capacity. Your tickets are included, plus our 45-year favorite 2.5-hour fully guided city tour.
Tour Highlights
- Tickets Included to the Sunday Broadcast: Sunday's live Music and the Spoken Word broadcast is now a ticketed event, and demand far exceeds the historic Tabernacle's capacity. Your tickets are included, so you walk in while others are turned away at the door.
- 360 Voices and the Iconic Organ: Hear the Grammy-winning Tabernacle Choir, dubbed "America's Choir" by President Reagan, fill the Tabernacle alongside the 11,623-pipe organ. On air since 1929, it is the longest-running broadcast in the world.
- Plus Our 45-Year Favorite City Tour: Your visit also includes the complete 2.5-hour fully guided Salt Lake City tour: Temple Square, the Utah State Capitol, the South Temple mansions, the Cathedral of the Madeleine, and pioneer history sites.
- We Handle Everything: All the timing, parking, and transportation for this highly sought-after event, in a climate-controlled sightseeing coach with large windows. Just settle in and enjoy.
The Ultimate Salt Lake Experience
World-Famous Music • Guided Sightseeing
Yes, this is the famous choir you remember. The Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square, known for generations as the Mormon Tabernacle Choir, performs live in Salt Lake City, and this is the only tour that pairs a live choir performance with a fully guided, luxury bus tour of the city. It is an inspiring blend of culture, history, and scenery, all in one seamless experience, with every detail handled for you.
Why This Tour Is Unique
See the Choir Live
Witness the 360-voice choir in person during their Sunday broadcast or Thursday rehearsal inside the acoustically perfect Tabernacle.
Full City Tour Included
This isn't just a concert. We package it with our top-rated, 2.5-hour guided bus tour of the city's historic districts and scenic overlooks.
Expert Local Context
Our guides provide the history behind the music, the architecture, and the pioneer legacy that built this city.
Zero Stress Logistics
Parking at Temple Square is difficult. We handle the driving, the drop-off, and the timing so you can relax and enjoy.
The Experience: Music & Monuments
We have curated the perfect cultural morning or evening. Your experience includes two distinct highlights:
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The Performance (Temple Square)
Your journey begins inside the historic Tabernacle, home of the massive 11,623-pipe organ. You will take your seat to hear "America's Choir" perform. Whether it is the live Sunday broadcast of Music and the Spoken Word or the intimate Thursday rehearsal, the sound in this building will give you chills.
The Insider Tip: Leave the "Sunday Best" at home. This is a public musical broadcast, not a formal worship service, so casual attire is perfectly welcome. -
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The Sightseeing Tour (Luxury Bus)
Following the performance, you will board our premium, air-conditioned touring coach for a comprehensive journey through Salt Lake City, including Capitol Hill and the Mansion District.
The Comfort: Relax in plush, high-back seating while our professional team handles the navigation. You will enjoy unobstructed views of hidden gems you would likely miss on your own.
🕒 Schedule & Details
Sunday Morning
8:30 AM Departure. Includes the live worldwide broadcast of Music & The Spoken Word followed by the city tour. Tickets included.
Thursday Evening
5:00 PM Departure. Includes the city tour first, followed by the evening choir rehearsal at Temple Square. Free to the public.
Departure Point
Radisson Downtown Hotel (215 W South Temple). Please arrive 15 minutes early for boarding.
Pricing
$75 Adult / $40 Child.
Book direct on this official site for the lowest price and flexible cancellation.
"Hearing the Tabernacle Choir live gave us chills, and the city tour afterward made it the perfect Salt Lake day."
Important: These tours only run two days a week and seating is limited. Reserve your spot early to ensure you don't miss this world-class experience.
Beyond the Music
The performance is only the first act. Once the final note fades in the Tabernacle, we invite you to board our luxury coach for a curated journey through the landscapes that inspired the hymns.
The Sacred Center
Temple Square. You have heard the acoustics; now witness the architecture. We explore the 35-acre grounds surrounding the Tabernacle to discuss the massive granite Salt Lake Temple—a 40-year labor of faith—revealing why this remains the spiritual heartbeat of the West.
Symphony in Stone
Utah Capitol Hill. Just as the Choir raises its voice, the Capitol rises above the skyline. We ascend the hill for a guided walk around this marble masterpiece. The crescendo? An unbeatable panoramic view of the valley floor where the pioneers first arrived.
The Arrival
This Is The Place Monument. We travel to the mouth of Emigration Canyon to stand where history changed forever. Here, you will learn the dramatic story of the 70,000 trekkers who crossed the plains—the very ancestors who founded the Choir in 1847.
Gilded Age Grandeur
South Temple Street. Salt Lake isn't just pioneer cabins. We cruise the "Millionaire's Row" of the Silver Barons. These mining magnates brought immense wealth to the desert, funding masterpieces like the Cathedral of the Madeleine and the Governor's Mansion.
Frequently Asked Questions
How far in advance should I book?
Book with confidence: We offer a flexible 24-hour cancellation policy. You can lock in your seats now and receive a full refund if your plans change later.
Is there a dress code for the Choir performance?
Is this a religious worship service?
How much time is spent on the tour bus?
We strive to keep our guests comfortable in all seasons—so in the heat of summer or the cold of winter, much of our time off the bus is spent indoors (inside the Capitol, the Tabernacle, the Cathedral, etc.) so you can enjoy the history without battling the elements.
Where does the tour start and end?
Where can I park my car?
How much walking is there on the tour?
Is there room on the bus for wheelchairs or strollers?
Meet "America's Choir"
Before you see them live, discover the incredible history behind the voices. For over a century, this all-volunteer chorus has served as a musical ambassador to the world.
Formed just 29 days after the first pioneers arrived in the Salt Lake Valley.
Every singer is an unpaid volunteer who dedicates roughly 6 to 20 hours per week.
The massive Tabernacle Organ is one of the largest and most complex musical instruments in the world.
Music & The Spoken Word is the longest-running continuous network broadcast in world history.
A Legacy of Presidents & Pioneers
Dubbed "America's Choir" by President Ronald Reagan, the Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square has performed at the inaugurations of seven U.S. Presidents. They have won a Grammy Award, multiple Emmy Awards, and have sold millions of records worldwide.
Yet, despite their global fame, they remain a local treasure. The singers are your neighbors—teachers, doctors, and parents—who commit to a strict attendance and rehearsal schedule purely for the love of music. Seeing them in their home, the acoustically perfect Salt Lake Tabernacle, is widely considered one of the great musical experiences of a lifetime.