Salt Lake City Guided Bus Tour
The complete 2.5-hour sightseeing experience. See the best of SLC with local experts.
Tour Highlights
- Temple Square: Walk the grounds with your guide to see the Temple and Tabernacle.
- Utah State Capitol: Step inside the rotunda and enjoy panoramic valley views.
- Live Organ Recital: (10am Tour Only) Hear the Tabernacle organ live.
- Pioneer History: Visit This Is The Place Monument and historic mansions.
- Comfort & Class: Ride in a climate-controlled sightseeing coach with large windows.
- Local Expert Guides: Stories, humor, and history you won't find in a guidebook.
See the Best of Salt Lake City — Guided, Comfortable, Effortless
Step aboard our top-rated Salt Lake City Tour, a 2.5-hour guided experience that shows you the real SLC — its icons, stories, and surprises — all without the parking, guessing, or backtracking of doing it yourself. Our local guides bring Utah’s capital to life with humor, history, and insider insights.
🌆 Why This Is the "Must-Do" First Thing in SLC
- See more in less time. Our 20-mile route has been perfected over 45+ years to blend must-see landmarks with hidden gems.
- Step off and explore. Your guide hops off the bus with you for context, stories, and photos at every major stop.
- Ride in comfort. Air-conditioned sightseeing coach with panoramic windows and easy on/off boarding (no steep climbs).
- Live narration, never recorded. Every minute is guided, engaging, and full of local perspective.
🎯 The Experience: From Pioneers to Palaces
From pioneer trails to modern skyline views, we take you directly to the sights that matter most:
- Temple Square: Utah’s #1 attraction. We walk the grounds to discuss the famous Tabernacle pipe organ and the Salt Lake Temple.
- Utah Capitol Hill: Experience the marble rotunda, movie-worthy architecture, and commanding panoramic valley views.
- Historic Mansions District: See the Gilded Age homes of the mining magnates and the stunning Cathedral of the Madeleine.
- “This Is the Place” Monument: Stand where the pioneers ended their 1,300-mile trek west.
Join thousands of guests who’ve called this the easiest, most entertaining way to explore Salt Lake City. Created and guided by Utah locals since 1980.
ℹ️ Know Before You Go
📍 Meeting Point
Tours depart curbside from the Radisson Downtown Hotel (215 W South Temple). Please arrive 15 minutes early. Look for the "City Sights" bus or trolley.
Open in Google Maps →🅿️ Parking
There is a public parking lot directly across the street from the Radisson (paid). Metered street parking is also available but limited.
👟 Walking Level
This tour involves light walking. We step off the bus at key sights like the Capitol and Temple Square for photos and history.
🌦️ Weather
The tour runs year-round. Our buses are fully climate-controlled (AC and Heat) to keep you comfortable in summer heat or winter snow.
Step Into Living History
You won't just see the sights from a window; you'll stand in the very spots where history was made. Your expert local guide is your narrator, your insider, and your key to unlocking the stories, secrets, and humor behind these world-famous landmarks. This 2.5-hour guided tour is the most entertaining and efficient way to see the best of SLC.
Your Journey Includes:
Temple Square & The Tabernacle
The 10-acre headquarters of the LDS Church. You will see the granite Salt Lake Temple (built over 40 years) and the domed Tabernacle, home to one of the world's largest pipe organs.
Utah State Capitol
Perched on Capitol Hill, this Renaissance Revival marvel offers the best view of the entire valley. We discuss its history, architecture, and significance to the state.
The Beehive House
The historic 1854 home of Brigham Young. Learn why the "Beehive" is Utah's state symbol and hear stories of the early pioneer lifestyle.
Eagle Gate & Historic District
We drive under the iconic Eagle Gate, the original entrance to Brigham Young's estate, and tour South Temple street, famous for its Gilded Age mansions and the Cathedral of the Madeleine.
This Is The Place Monument
Located at the mouth of Emigration Canyon, this monument marks the end of the 1,300-mile pioneer trek. A perfect photo stop with views of the city and mountains.
Pioneer Stories
Hear the fascinating (and often unbelievable) stories of the Mormon pioneers, their 1,300-mile trek, and how they built a city in the desert valley.
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Seats fill up quickly for the 10:00 AM & 2:00 PM departures.