Private Salt Lake City Tour: Temple Square, Capitol & Heritage

The Conference Center holds a Boeing 747 inside its main auditorium.

A private guided tour of Salt Lake City with a live English-speaking guide, covering Temple Square, the Utah State Capitol, This is the Place Heritage Park and City Creek Mall over three to five hours. Transportation is included. The guide provides the stories behind the landmarks, not just the dates. Children are welcome from age 11, and you can add Antelope Island or Welfare Square to the itinerary on request.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time at each

1. Utah State Capitol45m
2. Temple Square1h
3. This is the Place Heritage Park45m

Explore Salt Lake City highlights

• Visit Utah State Capitol interior
• Tour the Conference Center building
• Walk through This is the Place Heritage Park
• Shop and stroll at City Creek Mall

The experience

This tour runs on the principle that Salt Lake City's landmarks mean more when you know why they matter. The guide takes you to the Utah State Capitol, where the interior granite and sculptures reward a close look, then to the Conference Center: a building large enough to contain a Boeing 747 in its main auditorium, with 7,667 organ pipes and a three-story chandelier. Temple Square is available on request, though it is currently under renovation. You'll also visit This is the Place Heritage Park, which marks where Brigham Young and the Mormon pioneers arrived in 1847.

The tour moves at a pace that lets you absorb each stop instead of rushing through a checklist. You travel in either a personal vehicle or a rented van depending on group size, and the guide is included in the price. The route typically ends at City Creek Mall, where a natural creek runs through two outdoor levels of shops and a food court. If you want to add Antelope Island or Welfare Square to the standard itinerary, you can choose that option at checkout. Food stops happen as needed, though you'll cover the cost of any meals.

The tour runs three to five hours total. You'll need a moderate level of fitness to get the most of it, and service animals are welcome. Public transportation options are available nearby if you prefer not to use the private vehicle.

What’s included

• Private transportation in either a personal vehicle or rented van depending on group size.
• a live guide in English for the full three to five hours.
• entry and access to all stops on the standard route.

Options for this experience

3 options

Guide in English08:00

Guide in English08:00

Guide in English08:00

Options with the same name differ in details you'll see when you pick a date.

You see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates & prices

Before you book

Days and timesMonday to SaturdayDeparts at 08:00

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AgesAdult (18 and older) · Youth (11 to 17 years) · Under 11: can't be included in the booking

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 25 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 2 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical levelPets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by BeUTAHful Tours

Is this one for you?Choose this tour if you want the stories behind Salt Lake City's landmarks, not just a quick look from a bus window. The private format means the guide can adjust the pace and focus to what interests your group, and you can add Antelope Island or Welfare Square if you want to extend the day.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (11 to 17 years). Under 11: they can't be included in the booking.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What is inside the Utah State Capitol that makes it worth the stop?

The interior features stunning granite throughout, along with sculptures and woodwork. There's also a souvenir shop across the street for Utah-themed items.

Why is the Conference Center such a big deal on this tour?

The Conference Center is the largest theater-style auditorium ever built, with a main hall large enough to hold a Boeing 747. It has 7,667 organ pipes (only 170 visible to the audience) and a three-story chandelier. The building also contains a rooftop garden and 60 interpreting booths that translate into 92 languages.

Can I visit Temple Square on this tour?

Temple Square is available on request, though it is currently under renovation. Let your guide know if you'd like to include it.

What does This is the Place Heritage Park commemorate?

The park marks the arrival of Mormon pioneers to the Salt Lake Valley in 1847, when Brigham Young declared, "This is the right place." You walk the same paths as the early settlers.

How do I add Antelope Island or Welfare Square to the tour?

Both are available as add-on options at checkout. You choose which addition, if any, suits your interests when you book.