Things to do in Salt Lake City
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Salt Lake City Bus Tour: 2.5-Hour Route with Expert GuideA fully guided 2.5-hour bus tour of Salt Lake City's most iconic landmarks—Temple Square, the Utah State Capitol, the Cathedral of the Madeleine, and historic pioneer monuments—led by a local expert who gets off the coach at every stop. The 10 AM departure includes entry to hear the world-famous Tabernacle organ recital, a unique experience unavailable on other times. The tour covers a carefully designed 20-mile route through downtown, historic neighborhoods, and viewpoints overlooking the Wasatch Mountains and Salt Lake Valley.Is it for me?The English-speaking guide steps off the coach at every stop, so you get real context standing in front of each landmark rather than listening from your seat—this works best if you want to understand the stories behind Salt Lake City's most iconic sites rather than just see them pass by. If you're visiting for the first time or have a free afternoon, the 10 AM departure is the only one that includes the Tabernacle organ recital, making it worth choosing if that experience appeals to you.
Salt Lake City: Great Salt Lake 45-Minute Boat TourYou board a slow motorized pontoon at the state park marina and spend 45 minutes on the Great Salt Lake, staying within a mile of shore while the captain shares the lake's history and stories. You get bottled water, a mesh hat for the bugs, and views of the Salt Lake Valley and mountains from the water. The pace is deliberate—designed for commentary and photos, not speed.Is it for me?Book this if you want to experience the Great Salt Lake from the water without arranging your own boat—the fixed 45-minute window and included bug protection mean you show up and float, no logistics to manage.
Salt Lake City: Tabernacle Choir & Temple Square Bus TourYou hear 360 voices and an 11,632-pipe organ fill a room with acoustics so perfect it feels like the sound is coming from inside your chest. Then you ride an air-conditioned bus past the granite temple, the State Capitol with its mountain views, the Cathedral of the Madeleine, and the exact spot where pioneers declared they'd found home in 1847. Your guide handles all the history and timing; you just show up with your ticket already secured and minimal walking ahead.Is it for me?Book this if you want the Tabernacle Choir experience without the uncertainty of walk-in entry, plus a structured overview of Salt Lake City's most significant landmarks in one morning—the fixed schedule and included tickets mean you skip the logistics and focus on the history.
Salt Lake City Trolley Tour with Characters & StoriesA trolley tour of Salt Lake City's historic landmarks—Temple Square, Utah State Capitol, Cathedral of the Madeleine, and fifteen other sites—narrated by a Conductor, Assistant, and Motorman who perform the city's history in theatrical style. The tour runs 1.5 to 2 hours and includes old-fashioned bottled sodas and Cracker Jacks. Children from age 2 are welcome; infants sit free on an adult's lap.Is it for me?A standard trolley tour gives you a route and facts; this one gives you a route and a show. The three theatrical guides turn the landmarks into stories instead of stops, so the afternoon stays in your head instead of fading by dinner.
Salt Lake City: Antelope Island Wildlife Tour & Sunset HikeYou’ll watch wild bison graze across Antelope Island just outside Salt Lake City, spot migrating birds with binoculars in hand, hike up to Buffalo Point for sunset views over the Great Salt Lake, and share quiet moments with your group as dusk settles in. It’s less about ticking boxes and more about feeling part of something bigger—even if just for an evening.
Salt Lake City: Great Salt Lake & Antelope Island HikeYou're driven to Antelope Island State Park for a half-day that includes a 1-mile hike to Buffalo Point, wildlife viewing at a historic ranch, and a guide who explains both what you're seeing and the conservation work happening around the lake. Hotel pickup and drop-off mean you don't arrange transport yourself, and the small-group format keeps the pace manageable and the experience personal.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see the Great Salt Lake and its wildlife without arranging your own transport or figuring out the island's layout—the guide and small-group format mean you learn what's actually happening on the lake while someone else handles the driving.
Antelope Island Wildlife Tour: Bison & Great Salt LakeA small-group wildlife tour from Salt Lake City to Antelope Island State Park, where you see free-roaming bison, antelopes, deer and over 250 bird species in their natural habitat, visit Utah's oldest preserved building at Fielding Garr Ranch, and hike to Buffalo Point for panoramic views of the Great Salt Lake. The tour runs 5 to 6 hours with professional guide, hotel pickup, trekking poles, binoculars and bottled water included; an optional 15-minute summit hike at Buffalo Point rewards with 360-degree views of the lake and snow-capped Wasatch Mountains. Tours depart mornings and afternoons on multiple days throughout the week, with gratuities for the guide optional at checkout.Is it for me?Choose a morning or afternoon departure based on your schedule — the tour balances wildlife viewing, historical stops and optional hiking into a single half-day, so you can spend the rest of your time in Salt Lake City exploring the city or resting at your hotel. Groups stay under 13 travelers in a comfortable Mercedes Sprinter, which keeps the pace relaxed and the wildlife viewing personal rather than rushed.
Great Salt Lake 2-Hour Guided Minibus Tour from Salt Lake CityA 2-hour guided minibus tour of Great Salt Lake departing from Salt Lake City, with round-trip transportation and State Park entrance fees included. Your guide narrates the lake's geology, history, wildlife and local legends at multiple stops, turning a simple shoreline visit into an entertaining introduction to what makes this saltiest lake in the western hemisphere unique. Children from age 2 are welcome; the air-conditioned vehicle and fixed schedule make it convenient for downtown visitors who want to see the lake without a full day commitment.Is it for me?Two hours total means you can fit this tour into a morning or afternoon without losing the rest of your day—the guide does the explaining, so you're not spending time researching the lake on your own, and you skip the rental car entirely if you're staying downtown.
Antelope Island Safari Tour: Bison, Antelope & Great Salt LakeA 4.5-hour wildlife and landscape tour of Antelope Island in the Great Salt Lake, led by a Utah local and former African safari guide who tailors the experience to your interests—wildlife, birding or photography. The tour includes entrance to the island, transport in an air-conditioned vehicle, and stops at scenic overlooks like Buffalo Point; pickup is included, and children from age 6 are welcome. Small group sizes keep the experience intimate, and flexible start times fit your schedule.Is it for me?Choose this if you're without a car—pickup is included—and want a guide who adjusts the route for wildlife, birds, or landscapes based on what matters to you.
Bonneville Salt Flats: 6-Hour Adventure from Salt Lake CityYou spend three hours walking and photographing the Bonneville Salt Flats, stop at Great Salt Lake State Park and the Tree of Utah sculpture, and travel in a small group with a licensed guide. The six-hour round-trip from Salt Lake City includes bottled water and air-conditioned transport, with morning and afternoon options to fit your schedule.Is it for me?Choose this tour if you want to see the Bonneville Salt Flats without renting a car or planning the route yourself — the guide handles the drive, timing, and the stops that make the day make sense, leaving you free to walk and photograph.
Salt Lake City Ghost Tour: Haunted downtown walkingA walking ghost tour through downtown Salt Lake City led by a local guide, covering a mile of haunted sites including the Frank E. Moss Federal Courthouse, Capitol Theater, Hotel Plandome, and Whiskey Street. The tour lasts about an hour and explores the city's darker history and paranormal legends without entering private buildings. All fees and taxes are included.Is it for me?The tour starts in downtown Salt Lake City and covers a mile on foot, so it works well if you're staying nearby or using public transportation—no car needed to reach the haunted sites or to move between stops.
Salt Lake City: Haunted Old Town Bus Tour & Ghost HuntYou’ll step into Salt Lake City’s haunted history on this interactive bus tour—walking through eerie sites like the Rio Grande Depot and city cemetery, hearing chilling stories from your local guide, and even trying out ghost-hunting equipment yourself. Expect laughter, goosebumps, and maybe one or two moments that stick with you long after you’ve left.
Salt Lake City: Downtown Walking Tour & Temple Square StoriesYou’ll walk Salt Lake City’s downtown with a small group and local guide, hearing stories behind Temple Square’s spires and discovering hidden corners like Pioneer Park and the Greek Orthodox Cathedral. Expect moments of quiet reflection mixed with laughter and local color—you might leave feeling more connected to this city than you expected.
Bonneville Salt Flats tour: 47 sq miles of white salt flatsA guided tour of the Bonneville Salt Flats from Salt Lake City includes hotel pickup, professional guide, and a small-group ride in a comfortable Mercedes Sprinter van. The route covers the otherworldly salt expanse, the 85-foot Tree of Utah sculpture, the Blue Canal engineering landmark, and panoramic views of the Silver Island Mountains and Great Salt Lake. The tour runs 6 to 7 hours and operates on multiple morning and afternoon departures throughout the week.Is it for me?Book a morning departure if you want the clearest light for photographs across the salt flats and the strongest contrast against the sky; afternoon tours work equally well if your Salt Lake City schedule runs later. The small-group format and fixed itinerary mean the day holds together without you building it—guide, transport, timing and entry are all arranged.
Salt Lake City Hop On Hop Off Bus Tour: Explore at your own paceA hop on hop off bus tour of Salt Lake City lets you ride a double-decker or open-top bus around the city's main landmarks—Temple Square, Utah State Capitol, Natural History Museum, Red Butte Garden, Hogle Zoo and more—and hop off at any stop to explore on your own time. A live English-speaking guide narrates the route; you control how long you stay at each site. Real-time bus tracking on an interactive map shows when the next bus arrives at your stop. Bottled water is included.Is it for me?The live English guide means you hear context for what you're seeing even if you stay on the bus the whole loop, which works well for a first visit or a language preference. If you speak another language or prefer to explore silently with a map, this tour may not suit you—look for a self-guided ticket option instead.
Antelope Island Sunset Tour: Wildlife & Bison ViewingThis 5- to 6-hour wildlife tour from Salt Lake City takes you to Antelope Island in the Great Salt Lake, where you'll see bison herds, antelope, deer and hundreds of bird species in their natural habitat. The tour includes a visit to Fielding Garr Ranch, Utah's oldest preserved building; an easy 25-minute hike to Buffalo Point with panoramic views; and a professional guide, hotel pickup, binoculars and bottled water. You can choose the standard sunset expedition or the Friday afternoon option.Is it for me?The easy hike to Buffalo Point is what makes a full inland experience possible without requiring serious fitness — you get the panoramic views and the sunset moment without committing to a strenuous climb. Small-group travel capped at 13 guests means the wildlife sightings feel less crowded and the guide can spend time on the stories and ecology that make the island worth the drive.
Salt Lake City Food Walking Tour: 4 Restaurant Tastings DowntownA food walking tour through Salt Lake City's downtown where you taste at four different restaurants while a guide walks you through the city's history, culture and landmarks including the Joseph Smith Memorial Building. The tour runs 2 to 3 hours with children welcome from age 5, and all areas are wheelchair accessible.Is it for me?The tour starts in downtown Salt Lake City at Brigham Young's historic home, so you don't need a car to reach the beginning or move between the four restaurant stops—everything stays walkable in the downtown area, which makes it straightforward if you're staying elsewhere in the city or relying on public transit.
Salt Lake City Food and Drink Walking Tour Award-Winning TastingsA guided food and drink walking tour of downtown Salt Lake City lasting around two hours, curated by a professional chef to showcase the city's food scene and cultural history. The tour includes tastings of award-winning cheeses, salamis, chocolates, a half chicken sandwich and a charcuterie board, plus two whiskeys at the end; a live English-speaking guide covers Salt Lake City's development through Native American tribes, Latter-Day Saint pioneers and immigrant communities. Minimum age 21 for the whiskey tasting.Is it for me?The two-mile walk with stairs and outdoor exposure suits someone who can handle a steady pace on city pavement and doesn't mind being outside in whatever weather shows up. If you're looking for a sit-down meal, this is tastings and bites between stops, not a restaurant experience.
Salt Lake City Walking Tour: Capitol & Historic LandmarksA free walking tour of Salt Lake City covering the Utah State Capitol, Salt Lake Tabernacle, Church History Museum, and Family History Library, with a live guide in English, Spanish or Portuguese. The tour runs two hours and includes time for photos and questions; you'll hear the stories behind the city's most significant buildings and how the early settlers shaped the community. Pickup is available on one of the two options at checkout.Is it for me?Book this tour if you want the founding stories of Salt Lake City told by someone who knows the buildings and their place in the community—the guide does the research so you can focus on the landmarks and what they meant to the people who built them.
Mormon History Salt Lake Self-Guided Walking TourThis self-guided walking tour of Salt Lake City uses an audio app to lead you through Mormon history at your own pace, starting outside the State House and covering Temple Square, the Pioneer Museum, the Church History Museum and sites linked to Brigham Young and the city's founders. The tour runs roughly an hour to an hour and twenty minutes, stays completely outside, and passes multiple free-entry museums and observation decks you can enter during opening hours if you choose. No guide, no fixed schedule, no meals or entrance fees included.Is it for me?The self-guided format and roughly one-hour length fit a morning or afternoon slot without eating your whole day—you move at your own pace and stop only where the history interests you, which a group tour doesn't allow. If you want someone narrating in real time and making all the stops together, a guided group tour would suit you better.
