On this Mormon History of Salt Lake City Walking Tour, you'll be guided step by step to the historic spots associated with the Mormon pioneers and discover their story. Go at your pace, anytime. You’ll see many of the most famous sites in Salt Lake and a few hidden gems including the pioneer museum, state house, beehive, lion’s den, tabernacle, LDS office, eagle’s gate, history museums, lions gate, the church, Temple square and so much more. You’ll hear the stories and history of the people that made this their home including Brigham Young, the Native Americans, Joseph Smith, Pioneers, and the people that built this city. You will multiple chances to stop at sites that offer free admission including museums, an observation deck, parks, and government buildings. You are free to enter, if you visit during opening hours, and are optional. The tour is completely outside and can be taken anytime. Try doing that with a group tour! The tour starts outside the State House.
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What To Expect
Utah State Capitol
You’ll see the Utah state capital and hear the history of the building and how the Mormons came to Utah.
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Ensign Peak
You’ll see the plaque and learn the story of the war and the history of the peak.
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Pioneer Memorial Museum
The tour stops at the Pioneer Museum, it’s free entry, and you’ll hear the story of the pioneers that came to Salt lake and their journey.
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Kimball-Whitney Cemetery
You’ll hear the story of the founders of Salt lake and see one of the old remaining cemeteries.
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Church Office Building
The tour stops at the church office where you can enter for free and take the elevator to the observation deck, great view!
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Beehive House
the tour stops outside the beehive and you’ll hear it’s history
• Admission Ticket Free
Brigham Young Historic Park
you’ll see the park and area where Brigham Young once lived and learn his story.
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Temple Square
you’ll see multiple sites in Temple square and learn its history.
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Pioneer Log Cabin
The tour stops at the old Pioneer Cabin and you’ll see one of the oldest buildings and see how the pioneers lived.
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Church History Museum
The tour ends at the Church History Museum, Free to enter, and you’ll hear its history and what you can see inside. Feel free to enter after the tour ends if it’s open.
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Highlight
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation
Most travelers can participate
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 100 travelers
Include
Tour of Salt Lake on our Walking Tour app
Exclude
No food drink or entrance fees, the tour is all outside.
Max group – 15
