Salt Lake Temple

Salt Lake City's oldest and most popular guided tour for over 35 years, fully-narrated by a local expert. Sights include: Temple Square: Utah’s most visited attraction -       Mormon Tabernacle: built in 1867, home of the world renowned Mormon Tabernacle Choir and one of the largest pipe organs in the world, 11,632 pipes! -       Salt Lake Temple: the most iconic building in Utah -       Family History Library: largest genealogy library in the world -       Conference Center: largest theater-style auditorium ever built -       Historic Hotel Utah: a century-old luxury hotel that hosted U.S. presidents Capitol Hill: unique history, regal architecture and breathtaking scenery -       Capitol: voted second most beautiful in America -       Scenic overlook: spectacular views of Rocky Mountains -       Council Hall: City Hall of the Old West -       Mormon Battalion Monument: first and only religious unit in the U.S. military This is the Place Pioneer Heritage Park: -       Mormon Pioneer Trail: 70,000 pioneers walked 1,300 miles -       This is the Place monument: Mormon pioneer and explorers of the American West -       Scenic overlook: mountain views, overlook of the entire valley and Great Salt Lake -       Pony Express Monument: awe-inspiring statues and relay station with a beautiful mountain backdrop Brigham Young Estate: -       Beehive House: stately home of Brigham Young, known as the “American Moses” -       Lion House: a polygamous mansion for 20 wives and 50 children in the Old West Other Attractions: -       Historic Union Pacific Depot: one of the finest train stations in the Old West -       Gateway Center & Olympic Legacy Plaza: “The Gateway to the City” -       Pioneer Square and historic Rio Grande train station -       Fort Douglas: Civil War-era fort built to keep an eye on the Mormons -       Olympic Village and Stadium: relive the most successful Winter Olympics ever -       University of Utah: Founded 1850, the oldest state university west of Missouri River -       Historic Brigham Street Mansions District: millionaires row from 100 years ago -       Governor’s Mansion, and others of the wealthy mining magnates -       Cathedral of the Madeleine: Roman Catholic headquarters in Utah -       First Presbyterian Church: exquisite red sandstone and stained glass windows -       Masonic Temple: Egyptian Revival architecture and mysterious sphinx statues -       Library Square: designed by a world-famous architect in a stunning modern style -       City Hall: striking architecture and the symbol of non-Mormon citizens’ open defiance of the Mormon Church

Salt Lake City's oldest and most popular guided tour for over 35 years, fully-narrated by a local expert. Sights include: Temple Square: Utah’s most visited attraction -       Mormon Tabernacle: built in 1867, home of the world renowned Mormon Tabernacle Choir and one of the largest pipe organs in the world, 11,632 pipes! -       Salt Lake Temple: the most iconic building in Utah -       Family History Library: largest genealogy library in the world -       Conference Center: largest theater-style auditorium ever built -       Historic Hotel Utah: a century-old luxury hotel that hosted U.S. presidents Capitol Hill: unique history, regal architecture and breathtaking scenery -       Capitol: voted second most beautiful in America -       Scenic overlook: spectacular views of Rocky Mountains -       Council Hall: City Hall of the Old West -       Mormon Battalion Monument: first and only religious unit in the U.S. military This is the Place Pioneer Heritage Park: -       Mormon Pioneer Trail: 70,000 pioneers walked 1,300 miles -       This is the Place monument: Mormon pioneer and explorers of the American West -       Scenic overlook: mountain views, overlook of the entire valley and Great Salt Lake -       Pony Express Monument: awe-inspiring statues and relay station with a beautiful mountain backdrop Brigham Young Estate: -       Beehive House: stately home of Brigham Young, known as the “American Moses” -       Lion House: a polygamous mansion for 20 wives and 50 children in the Old West Other Attractions: -       Historic Union Pacific Depot: one of the finest train stations in the Old West -       Gateway Center & Olympic Legacy Plaza: “The Gateway to the City” -       Pioneer Square and historic Rio Grande train station -       Fort Douglas: Civil War-era fort built to keep an eye on the Mormons -       Olympic Village and Stadium: relive the most successful Winter Olympics ever -       University of Utah: Founded 1850, the oldest state university west of Missouri River -       Historic Brigham Street Mansions District: millionaires row from 100 years ago -       Governor’s Mansion, and others of the wealthy mining magnates -       Cathedral of the Madeleine: Roman Catholic headquarters in Utah -       First Presbyterian Church: exquisite red sandstone and stained glass windows -       Masonic Temple: Egyptian Revival architecture and mysterious sphinx statues -       Library Square: designed by a world-famous architect in a stunning modern style -       City Hall: striking architecture and the symbol of non-Mormon citizens’ open defiance of the Mormon Church

Start by downloading the Action Tour Guide app, which will function as your personal tour guide, audio tour, and map all in one. Note: This 2.3-miles-long tour takes about an hour to complete. This comprehensive walking tour of Salt Lake City begins outside the Visit Salt Lake Center. From there, you’ll head toward Temple Square and learn about Joseph Smith and the city's early days. Turning onto Main St, you'll delve into the struggles of the early Mormon pioneers. Next, visit the Brigham Young Monument and the Handcart Pioneer Monument and get to know these crucial figures in the history of Salt Lake City and Mormonism. Then discover a compelling legend as you admire the Seagull Monument! Your walk leads next to the imposing Salt Lake City Tabernacle, home to the famous Tabernacle Choir, followed by the magnificent Salt Lake Temple in Temple Square. This is Salt Lake City’s biggest attraction for a reason, and you’ll uncover the history and significance of these iconic landmarks. The tour continues past the Relief Society Building, shedding light on the influential women in the city's history. Then learn about the Utah War and subsequent dramatic struggles for power as you pass the Salt Lake City Council Hall. After that, the majestic Utah State Capitol awaits. Admire this stunning feat of architecture as you relive the wild events that finally led to Utah receiving statehood. Plus, find out about the history of women’s suffrage in Utah! Next, you’ll walk to the lavish McCune Mansion, hear tales of the North Shore Monster, and delve into the more mysterious side of Salt Lake City. The journey culminates outside the Church History Museum, where you’ll be able to keep the adventure going if you so desire. Your tour concludes only a block away from the visitor center where it began.