Explore Salt Lake’s history on a private tour, reliving pioneer arrivals and discovering key sites that shaped Utah’s cultural and religious identity.
Explore Salt Lake’s history on a private tour, reliving pioneer arrivals and discovering key sites that shaped Utah’s cultural and religious identity.
- Donner Hill - Experience the historic moment when pioneers descended from Emigration Canyon. From this vantage point, admire the valley that transformed their lives.
- This is the Place Heritage Park - Explore the site where Brigham Young proclaimed: This is the place. The moment he received the divine sign that this was the valley where they…
- Donner Hill - Experience the historic moment when pioneers descended from Emigration Canyon. From this vantage point, admire the valley that transformed their lives.
- This is the Place Heritage Park - Explore the site where Brigham Young proclaimed: This is the place. The moment he received the divine sign that this was the valley where they would settle.
- The Avenues - Enjoy a drive through streets that still preserve pioneer architecture.
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Temple Square - The spiritual heart of the LDS faith. Discover the:
- Salt Lake City Temple (currently under reconstruction)
- Tabernacle
- Conference Center
- Gardens
- Union Pacific Depot - A historic railway station that signified the city’s commercial and tourism expansion.
- Governor’s Mansion - The residence of Utah’s Governor, showcasing period architecture and symbolizing the moment Utah achieved statehood in 1896.
- Utah State Capitol - The realization of the pioneers’ dream: Utah as a state with Salt Lake as its capital. This neoclassical building overlooks the valley and Temple Square.
- Private transportation
- Bottled water
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Parking fees
- Private transportation
- Bottled water
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Parking fees
- Gratuities
- Gratuities
Experience the arrival of the Mormon pioneers in the Salt Lake Valley and explore the key locations where a remarkable city was established—driven by faith, vision, and determination.
This historical tour takes you on a chronological journey from the first settlers’ arrival in 1847 to the founding of Salt Lake City as Utah’s spiritual and political hub….
Experience the arrival of the Mormon pioneers in the Salt Lake Valley and explore the key locations where a remarkable city was established—driven by faith, vision, and determination.
This historical tour takes you on a chronological journey from the first settlers’ arrival in 1847 to the founding of Salt Lake City as Utah’s spiritual and political hub. As you travel, you’ll visit important landmarks, hear inspiring tales of sacrifice and resilience, and gain insight into how a once desolate desert evolved into a vibrant center of culture and religion.
Ideal for history buffs and inquisitive travelers, this tour brings history to life with engaging storytelling and significant stops that have shaped Utah’s identity.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
