Mormon History Salt Lake Self-Guided Audio app Walking Tour
Overview
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.
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.
Inclusions
- Tour of Salt Lake on our Walking Tour app
What to expect
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Utah State Capitol, 350 N State St, Salt Lake City, UT 84114-4799
You'll see the Utah state capital and hear the history of the building and how the Mormons came to Utah.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Ensign Peak Historical Plaque, 320 Main St, Salt Lake City, UT 84103, USA
You'll see the plaque and learn the story of the war and the history of the peak.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Pioneer Memorial Museum, 300 N Main St, Salt Lake City, UT 84103, USA
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.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Kimball-Whitney Cemetery, 146 Main St, Salt Lake City, UT 84103, USA
You'll hear the story of the founders of Salt lake and see one of the old remaining cemeteries.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Church Office Building, 50 E North Temple, Salt Lake City, UT 84150-9001
The tour stops at the church office where you can enter for free and take the elevator to the observation deck, great view!
Duration: 5 minutes
Pass By: Beehive House, 67 E South Temple, Salt Lake City, UT 84150-9701
the tour stops outside the beehive and you'll hear it's history
Stop At: Brigham Young Historic Park, 100 N State St, Salt Lake City, UT 84103-2014
you'll see the park and area where Brigham Young once lived and learn his story.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Temple Square, 50 W North Temple, Salt Lake City, UT 84150-9709
you'll see multiple sites in Temple square and learn its history.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Pioneer Log Cabin, 45 N W Temple St, Salt Lake City, UT 84150, USA
The tour stops at the old Pioneer Cabin and you'll see one of the oldest buildings and see how the pioneers lived.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Church History Museum, 45 N West Temple, Salt Lake City, UT 84150-9006
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.
Duration: 5 minutes
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Utah State Capitol, 350 N State St, Salt Lake City, UT 84114-4799
You'll see the Utah state capital and hear the history of the building and how the Mormons came to Utah.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Ensign Peak Historical Plaque, 320 Main St, Salt Lake City, UT 84103, USA
You'll see the plaque and learn the story of the war and the history of the peak.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Pioneer Memorial Museum, 300 N Main St, Salt Lake City, UT 84103, USA
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.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Kimball-Whitney Cemetery, 146 Main St, Salt Lake City, UT 84103, USA
You'll hear the story of the founders of Salt lake and see one of the old remaining cemeteries.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Church Office Building, 50 E North Temple, Salt Lake City, UT 84150-9001
The tour stops at the church office where you can enter for free and take the elevator to the observation deck, great view!
Duration: 5 minutes
Pass By: Beehive House, 67 E South Temple, Salt Lake City, UT 84150-9701
the tour stops outside the beehive and you'll hear it's history
Stop At: Brigham Young Historic Park, 100 N State St, Salt Lake City, UT 84103-2014
you'll see the park and area where Brigham Young once lived and learn his story.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Temple Square, 50 W North Temple, Salt Lake City, UT 84150-9709
you'll see multiple sites in Temple square and learn its history.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Pioneer Log Cabin, 45 N W Temple St, Salt Lake City, UT 84150, USA
The tour stops at the old Pioneer Cabin and you'll see one of the oldest buildings and see how the pioneers lived.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Church History Museum, 45 N West Temple, Salt Lake City, UT 84150-9006
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.
Duration: 5 minutes
Additional information
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Most travelers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 100 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
Lisa_A
June 2023
Easy to follow and interesting information. Nice quick tour if you are short on time. The guide gave clear directions and tips.
Easy to follow and interesting information. Nice quick tour if you are short on time. The guide gave clear directions and tips.721Diane
October 2023
Found the information interesting and the chosen sites pertinent to the history of the town. Easy to use and the host's voice was easy to listen to. Would recommend to future visitors. Price was perfect.
Found the information interesting and the chosen sites pertinent to the history of the town. Easy to use and the host's voice was easy to listen to. Would recommend to future visitors. Price was perfect.