Self-Guided Walking Audio Tour of Salt Lake City
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Discover Salt Lake City at your own pace with the Salt Lake City Self-Guided Walking Audio Tour. Starting outside the Visit Salt Lake Information Center at 90 S W Temple St, this tour takes you through over 2.5 miles of historic sites, iconic landmarks, and hidden gems. With more than 30 audio stories, you'll learn about the city’s fascinating history, from its Mormon roots to its Western expansion.
Download the tour on your phone using the Action Audio Tour Guide App. Once set up, you can explore offline, following GPS-guided routes and listening to engaging stories about each stop. It’s perfect for families, groups, or solo travelers eager to uncover Salt Lake City’s rich heritage without a guide.
Enjoy lifetime access, meaning you can revisit the tour anytime—whether on this trip or in the future. Just bring your phone and headphones, and you're ready to explore Salt Lake City’s history at your own pace.
Frequently asked questions
How long does the Salt Lake City Self-Guided Walking Audio Tour take?
The tour lasts approximately 1 to 2 hours, depending on your pace and how long you spend at each stop.
Is the tour available in multiple languages?
No, the tour is currently available only in English.
Can I start the tour at any time?
Yes, once you've downloaded the tour, you can start, pause, and resume it whenever you like—it's flexible to fit your schedule.
What do I need to bring?
Just your phone and headphones. The app guides you through the route and provides audio stories at each stop.
Are there any physical accessibility considerations?
Yes, the tour is suitable for all physical fitness levels, making it accessible for most travelers.
Are there any additional costs or entrance fees?
No, this is a self-guided tour. Entrance fees, parking, food, and other expenses are separate.
Free cancellation
Cancel at least 24 hours before your scheduled start for a full refund.
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Duration 1 hour – 2 hours
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Guided experience
English
Key facts
What's included
Included
- Support via chat, email, or phone if needed
- Planning tools, route maps, scenic stops, and area previews included
- Just bring your phone and headphones; the app guides your walk
- Lifetime access: use the tour anytime and keep it for future trips
- Works offline with GPS route guidance and automatic audio stories
- Flexible tour: start, stop, and pause anytime during your trip
- Private walking tour experience for your family or group
- Self-guided audio tour through an easy-to-use mobile app
- Hidden gems and local stories included along the route
Not included
- No live guide included
- Entrance fees, parking, food, and car rental are separate
Itinerary
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Stop 1
Welcome to Salt Lake City! Explore the city’s history of Mormonism and Western expansion starting outside the Visit Salt Lake Center at 90 S W Temple St. The tour covers over 2.5 miles and features more than 30 audio stories, taking about 1-2 hours to complete.
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Stop 2
See the Crandall Building, Salt Lake City’s first skyscraper from the 1890s, originally housing McCornick Bank. It was among the first buildings to include an elevator, fascinating locals and visitors alike.
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Stop 3
Gaze at the 25-foot bronze statue of Brigham Young. Learn about his journey from New York and his dedication to the Mormon faith, which led him to Utah.
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Stop 4
Pause at the Handcart Pioneer Monument, honoring Mormon pioneers who traveled from Europe in 1856, not just the early settlers led by Brigham Young.
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Stop 5
Visit the Seagull Monument, inspired by Mormon legend about crickets devouring crops and the subsequent prayer for help, symbolized by the seagulls.
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Stop 6
Admire the Salt Lake Assembly Hall and the Salt Lake Tabernacle, central gathering places for the Mormon community since the late 1800s.
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Stop 7
Pause at the Salt Lake City Tabernacle, built between 1863 and 1867, designed for large Mormon gatherings and events.
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Stop 8
Look up at the Salt Lake Temple, with its spires and the Angel Moroni statue, symbolizing the angel who guided Joseph Smith.
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Stop 9
Walk through Temple Square, the heart of Salt Lake City, and learn about the early hardships faced by Mormon settlers.
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Stop 10
Stop at the Relief Society Building, a women’s organization founded in 1842, which played a significant role in early Mormon history.
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Stop 11
Visit Brigham Young Historic Park, once part of Young’s estate, with orchards and carpentry sheds from the 1800s.
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Stop 12
Enter City Creek Park, originally dammed by Mormon pioneers to cultivate crops, now a peaceful green space along City Creek.
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Stop 13
See the Salt Lake City Council Hall, formerly the Old City Hall, now housing the Utah Office of Tourism and Utah Film Commission.
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Stop 14
Learn about Utah’s journey from territory to state, with insights into the long process before Utah achieved statehood in 1896.
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Stop 15
Visit the Mormon Battalion Monument, commemorating Mormon volunteers who served during the Mexican-American War, built in 1927.
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Stop 16
Discover the story of Dr. Martha Hughes Cannon, the first female state senator in the U.S., and her pioneering role in Utah politics.
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Stop 17
Admire the McCune Mansion, built by railroad magnate Alfred McCune, showcasing early 1900s wealth and Victorian architecture.
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Stop 18
See the Salt Lake City Conference Center, completed in 2000, hosting the LDS Church’s semiannual general conferences.
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Stop 19
Visit the Church History Library, opened in 2009, which preserves documents dating back to the 1820s related to Mormon history.
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Stop 20
Explore the Church History Museum, established in 1984, with exhibits and artifacts from the Mormon pioneers’ journey.
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Stop 21
End at the Family History Library, home to over 3 billion genealogical records, perfect for tracing your family roots.
Meeting point & pickup
Meet at the starting point
Start outside the Visit Salt Lake Information Center at 90 S W Temple St, Salt Lake City, UT. The tour begins automatically once you download the app and connect to WiFi or mobile data. Staff at the center are not affiliated with the tour and won't have additional information.
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Free cancellation
Cancel at least 24 hours before your scheduled start for a full refund.
- 100% refund if canceled at least 1 day in advance
- No refund if canceled within 24 hours of the start
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Your booking is confirmed immediately after checkout.
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