Salt Lake City has been surprising visitors ever since the 2002 Winter Olympics ushered it onto the world stage. Its stunning setting amidst the Wasatch Mountains makes it a natural place for outdoor enthusiasts, and thriving culinary and arts scenes offer culture vultures a wealth of places to explore.

Take a private Salt Lake City tour and let a local guide show you the highlights, history and hidden gems of this lakeside town.

A stroll along South Temple Street is a must. Historically the city's most fashionable street, it boasts numerous elegant mansions, historic churches and heritage buildings. You can't miss Temple Square, Utah's most visited attraction, which is the world headquarters of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and home to the city's 19th century Salt Lake Temple. Outside the city, state parks like Antelope Island invite you into the rugged Utah wilderness.

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Park City and Salt Lake City Highlights Private Full Day Tour

In 2002, Utah welcomed the world for the 19th Olympic Winter Games, just months after the world changed forever by the attacks of September 11, 2001. Many thought the already scandal-plagued games shouldn't take place at all. But, with new leadership and increased security, Utah hosted a very successful winter games spread out across the Salt Lake Valley, Park City, Midway, and other venues in Weber County and Provo. When Brigham Young and others hiked to the top of Ensign Peak two days after arriving in the Salt Lake Valley in July 1847, they probably couldn't have envisioned such a large event like the Olympics despite raising their biblical "ensign to the nations. " On this tour, we'll delve into these stories and everything in between, from the first peoples to live in Utah to the tech of Silicon Slopes. This tour includes both Utah's capitol city and its ski capitol. Stops include Utah Olympic Park, Temple Square, Utah State Capitol Building, This Is the Place Monument, and more.

Experience the highlights of Utah's capitol city and ski capitol

From its earliest days, Utah has been a haven of the arts. Prior to the railroad, pioneers would carry musical instruments, poetry, and fine art across the plains in their wagons. After the railroad, pioneers easily returned east and beyond to study art and then bring their talent and skills back to the territory. Noted historical Utah visual artists include Cyrus Dallin, Avard Fairbanks, Maynard Dixon, Arnold Friberg, Mahonri Young, and John Hafen. Their works have impacted and been appreciated by millions of people around the world.

On this tour, we'll see important works of art around Salt Lake City and in Utah County. We'll experience sculptures, murals, stained glass, and more.

Explore Utah's art legacy with public art, at an art glass studio, an artisan hatter, and two world-class art museums

Salt Lake City Art Private Driving Full-Day Tour

Movies and TV Shows Filmed in Utah Private Driving Tour

From the red rock backdrops for Thelma and Louise, Stagecoach, and Galaxy Quest to the mountains of Jeremiah Johnson and small towns of Hallmark Christmases, Utah is America's studio backlot. Hundreds of films and TV show episodes have been filmed throughout the state. With iconic scenery and everyday small-town charm, it's no wonder Hollywood loves coming to Utah. On this tour, we'll experience filming locations of blockbusters and film festival favorites alike. You'll get a glimpse into the film industry and see where some of your favorite movies and TV shows were made including High School Musical, Dumb &amp; Dumber, Legally Blonde 2, Halloween 5, Touched By An Angel, High school Musical: The Musical: The Series, SLC Punk!, Carnival of Souls, Andi Mack, The Mistle-Tones, and more. Throughout the tour, you'll get sample some of Utah's best bites from restaurants featured on Food Network or in romantic holiday films and TV shows.

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