Top Utah Historical Tours

Go sightseeing in Salt Lake City with ease on this 2 and a Half Hour Bus Tour. You’ll see some of Utah's top urban attractions like the Mormon Trail, Temple Square, Old Deseret Village, the State Capitol Building, Fort Douglas and sites from the 2002 Winter Olympic Games. Take in a live recital at the renowned Mormon Tabernacle.

See the best of Utah’s Bryce Canyon National Park on a small-group tour excursion. Set off for an adventure through the rugged landscapes and unique spires with a seasoned guide and an air-conditioned vehicle. Discover key sites in the park and learn about the wildlife, history, and geology of Bryce Canyon.

See the sites of Lower Monument Valley that even tour guides can’t get enough of on this 3-hour sunrise or sunset excursion. Guides custom create itineraries that feature their favorite points in the valley in addition to must-see formations, transporting you in an all-terrain vehicle to sites far off the beaten path.

Explore Salt Lake City on this 1.5-hour trolley tour. Traveling on a replica streetcar, you'll see the city's historical districts and make several photo stops at landmarks and attractions. The uniformed trolley conductor acts as your guide. Select a morning or afternoon tour when booking.

Enjoy a performance from the world-renowned Tabernacle Choir plus a sightseeing tour of Salt Lake City, Utah on this tour. Start with a bus tour around Utah’s high-elevation capital. See many of the city’s popular sites, like the Utah State Capitol building, This is the Place Heritage Park, and the 10-acre Temple Square complex. Then take in a performance by the Grammy- and Emmy award-winning, 360-member, all-volunteer Tabernacle Choir.

Explore Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park on this tour that introduces you to Monument Valley's major scenic attractions. During the journey, see backcountry monuments, which include arches and ancient petroglyphs from the Anasazi people. Select a morning or afternoon departure time when booking.

Explore the magnificent formations of Monument Valley with a local Navajo guide. You’ll travel by open-air vehicle through this iconic landscape along backcountry routes and restricted areas. The excursion covers sites such as the Mitten Buttes, John Ford's Point, Yeibichai, Three Sisters Spires and Elephant Butte. Opt for a tour to visit a traditional hogan and listen to a Navajo musical performance.

Moab is blessed with the Colorado River running right through the middle of the desert, and on this Moab whitewater rafting tour, experience a scenic float down the river that also has Class III rapids. This tour takes place near Fishers Tower, which is just on the outskirts of Moab, where you can swim in the river, photograph wildlife, and listen as your guide explains the geology and history behind the canyons.  With various departures during the day at 9:00 am, 12:00 pm and 2:00 pm, the half-day trip can fit into most schedules. Bring the whole family on a fun-filled half-day Colorado River trip that runs about 7 river miles (11 km) with fantastic scenery and moderate rapids. Noon departures include a lunch by the riverside.

This white-water rafting trip covers a 14-mile (22-km) section of the Colorado River near Fisher Towers, a short drive from Moab. Stunning canyon scenery provides awe-inspiring vistas throughout the day. The full-day adventure features oar rafts operated by river guides, although inflatable kayaks are usually available upon request. At lunchtime, your guide serves a buffet-style picnic during a stop on a riverside beach.

Go off-roading by 4-wheel drive (4WD) deep into Canyonlands National Park via the White Rim Road, a scenic route of switchbacks and red rock formations. This full-day tour with an expert guide includes popular spots such as Island in the Sky, Gooseneck overlook, Musselman Arch, Lathrop Canyon and the Shafer Trail leading to the Colorado River. Take short optional guided hikes that lead to hidden passages, secret canyons and the caves of Canyonlands. Buffet lunch and round-trip transport from Moab included.

Raft past Fisher Towers during this half-day river rafting trip on the Colorado River, not far from Moab. Drift past the red rock scenery while you paddle downstream through a series of gentle rapids. This family-friendly excursion includes personal flotation devices, dry bags and, of course, your river guide.

Adventurous travelers looking for a fun but not-too-extreme adventure will love this white-water rafting tour on the Colorado River. You'll be paddling through relatively small class II rapids, which is ideal for first-time rafters. Admire the amazing canyons and cliffs as you drift along calm sections, then paddle hard and be prepared to get wet as you ride the rapids.

This outdoor adventure combo from Moab takes you off-roading through Canyonlands National Park, followed by a guided rafting trip on the Colorado River. Your guide introduces you to the scenic natural wonders of Canyonlands' Island in the Sky by 4-wheel drive (4WD), including sections of the Shafer Trail and White Rim Road. Enjoy a buffet lunch before an afternoon rafting the white-water rapids of the mighty river. Admire deep canyons, ancient rock art, fossils and natural stone arches on this day trip, great for all ages.

Enjoy an evening of Navajo culture and Monument Valley scenery on this tour led by a Navajo guide. First you'll take a 2.5-hour exploration of Monument Valley at sunset to admire its red rock formations. Then sit down to a traditional Navajo dinner at a location near Rain God Mesa, followed by a performance of Navajo dancing, music, and storytelling around a campfire.

The only way to explore the inner workings of Monument Valley is with a Navajo guide—it also happens to be the best way. With this private tour, your born-and-raised guide will take you from fantastic buttes, spires, and mesas to natural arches, amphitheaters, and Anasazi petroglyphs. You’ll wander this sacred ground exploring its beauty, significance, history, and culture, walking away with a connection to the land that cannot be broken.

You can’t travel to Utah without visiting the Great Salt Lake. Don’t miss the chance to explore the shores one of Utah’s most fascinating natural attractions. On this tour, you’ll experience the unique wonders of this inland sea—and have the chance to float on the lake as well. Packed with insider information and local lore, the bus tour covers a distance of 50 miles (80km) and is lead by an engaging, local guide.

Grand Staircase Escalante is full of geological anomalies and natural wonders. This self-guided audio tour will uncover them all as you drive UT-12. After your purchase (one per car), download the app to access the tour. Just stay on the recommended route and within the speed limit and the stories will begin to play. The tour never expires, but does not include entrances to any attractions on the route.

Travel the mountainous Hurrah Pass the easy and adventurous way on this self-driving UTV tour. The four-seater vehicles are easy to drive. Follow the Hurrah Pass trail up to ancient petroglyphs and lookout points over expansive views over the mountainous desert landscape. Your guide will make sure you don't get lost and will teach you about this historic place.

Learn about Navajo culture and see the natural wonders of Monument Valley on this tour of lower Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park. Visit a hogan, a traditional Navajo dwelling, to watch a demonstration, and hear stories from a guide about this region. Select a morning or afternoon departure time when booking.

Enjoy an evening around the campfire in a beautiful location. This tour takes you into a private canyon, which has been used often as a filming location. There, you'll meet a her od Texas longhorns, gather around the campfire, make s'mores with homemade marshmallows, and learn all about the star-studded night sky.

Experience our mother nature's beautiful creation from local guides that will provide our knowledge, history, and local upbringings of the Valley. Included in the tour will be the 17-mile loop and restricted backcountry with a demonstration inside a traditional Hogan.

Due to land-access restrictions, exploring Monument Valley requires a Navajo guide. No problem—that just makes the experience that much richer. With this Navajo-led tour, you’ll get the privilege of wandering this sacred ground, witnessing famous vistas like the Mittens, John Ford’s Point, and more. You’ll also get an appreciation for this revered place, tuning into its Indigenous significance and wild past.

Discover the darker side of Salt Lake City on a 1.5-hour tour that explores the mysteries, hauntings, and other paranormal activity in Utah’s capital city. Hear some of the city’s most terrifying legends and visit the oldest buildings in Salt Lake where ghosts sightings are frequent. Attempt your own paranormal investigation by trying out ghost hunting equipment on this tour.

E-bikes are a quiet, fun and family friendly way to explore Moab. Kane Creek has many ancient sites and petroglyph panels. Our guides will stop at several and discuss the similarities and possible meanings of some of the glyphs. This is a trip down a beautiful canyon with amazing views and explores the edges of Moab Outback. This trip is about 1/2 on pavement and 1/2 on a dirt road with cliffs.