Top Utah Historical Tours

Go sightseeing in Salt Lake City with ease on this bus tour. You’ll see some of Utah's top urban attractions like the Mormon Trail, Temple Square, the State Capitol Building, Old Fort Douglas and sites from the 2002 Winter Olympic Games. Hear stories of the pioneers, the Mormon religion, and historical anecdotes. A highlight of the tour is witnessing the 12,000 pipes of the famous Salt Lake Tabernacle organ.

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.

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.

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.

On this half-day whitewater rafting tour on the Colorado River, enjoy an adventurous way to see the scenery of the Fisher Towers region, which is just on the outskirts of Moab. Once you've met your guide and gotten acquainted with your gear, set off on a river trip like no other, with otherworldly scenery and moderate rapids. With just a small group for company, you're guaranteed a hands-on experience.

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.

If you’re trying to stay away from packed group tours or tour buses in general when you visit Arches National Park, this Arches National Park Self-Guided Tour is the perfect solution. This audio tour lets you explore the park from the comfort of your own vehicle. It gives you a route that includes stops near Delicate Arch and other popular highlights. Plus, you can download the app easily on your smartphone.

Saddle up and get ready to ride through some of the most beautiful scenery southern Utah has to offer. Listen as your guide tells stories about the area, including tales of wild west outlaws and the Native Americans who once inhabited these lands. Rides are appropriate for all skill levels, but due to the terrain, riders must be at least seven years old to participate.

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.

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.

Explore stunning Zion National Park at your own pace during this full-day, GPS-based self-guided driving tour. Cover the park’s most famous natural landmarks, including Zion Canyon National Scenic Drive and East Zion. Enjoy optional side trips to Kolob Canyon and Kolob Terrace and Emerald Pools and Angel's Landing with advanced reservations. Listen to stories, travel tips, and music in between stops. Tours never expire and work offline.

Benefit from an informative guided tour without having to struggle to hear your guide or wait around for a group of strangers. This self-guided audio tour of Arches and Canyonlands National Parks gives you all the guidance and information you need while letting you go at your own pace. Learn about the famous and lesser-known attractions as you drive yourself through the incredible desert landscape.

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.

Explore the backcountry at Arches National Park from the air with this helicopter tour. Take off from Moab and enjoy a 20-minute flight, with stunning aerial views of highlights such as Determination Towers, Monitor and Merrimac Butte, Gemini Bridges, and the Behind the Rocks area, with informative commentary from your pilot while in the air.

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.