One of Salt Lake City’s best kept secrets is the City Sights Salt Lake City Trolley Tour that takes you on a tour of downtown. This is much like other guided tours in other cities with one unique twist. The tour guides on the trolley actually present the tour in a theater style. This means musical numbers, quick costume changes, and lots of amazing information about Utah that was new to us. You may have been on a trolley, but you’ve never been on one like City Sights Salt Lake City Trolley Tour.
We were surprised to find out that the Trolley Tours in Salt Lake City has been in operation since 2015. We went to the pick up point just outside the Radisson Hotel near the Delta Center. At the appointed time, a restored trolley pulled up at the curb, complete with 3 actors (one acting as driver) in full costume, ready to perform. We hopped aboard the trolley, and our tour began.
The tour of the trolley lasts around 90-100 minutes, and includes several stops. We got off the trolley and entered the Cathedral of the Madeleine and the State Capitol. We also had a few other short photo stops curbside. There are also lots of great views from the window. While the actors are sharing the history of Salt Lake, you are driving through downtown to enjoy historic buildings, markers, and other sights.
The best part of this tour was the show. The actors aboard the trolley sang and played instruments as the told the story of Salt Lake City. Much of it was familiar, such as the story of the seagulls and the crickets, but there were so many interesting details that we didn’t know, much of the history told in the words of past governors, politicians, prophets, and other historical figures. There were also plenty of puns and jokes that had us laughing most of the ride.
This show was really informational, too. Even though we consider ourselves experts on Utah history, learning about Whiskey Street, the Masonic Temple, and several other unique buildings along the route was really interesting. We loved hearing this history told in an entertaining way. Even our teenage boys loved the stories being told through music and role-play.
Some other wonderful things about the Salt Lake City Trolley Tour is that the guides are wiling to take pictures of you at every stop. So you can always capture a family photo. The performers are even willing to be in the photo with you. Halfway through the tour, they provide a small snack and drink. They also get off the bus with us at every stop to continue their narration.
The City Sights Salt Lake City Trolley Tours offer tours daily during the warmer months, but they only happen on Saturday afternoons in the winter. If you are looking for a fun and unique way to explore Salt Lake, hop aboard the Salt Lake City trolley. You won’t regret it. For more details on booking, visit their website.
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