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Salt Lake City Great Salt Lake Guided Tour 2 hr

TourTruth score 6.3 out of 10

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15 reviews · Rated on 1 provider · How we score

  • Salt Lake City
  • 2 hrs
  • Updated November 1, 2026

Explore Great Salt Lake’s shoreline, bird wetlands, and historic Saltair on a narrated 2-hour tour from Salt Lake City.

About this tour

Discover the Great Salt Lake, where extraordinary salinity and wide-open Utah skies create a landscape unlike any other. On this 2-hour Salt Lake City Great Salt Lake Guided Tour, a local guide brings the lake’s science and history to life as you visit its shoreline and nearby landmarks.

Explore Great Salt Lake State Park and the Utah State Marina, then hear stories of Saltair, the historic beach resort once known as the “Coney Island of the West.” Visit migratory bird wetlands, where millions of birds representing more than 250 species come through each year. At Silver Sands Beach, stroll the soft shoreline and take in views of the lake, its islands, and the surrounding Rocky Mountains. The tour also points out local wildlife and explains how the lake’s high salinity supports brine shrimp, sometimes called sea monkeys.

With minimal walking, live narration, and entrance fees included, this Salt Lake City Great Salt Lake Guided Tour offers an easy way to experience the region’s natural wonders and stories. Swimming is optional, so bring a towel and a change of clothes if you’d like to take a dip. Join the tour and see the lake up close.

Highlights

  • Explore Great Salt Lake State Park and Marina
  • Visit historic Saltair Beach Resort
  • Spot migratory birds at the wetlands
  • Walk Silver Sands Beach and take in lake and mountain views
  • Learn how the lake’s salinity shapes its wildlife

What's included

Included

  • Entrance fees
  • Fully narrated tour with a local guide

Not included

  • Gratuities

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Important information

  • Walking is minimal; suitable for all ages and abilities
  • Swimming is optional; bring a towel and change of clothes if you plan to swim
  • Baby strollers, luggage or large bags, non-folding wheelchairs, electric wheelchairs, and wheelchair users are listed as not permitted
  • Meet outside the main lobby doors of the Radisson Downtown Hotel at 215 W S Temple, Salt Lake City
  • The tour bus parks curbside 10–15 minutes before departure; arrive ready to board
  • Paid parking is available across the street; allow extra time to park and cross at the crosswalk

Frequently asked questions

How long is the tour?

The guided tour lasts 2 hours.

Is swimming included?

Swimming is optional. Bring a towel and a change of clothes if you plan to swim.

Where is the pickup point?

Meet outside the main lobby doors of the Radisson Downtown Hotel at 215 W S Temple in Salt Lake City. The bus parks curbside 10–15 minutes before the tour.

Is the tour suitable for all ages and abilities?

Walking is minimal, and the tour is described as suitable for all ages and abilities. Wheelchair users and electric wheelchairs are listed as not permitted.

What can I see on the tour?

Sights include Great Salt Lake State Park and Marina, historic Saltair, migratory bird wetlands, and Silver Sands Beach.

How this score is calculated

This score is based on one provider. GetYourGuide rates it 4.20 from 15 reviews. We place that rating among all GetYourGuide ratings and weight it by its review count. If the tour is found on another provider later, both ratings are combined.

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  • The result is shown from 0 to 10: this tour scores 6.3.

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