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Mount Rushmore Tours: Local Experts Since 1973
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390 Ratings
Rapid City
Embark on a majestic bus tour of Mount Rushmore and the Black Hills with the longest operating local family-owned tour company. Discover the expertise and beauty of this iconic destination.
Embark on a majestic bus tour of Mount Rushmore and the Black Hills with the longest operating local family-owned tour company. Discover the expertise and beauty of this iconic destination.
Duration:
9 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Fort Hays Old West Town and Dinner Show - Begin the tour at Fort Hays Chuckwagon by checking in at the Fort Hays Headquarters Building between 7:45-8am to receive printed tickets and your assigned bus for the day.
- Mount Rushmore National Memorial - The bus departs at 9am, heading to Mount Rushmore! Enjoy over an hour to explore at your…
- Fort Hays Old West Town and Dinner Show - Begin the tour at Fort Hays Chuckwagon by checking in at the Fort Hays Headquarters Building between 7:45-8am to receive printed tickets and your assigned bus for the day.
- Mount Rushmore National Memorial - The bus departs at 9am, heading to Mount Rushmore! Enjoy over an hour to explore at your leisure and take in the stunning sights and beauty that South Dakota offers. This stop is first because Mount Rushmore is most magnificent in the morning sun. Gutzon Borglum designed this mountain to face east, capturing the morning light perfectly.
- Iron Mountain Road - After visiting Mount Rushmore, the journey continues along Iron Mountain Road. This stunning 17-mile route offers breathtaking views and features three one-lane tunnels that beautifully frame Mount Rushmore.
- Custer State Park Resort - Lunch is at the Game Lodge within Custer State Park, once the summer White House for President Calvin Coolidge. Be sure to try the Buffalo Stew, it’s unparalleled!
- Needles Highway - Post-lunch, the tour proceeds to Needles Highway. This 14-mile scenic drive will leave you in awe of the Black Hills’ incredible beauty. Relax and enjoy as the bus navigates through the Needles Eye Tunnel, with only inches to spare on each side.
- Sylvan Lake - Take a break and enjoy a coffee at the picturesque Sylvan Lake, one of the crown jewels of Custer State Park.
- Crazy Horse Memorial - Spend about an hour at the Crazy Horse Memorial. Explore this historical masterpiece at your own pace. Once completed, it will be the largest mountain carving in the world, a truly inspiring work in progress.
What's Included
- Public transportation (bus, subway, cable car, etc.)
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- On-board restrooms
- Entrance fees
- Public transportation (bus, subway, cable car, etc.)
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- On-board restrooms
- Entrance fees
What's Not Included
- Driver / Guide Gratuity
- Lunch
- Breakfast
- Dinner
- Bottled water
- Private transportation
- Driver / Guide Gratuity
- Lunch
- Breakfast
- Dinner
- Bottled water
- Private transportation
Additional Information
Embark on an adventure through the awe-inspiring landscapes and historic sites of Mount Rushmore and the Black Hills. Our Sightseeing Bus Tour Only package is perfect for those eager to discover the area’s magnificent views and vibrant history without the meal package.
Mount Rushmore Tours holds the distinction of being the longest-running family-owned…
Embark on an adventure through the awe-inspiring landscapes and historic sites of Mount Rushmore and the Black Hills. Our Sightseeing Bus Tour Only package is perfect for those eager to discover the area’s magnificent views and vibrant history without the meal package.
Mount Rushmore Tours holds the distinction of being the longest-running family-owned and operated tour company in the Black Hills. Established in 1973 and now under the management of the second generation since 2023, we are recognized as the local specialists in bus tours for Mount Rushmore and the Black Hills.
Location
Fort Hays Chuckwagon Supper & Show
Fort Hayes Drive
The tour starts at Fort Hays Chuckwagon with checkin from 7:50-8:00am. Checkin is 45 mins before the bus departure to give you enough time to explore Fort Hays. It is conveniently located on Hwy 16 just south of Rapid City on the road to Mount Rushmore. (Just 12 minutes from downtown Rapid City)
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.8
(390 Ratings)
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324felisam
Sep 13, 2025
A great experience! - A full day with many stops and lots of information. The driver (Bill Martin) was exceptional. A great host with a great sense of humor. Very knowledgeable and lots of fun!
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Felisa_w
Sep 9, 2025
Great experience! - A busy day with lots of stops. The driver made drop offs and pick ups very convenient. Our driver (Bill Martin) was very knowledgeable and has a wonderful sense of humor.
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G8852iwsharonr
Sep 7, 2025
Fun and educational. - It was an excellent tour and our guide was both very knowledgeable and informative but very amusing as well. I would definitely recommend this tour to others.
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Doris_k
Aug 28, 2025
Very informative, loved... - Very informative, loved all the history. Our tour guide Billy was the best, great scenery and views.
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Peggy_c
Aug 28, 2025
Billy our tour guide did... - Billy our tour guide did an exceptional job of providing history and other information about the areas we were visiting.
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Bobbi_c
Aug 10, 2025
Great day for a ride - Great day, while long it was enjoyable because the bus driving kept us laughing with Jokes and information about the area. The crazy roads and small tunnels provided an experience all by itself!!
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Nancy_f
Aug 8, 2025
Wonderful experience! - We loved letting someone else do the driving who knew where to go so we so we could sit back and enjoy the beautiful scenery. Our driver was GARY who was absolutely fantastic! He went out of his way to find out where the buffalo and burros would be that day and drove us right to them. We saw hundreds of buffalo up close--truly an awesome experience. We were able to feed the burros as Gary had stopped prior to get the burros some treats (carrots) that he passed on to the bus riders so they could feed them. He was also extremely knowledgable about the area. and told many jokes. I can't say enough good things about Gary. I've been on a lot of tours and Gary was by far the best!
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Cvxfll
Aug 2, 2025
A great day! - We had a great experience with Gary as our tour director! He is very personable and knowledgeable, keeping us entertained the whole day. We stopped at Mt. Rushmore, had lunch stop at Custer State Park lodge and also did the Custer State Park wildlife loop - seeing buffalo and pronghorn along the way. The afternoon was thrilling as Gary expertly drove Needles Highway and through the tunnel…wow! What an experience. It was Sturgis Week so the motorcycles were everywhere!Crazy Horse Monument has a long way to go, even after 80 years of work, but one can imagine what it will look like when done. We finished our day with the dinner show. The dinner was basic cowboy fare (not very tasty) - beans, chicken or beef, potato, applesauce and spice cake served with lemonade, tea or coffee. Now the show…that was fantastic! A good variety of old country and country rock by talented performers. We are definitely glad we booked the tour.
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Susang892
Jul 16, 2025
Excellent experience. Responsive staff great driver. - Our driver Bill was great. We did an enormous amount of sizing on our nine hour bus trip. It ended with a lovely chuckwagon dinner and an absolutely amazing band after dinner. I would highly recommend this if you have only a short time in South Dakota.
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Carmen_k
Jul 5, 2025
Excellent - It was an amazing experience. Highly recommended.!!!
We had a great time for a full day trip experience
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