Bus Tour of Mount Rushmore and the Black Hills

Overview

Mount Rushmore Tours is the longest operating local family owned and operated tour company in the Black Hills. Started in 1973 and still under the same owner, we are widely regarded as the local experts in the bus tours for Mount Rushmore and the Black Hills.

City: Rapid City

Mon 23 Dec

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Starting at $114.63

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Mon 23 Dec

Starting at $114.63

Make a reservation

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What's Included

Air-conditioned vehicle

Restroom on board

Additional Info

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Wheelchair accessible
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitised

What To Expect

Mount Rushmore National Memorial

The bus departs at 9am and heads for Mount Rushmore! You will have a little over an hour to look around at your own convenience and enjoy the sites and beauty that you came to South Dakota for. We stop here first because Mount Rushmore is at it's best in the morning sun. Gutzon Borglum carved this mountain facing east towards the morning sun and intended it to be viewed this way.

Iron Mountain Road

After leaving Mount Rushmore we will travel along the Iron Mountain Road. A beautiful 17 mile road of breath taking scenery featuring 3 one lane tunnels that perfectly frame Mount Rushmore.

Custer State Park Resort

We stop for lunch inside Custer State Park at the Game Lodge and previous summer White House for president Calvin Coolidge. Try the Buffalo Stew, it's the best you will ever find!

Needles Highway

After lunch we depart for the Needles Hwy. This 14 mile scenic drive is sure to leave you breathless and awe struck at amazing beauty of the Black Hills. Sit back and enjoy the ride and watch the crowd gather around when we drive the bus through the Needles Eye Tunnel. With only inches to spare on each side of the bus you can relish in the fact that you are not the one driving.

Sylvan Lake

Take a rest stop and coffee break at the beautiful Sylvan Lake. This is among the crown jewels of Custer State Park and the beauty within it.

Crazy Horse Memorial

We spend about an hour at Crazy Horse Memorial. You are on your own to spend this time enjoying this piece of history in the making. Upon completion it will be the largest mountain carving in the world! Truly a piece of awe inspiring history being worked on every day.

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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Reviews (161)

NDGrandma

Oct 2022

My husband & I took this tour the last week in September. Sam was our bus driver & tour guide for the 9 hours. & I can honestly say he was the BEST. Not only was he knowledgeable & funny, but an excellent driver going through very winding Needles Highway & Iron Mt Road as well as ridiculously narrow tunnels with a school bus! About 90 minutes were spent at Mt Rushmore as well as Crazy Horse Memorial. Custer State Park was the highlight for me. Driving the Wildlife Loop Sam knew where to find the buffalo & we were able to get off the bus & see them from afar. The wild burros also “greet you” & aren’t afraid of people which was a lot of fun. I highly recommend this tour since you experience all the attractions in the Black Hills without driving yourself. The only negative - when making your reservation the website says to arrive between 7:30-8:00 AM when in reality you don’t leave until 9:00 AM.

John_G

Sep 2022

Tunnels in Custer state park, begging burros and Mt Rushmore. Bus was old and seats were uncomfortable and very cramped. Driver was very good.

Linda P

Sep 2022

Driver, Matt, was professional, knowledgeable and funny. His narrative and driving were impressive. He was courteous and fair to all passengers.