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

Sun 20 Oct

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Starting at $114.63

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Sun 20 Oct

Starting at $114.63

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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)

Getaway380212

Sep 2021

Our tour was to start at 8am, was informed at check-in at 7:30 that we would be starting at 9. Do not waste your money on breakfast...wow what a let down. We got the oldest, dirtiest "coach" in their fleet...the cabin wreaked of diesel exhaust and WD-40 (which never went away). The luxury "coach" had a get this...a stick shift, the wiring in the driver's area was secured painters tape...nice touch i might add. It was warm day today...A/C you ask....it barely could keep the "coach" cool. I knew it would be a challenge when the driver said "let's see if i remember how to drive this thing" it wasn't a joke folks... the term "if you can't find em...grind em" was quickly the phrase of the day...down shift to up shift....jerky shifting... on the narrow road our guide was a great driver...it was just that shifting thing that was an issue. All the sites and information were great...with the exception of Crazy Horse... definitely could have skipped that one. Lunch was very good...

Response from Host

Oct 2021

Thanks for the feedback. I will do some checking as to who was driving. We do have some coaches that are older, this is due to the fact that we are the only bus company that goes through the needles hwy and tunnel. We have had some struggles with the cleaning crew / staff this year, as I'm sure you can understand as the same thing is happening all across the country in finding staff willing to show up and work. I do truly hope you had a great vacation here within the Black Hills and come back and visit South Dakota again!

kacee1980

Sep 2021

I was skeptical about a bus tour but we were only in the Black Hills for a limited time. I do not regret it at all! It was the best way to go!! We were in the back seat in front of the bathroom and did not have any issues at all. Chris was our driver and he was fantastic. Can't say enough good things about him. Excellent tour guide!! The times spent at each location was just about right. We did go back to Mt. Rushmore in the evening to see the lighting ceremony. We did not do the breakfast/dinner. It's a very long day but well worth it!! (Only had a few people use the bathroom. It wasn't smelly. My only complaint was that it did not have a light!)

Melmom4

Sep 2021

Loved this tour sites and the this company! Our tour guide was Clint and his knowledge of the history was everything you need to know or want to know! He also added some great humor along the way which brought our group closer together! He was very good at what he does and I love this states beauty! Love South Dakota and Fort Hayes tour