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

Fri 28 Nov

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Starting at $132.50

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Fri 28 Nov

Starting at $132.50

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
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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!

South Dakota 87

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 (366)

Saumya_B

Aug 2023

Awesome experience. We had a great time during this tour. The experience with needle highway is unforgettable. Bonus, were able to see the buffaloes in Custer State Park. Overall, I would recommend that this tour is a must when in the Black hills.

720paulettec

Aug 2023

This bus tour is the best way to see the specific sites and also the small towns surrounding the area. Pick up tickets 730-800 AM tour leaves at 850 AM. There are 32 seats on the bus so good size but not too large a group. They will load the bus in the order in which they received your reservation online. I was traveling solo and was paired up with another solo traveler and worked out great. Billy was our driver, travel guide and kept us informed and entertained throughout the day. He not only told us where we were visiting, as we were passing through towns, he also gave us some info which may help you decide to go back and visit for dinner or stay over at a hotel. There was plenty of time at each stop including lunch. We were dropped off right in front of each stop which takes the guesswork out of having to plan yourself. The tour delivered as described and more as Billy stopped in specific favorite areas for photo ops as well. Billy was courteous, professional and entertaining. Let someone else do the driving and navigation and this is the way to do it.

glw186

Aug 2023

We opted to purchase the full package, with meals, show, etc. Our driver was from Custer, so he was very familiar the area. Mount Rushmore was very interesting, and the films showing how it was made was interesting. Then on to the Needles and the narrow tunnels - that pointed to Mt. Rushmore was amazing. Custer state park was nice (peaceful and beautiful) and included a buffet lunch (in our package). Then to Crazy Horse monument.