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

Sat 19 Oct

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Starting at $114.63

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Sat 19 Oct

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)

JenA657

May 2021

This tour was amazing! It is a long day but you get to see so many things! The driver was really funny and drove really well, there are some really tricky and tight tunnels that he had to go through and it was crazy that he got through them! There was two things that I didn't like. The tickets said the tour started at 8 and we got there early (at 7:30, some people got there at 7), however the tour started at 9. It would have been nice if it said the tour starts at 9 but come early to spend time at the attraction before leaving so we could have gotten there at 8 or even a bit later. The other issue I had was where we stopped for lunch. We were told we could order off a menu or have the buffet but there was no menu to order off of and I didn't like any of the main foods on the buffet. So I paid for the full buffet and only had some fruit and bread. There were places to use the restroom at every stop we made so that was nice. Overall it was a really great day!

Charlotte_B

May 2021

Chris was just an outstanding driver with so much character.. he made the day fun and interesting. The tour was exactly what was expected and we got to see so many things during the day.

Lynn_L

May 2021

its the best way to get it all in as we were there for the DAY! Driver was knowledgeable and friendly, and I really wanted to tip him. The Viator site did NOT say they would pick us up for the 15 min drive we paid for from the city but they do pick up. The tour will leave at 9 , we thought 8 but they want you there at 8-way too early They did drop us off for free.