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

Wed 06 Aug

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Starting at $132.50

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Wed 06 Aug

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)

John_S

Jun 2023

The actual sites visited and the roads taken were fantastic and great. The tour could have and should have been done in half the time, and the 8-hour infomercial banter could be shortened considerably.

Response from Host

Jul 2023

Thank for your review, however I am not sure if you actually took our tour, or another company. There is zero "informercial" done by our tour guides. Out guides tell stories of our area and it's beautiful rich history. As for taking the half the time, this is geographically impossible, as the roads you are claiming were "fantastic and great" take 5-6 hrs to drive thru without stops we provide for so you can take pictures and enjoy the sites. I do however hope you enjoyed the Black Hills as much as we do.

Roger_R

Jun 2023

Mount Rushmore was amazing and the history behind it. The black hills too. Seeing trees grow out of rock was quite astonishing! Would definitely share my trip with friends and family, Thank you so much The Rankhorns

W1973UYsandras

Jun 2023

Worth the time and money. Got to see many sites of the Black Hills all in one day. Getting dropped off right in front of Rushmore and Crazy Horse and the drive through Needle Highway was great. Dan, our driver, was very informative and showed us all the best sites. Did not see any buffalo or other animals in our drive through Custer, so that was a bummer. We did not stay for the dinner or show, but thats okay because I was tired at the end of the day!