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 29 Nov

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Starting at $132.50

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Sat 29 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)

Christine_S

Jun 2023

The tour was totally worth taking. Billy, our tour guide was very knowledgeable and nice. Any time anyone spotted wildlife, Billy would slow down or stop and let us take pictures if possible. I would highly recommend this tour to anyone.

Response from Host

Jun 2023

We passed on the review directly to Billy. He says "aww thanks" Thank you for choosing to spend your vacations with us.

lbyrd4

Jun 2023

As good a tour as we have ever taken. Well worth the time and money. One if not the best guide ever.

Response from Host

Jun 2023

Thank you for choosing to spend your day with us!! Our guides do try their hardest to make your time in the Black Hills one that you will remember for a lifetime.

MarySue_C

Jun 2023

The bus was brand new! The driver was a retired pastor and was an absolute delight. So much love for his state! The pick-up location had the actual owner showing off his skills of making toilet paper rope. You can tell these people love what they do.

Response from Host

Jun 2023

Would you believe the owner Herman turns 80 years old this year? He started this tour 50 years ago, and has led the way to showing other drivers how to squeeze in the tunnels. As Herman says if you love what you do you will never work a day in your life.