We had limited time in the Rapid City area and after reading the reviews on Tripadvisor, I made reservations for this tour. We had evening plans so skipped the dinner and show.
We had a wonderful day in every way. Lucky enough to have Matt Pates as our driver and guide, we learned countless interesting things about the history of the area and the sites we stopped to visit. Matt is articulate, well-read and hilarious and there was many a laugh throughout the nine hour tour. He's also an excellent driver and navigated the hairpin turns and narrow tunnels with skill. At one point, there is an incredibly narrow tunnel through which to pass and Matt has us in stitches as he made his way to the other side. I know I am not speaking just for my husband and me when I say we all had so much fun!
We saw Mount Rushmore, Needles Highway, the Crazy Horse memorial, stopped for a delicious lunch and had several roadside pull-overs to learn about and enjoy the beauty of Custer State Park. There was never a feeling of being rushed. We highly recommend Mount Rushmore Tours to anyone interested in a fun and informative day in the Black Hills of South Dakota.