Private Half Day Mt Rushmore & Black Hills Tour

Overview

Take in the best of the Black Hills on this half-day tour. We visit the must-see's of Mt Rushmore, Needles Hwy, Sylvan Lake and Iron Mountain Road.

Experience Mt Rushmore with a local expert and make the most of your time in the Black Hills.

City: Rapid City

Thu 31 Jul

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Starting at $325.00

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Thu 31 Jul

Starting at $325.00

Make a reservation

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What's Included

Private transportation

Bottled water

Snacks

Air-conditioned vehicle

All Fees and Taxes

Additional Info

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

What To Expect

Mount Rushmore National Memorial

Make the very most of your time and visit the famous faces at Mount Rushmore with an expert! Take your time enjoying all that the National Monument has to offer; museums, trails, gift stores - even Thomas Jefferson's family ice-cream recipe! Our guide will talk you through the building of the project, its place in history and a local's perspective. We normally spend between 1hour 1.5 hours here.

Iron Mountain Road

Iron Mountain Road is a Black Hills experience not worth missing! This famous scenic route was built especially to compliment Mt Rushmore. Enjoy the perfectly framed tunnels facing the faces, and the pigtail bridges. We make our way to the top of Peter Norbeck Overlook for a spectacular view of the Black Hills.

Sylvan Lake

Spectacular Sylvan Lake is our first stop in Custer State Park. A must see in the hills, this is the beginning of our journey onto Needles Hwy.

South Dakota 87

The jewel of the Black Hills, Needles Hwy is like nothing you have very seen before. This scenic drive is cradled by the heart of the mountain range; magnificent spires and sparkling rock formations (really, the mica makes it sparkle!), this is a drive you must see.

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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 (20)

H4360RBpeterw

Jun 2024

An excellent tour provided by Jennifer, who is extremely personable and knowledgable. She ensured that we saw all of the local area's attractions, even tailoring it to include more of our own particular interests. A real highpoint of our holiday. Thank you.

Response from Host

Jun 2024

Thank you so much! So glad you had a wonderful time.

Jill C

May 2024

We had the most wonderful day with Cindy who went out of her way to make us feel welcome and to adjust the activities to fit our interests and skill level. The insights and information she shared with us was beyond amazing! We learned so much about the area and Mt, Rushmore itself and the stop and hike at Sylvan Lake was breathtaking. Beyond our best expectations! Would not hesitate for a minute to recommend this tour to anyone young and old! Professional, kind, interesting and informative. Perfect day.

Response from Host

May 2024

Thanks Jill - Cindy raved about you as well :) So glad to hear you had a great day out!

Pspon

Nov 2023

Excellent choice! Had intended to visit Mt. Rushmore for the evening ceremony on our own, only to find it was no longer available at this time of year. Opted to do a tour so we could learn and experience as much of this iconic site as possible without the fanfare or info shared at the Lowering of the Flag. Randy was informative, friendly and patient. We were 6 seniors, 2 with mobility issues. He was most accommodating, very engaging and a pleasure to learn from and tour with. The drive along Needles Highway and Iron Mt road was both beautiful and exciting. He shared much information about the area, its history and the wildlife. We finished the day with a stop at Sylvan Lake, the perfect spot to take in the view while sharing drinks and snacks.

Response from Host

Nov 2023

Thank you so much for your kind review and we are so glad to hear you had a great day out with Randy!