Experience the awe-inspiring Mount Rushmore up close with a self-guided walking audio tour. Learn about its history, construction, and more as you explore the Presidential Trail.
Experience the awe-inspiring Mount Rushmore up close with a self-guided walking audio tour. Learn about its history, construction, and more as you explore the Presidential Trail.
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Gutzon Borglum Historical Center - The artist responsible for Mount Rushmore. Born in Idaho in 1867, Borglum experienced what some might describe as a complex life.
Note: The tour spans over 1 mile, includes more than 17 audio stories, and takes approximately 0.5-1 hours to finish.
New, Lifetime access, no expiration. Enjoy it anytime, on any…
- Gutzon Borglum Historical Center - The artist responsible for Mount Rushmore. Born in Idaho in 1867, Borglum experienced what some might describe as a complex life.
Note: The tour spans over 1 mile, includes more than 17 audio stories, and takes approximately 0.5-1 hours to finish.
New, Lifetime access, no expiration. Enjoy it anytime, on any journey, as often as desired.
- Avenue Of Flags - The name is quite self-explanatory, but what exactly do these flags represent?
- Sculptor’s Studio - Inside, there is a large plaster model depicting the original design for Mount Rushmore, which is significantly more detailed than the final version!
- Presidential Trail - This is a tourist path that showcases the history and legacy of past U.S. Presidents. It includes sites and attractions related to several Presidents, including the Mount Rushmore National Memorial, which displays the carved faces of Presidents George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt, and Abraham Lincoln.

- Self-guided audio tour through our easy-to-use mobile app.
- Works offline with GPS route guidance and automatic audio stories.
- Lifetime access: use the tour anytime and keep it for future trips.
- Private walking tour experience for your family or group.
- Hidden gems and local stories included along the route.
- Flexible tour: start, stop, and…
- Self-guided audio tour through our easy-to-use mobile app.
- Works offline with GPS route guidance and automatic audio stories.
- Lifetime access: use the tour anytime and keep it for future trips.
- Private walking tour experience for your family or group.
- Hidden gems and local stories included along the route.
- Flexible tour: start, stop, and pause anytime during your trip.
- Planning tools, route maps, scenic stops, and area previews included.
- Just bring your phone and headphones; the app guides your walk.
- Support is available via chat, email, or phone if you need help.
- Self-guided tour — no live guide. Entrance fees, parking, food, and transport are separate.
- Self-guided tour — no live guide. Entrance fees, parking, food, and transport are separate.
Experience one of America’s most renowned landmarks up close and explore its rich history! While Mount Rushmore is stunning in photographs, witnessing it firsthand is an entirely different experience. This majestic tribute to America’s heritage is truly awe-inspiring. With this self-guided audio tour, you’ll not only admire the monument but also gain…
Experience one of America’s most renowned landmarks up close and explore its rich history! While Mount Rushmore is stunning in photographs, witnessing it firsthand is an entirely different experience. This majestic tribute to America’s heritage is truly awe-inspiring. With this self-guided audio tour, you’ll not only admire the monument but also gain insights into its creation. Discover who crafted it, the methods used, and much more as you stroll along the Presidential Trail.
After booking, be sure to check your email or text messages to download the separate Audio Tour Guide App by Action while connected to WiFi or mobile data. Enter the password, download the tour, and enjoy it offline. Follow the audio directions and route from the specified starting point.
Enjoy new, lifetime access with no expiration. Use it anytime, on any trip, as often as you like.
Please note, this is not an entrance ticket. Verify opening hours before your visit.
- IMPORTANT NOTE: Access to the Presidential Trail, Sculptor’s Studio, and other areas may change due to weather, maintenance, or temporary restrictions. Check current park conditions before your visit.
- Easy to use: GPS-triggered audio plays automatically along the route for a hands-free experience.
- Private tour: Follow the route on your phone without an in-person guide or crowded group.
- At your own pace: Start anytime and pause for hikes, picnics, photos, or scenic stops.
- Works offline: Once downloaded, the tour works using GPS without Wi-Fi or cellular service.
- Multi-device access: Use the same password on one device for each traveler included in your booking.
- More ways to save: Choose a single tour, a nearby bundle, or access to 200+ tours.
- Download in advance: Download the Tour Guide app by Action and tour while connected to Wi-Fi or a strong cellular signal.
- Follow the route: Begin at the suggested starting point or join anywhere along the route shown in the app.
- Lifetime access: Preview the tour before your trip and revisit the stories, photos, and details afterward.
- Supported devices: iPhone with iOS 15+, Android with version 9+, or a GPS-enabled iPad/tablet with cellular capability.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.