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Mount Rushmore Tours: Local Experts Since 1973
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433 Ratings
Rapid City
Embark on a majestic bus tour of Mount Rushmore and the Black Hills with the longest operating local family-owned tour company. Discover the expertise and beauty of this iconic destination.
Embark on a majestic bus tour of Mount Rushmore and the Black Hills with the longest operating local family-owned tour company. Discover the expertise and beauty of this iconic destination.
Duration:
9 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Fort Hays Old West Town and Dinner Show - Begin the tour at Fort Hays Chuckwagon by checking in at the Fort Hays Headquarters Building between 7:45-8am to receive printed tickets and your assigned bus for the day.
- Mount Rushmore National Memorial - The bus departs at 9am, heading to Mount Rushmore! Enjoy over an hour to explore at your…
- Fort Hays Old West Town and Dinner Show - Begin the tour at Fort Hays Chuckwagon by checking in at the Fort Hays Headquarters Building between 7:45-8am to receive printed tickets and your assigned bus for the day.
- Mount Rushmore National Memorial - The bus departs at 9am, heading to Mount Rushmore! Enjoy over an hour to explore at your leisure and take in the stunning sights and beauty that South Dakota offers. This stop is first because Mount Rushmore is most magnificent in the morning sun. Gutzon Borglum designed this mountain to face east, capturing the morning light perfectly.
- Iron Mountain Road - After visiting Mount Rushmore, the journey continues along Iron Mountain Road. This stunning 17-mile route offers breathtaking views and features three one-lane tunnels that beautifully frame Mount Rushmore.
- Custer State Park Resort - Lunch is at the Game Lodge within Custer State Park, once the summer White House for President Calvin Coolidge. Be sure to try the Buffalo Stew, it’s unparalleled!
- Needles Highway - Post-lunch, the tour proceeds to Needles Highway. This 14-mile scenic drive will leave you in awe of the Black Hills’ incredible beauty. Relax and enjoy as the bus navigates through the Needles Eye Tunnel, with only inches to spare on each side.
- Sylvan Lake - Take a break and enjoy a coffee at the picturesque Sylvan Lake, one of the crown jewels of Custer State Park.
- Crazy Horse Memorial - Spend about an hour at the Crazy Horse Memorial. Explore this historical masterpiece at your own pace. Once completed, it will be the largest mountain carving in the world, a truly inspiring work in progress.
What's Included
- Public transportation (bus, subway, cable car, etc.)
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- On-board restrooms
- Entrance fees
- Public transportation (bus, subway, cable car, etc.)
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- On-board restrooms
- Entrance fees
What's Not Included
- Driver / Guide Gratuity
- Lunch
- Breakfast
- Dinner
- Bottled water
- Private transportation
- Driver / Guide Gratuity
- Lunch
- Breakfast
- Dinner
- Bottled water
- Private transportation
Additional Information
Embark on an adventure through the awe-inspiring landscapes and historic sites of Mount Rushmore and the Black Hills. Our Sightseeing Bus Tour Only package is perfect for those eager to discover the area’s magnificent views and vibrant history without the meal package.
Mount Rushmore Tours holds the distinction of being the longest-running family-owned…
Embark on an adventure through the awe-inspiring landscapes and historic sites of Mount Rushmore and the Black Hills. Our Sightseeing Bus Tour Only package is perfect for those eager to discover the area’s magnificent views and vibrant history without the meal package.
Mount Rushmore Tours holds the distinction of being the longest-running family-owned and operated tour company in the Black Hills. Established in 1973 and now under the stewardship of the second generation since 2023, we are recognized as the local specialists in bus tours for Mount Rushmore and the Black Hills.
Location
Fort Hays Chuckwagon Supper & Show
Fort Hayes Drive
The tour starts at Fort Hays Chuckwagon with checkin from 7:50-8:00am. Checkin is 45 mins before the bus departure to give you enough time to explore Fort Hays. It is conveniently located on Hwy 16 just south of Rapid City on the road to Mount Rushmore. (Just 12 minutes from downtown Rapid City)
Cancellation Policy
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.
Customer Ratings
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(433 Ratings)
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Peggy_b
Jun 17, 2026
Awesome bus tour - This bus tour covered all of the areas that were of interest to us. Our bus driver, Ken, was phenomenal. He was the best of the best! I would highly recommend this tour to anyone.
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Darrellci2699od
Jun 15, 2026
Fantastic - Great tour. Guide was exceptional and a very good driver.
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Lisa_s
Jun 15, 2026
Fantastic tour in the Black Hills - From start to finish was a great tour. Beautiful boss, great and entertaining driver. We learned a lot we saw a lot that we never would’ve been able to do on our own. They gave us just the right amount of time to see Mount Rushmore, crazy horse, and Sylvan Lake. The lunch stop was good and everything was timed very well. I highly recommend this Tour.
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Tony_j
Jun 14, 2026
The trip was very... - The trip was very informative & we saw lots of sights. Our driver pointed out things to us. We enjoyed it.
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Myinfob96
Jun 8, 2026
Great Day Trip - The tour Guide Billy was excellent. Very informative. We never would have all the things we saw without taking this tour.
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Bubs29
Jun 6, 2026
Fantastic tour guy!! - The tour guy, Dan, was fantastic. Very knowledgeable, great driver for those types of turns, narrow tunnels & really funny. I loved the music he played after lunch
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Manvith
Jun 3, 2026
Good family tour - It was a good bus tour. My whole family enjoyed it
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John_v
May 25, 2026
Great trip - He was very knowledgeable. Had everything you can think of. The only thing is if we had a little information when we went to crazy horse, I didn’t know what to do ended up on a bus that was informative, but probably not the way to go. I never saw the “miniature” statue so that’s more for his suggestion.
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Joyce_y
May 31, 2026
A Scenic South Dakota Day Trip - Our tour guide Billy was great! The additional anecdotal information he provided was excellent. We had ample time to explore all the stops on the tour…we didn’t feel rushed. The reason I gave it 4 stars was because the check in time recommended was almost an hour before the bus came at 8:50. There was very little to see or do at Fort Hayes if you didn’t want to buy breakfast there. The lunch stop buffet was very good but it should be mentioned that you can bring a picnic lunch if you choose not to have the buffet. This would be much more economical for a family. Kudos again to Billy and his excellent driving skills. I recommend this tour but the arrival time and lunch option needs to be fixed.
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Nancy
Jun 11, 2026
Don’t use the bus air brake to the beat of the music through the switchbacks! - The driver was quite confused with the microphone and which button to push for what he wanted to play…information, music etc. he was more interested in telling his own stories instead of information for the tour. Then he’d start to say something and forget what it was. However the worst was his use of the bus air brake during the playing of a song while going through the switchbacks. He would use the brake to jerk the bus and not a couple of times but through the entire song and all the way down the hill. Two women behind said they were getting sick…it was awful!!! He was trying to make it a joke, but hardly funny! Then going through the tight tunnel he jerked the brake hard again to try and scare us…again not funny. Not a good experience at all
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