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.
What's Included
- Snacks
- Bottled water
- Private transportation
- All Fees and Taxes
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Expert local guide who will love to show you around!
- Gratuities
- Meals
Meeting and Pickup
If you are staying outside of Rapid City, and you are unable to meet us here. We can pick up in other areas of the Black Hills for a fee.
Rushmore Plaza Civic Center
505 North 5th Street, Rapid City, SD 57701, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
What To Expect
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Mount Rushmore National Memorial
1 hour Admission Ticket Included
Iron Mountain Road
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
Sylvan Lake
20 minutes Admission Ticket Included
South Dakota 87
1 hour Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Service animals allowed
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- As much as we love good doggos, this tour is not pet friendly.
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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Activity code: C-56418P13
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (MST).
- Snacks.
- Bottled water.
- Private transportation.
- All Fees and Taxes.
- Air-conditioned vehicle.
- Expert local guide who will love to show you around!.
- Gratuities.
- Meals.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025The minimum age to participate is 1..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Private Half Day Mt Rushmore & Black Hills Tour is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Private Half Day Mt Rushmore & Black Hills Tour will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Snacks
- Bottled water
- Private transportation
- All Fees and Taxes
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Expert local guide who will love to show you around!
- Gratuities
- Meals
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Service animals allowed
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- As much as we love good doggos, this tour is not pet friendly.
