Top Day Trips from Rapid City (Updated November 2026)

Discover the best of the Black Hills on this unforgettable evening adventure. Your tour begins with a scenic drive along the world-famous Iron Mountain Road,...
$795

Devil's Tower Tour
This tour offers a unique opportunity to experience the awe-inspiring presence of Devils Tower, a geological marvel unlike any other. Unlike typical mountain peaks, Devils...
$396

Experience the magic of Badlands National Park like never before on this exclusive private sunset and stargazing tour, led by a former National Park Ranger....
$322

Enjoy the best of the Northern Black Hills on this day tour. As a private outing, enjoy the area at your time and pace. Wander...
$300

Explore the iconic Black Hills with this comprehensive day-long tour. Discover the grandeur of Mount Rushmore, America's Shrine to Democracy, and witness the ongoing work...
$199

Get off the beaten path and onto your bike to see the real beauty of the Black Hills! This day tour takes you to some...
$245

Explore the Black Hills with a former National Park Ranger on a private, personalized tour designed around your interests. Visit landscapes where your guide lived...
$264

Mount Rushmore Discovery Tour
You visit Mount Rushmore, one of our nation's national treasures, and Custer State Park, one of our nation's largest and most diverse state parks. This...
$275

Experience Badlands National Park privately, intentionally, and at a relaxed pace with a former national park ranger as your guide. After Rapid City pickup, travel...
$264

This entirely private, customizable tour will tantalize the senses and take you to places only a local would know. Plus, you'll love it! Our tours...
$255

Download GuideAlong's Black Hills, Badlands, Mount Rushmore, & Custer State Park audio tour to explore a surprising mix of big-name icons and wild landscapes, crowned...
$30

Leave standard highway traffic behind on an open-top 4x4 expedition crafted for remote backcountry access and open-air photography that standard vans and hard-top SUVs simply...
$200

This tour is unique because it offers a convenient and efficient way to experience two iconic South Dakota landmarks in a single day. Instead of...
$280

All Aboard the 1880 Train
This isn't just another tour; it's a chance to experience the Black Hills at their best, during the prime season of May through September. What...
$312

Discover Mount Rushmore National Memorial with an app-based, self-guided audio tour that brings its history, stories, and larger-than-life sculptures to life. There’s no in-person guide—your...
$15

