The Cool Shore Excursions Top 10 South Dakota list brings together the best tours, activities, and things to do in the area. Each one has been traveler-tested by people like you and handpicked to deliver the most fun for the best prices in South Dakota.
The Top 10 South Dakota Tours and Activities 2026

Join us on a journey through the breathtaking landscapes and historic landmarks of Mount Rushmore and the Black Hills. This all-inclusive tour offers an immersive...
$164

Join us on a journey through the breathtaking landscapes and historic landmarks of Mount Rushmore and the Black Hills. Our Sightseeing Bus Tour Only package...
$133

Hot Air Balloon Flight Over Black Hills
Experience the untamed beauty of the Black Hills from a hot air balloon! Located in Custer, SD, near Custer State Park, our launch sites are...
$375

Unearth the long-buried past in Badlands National Park, a place like no other! This strange, alien landscape of rocky peaks hides tens of millions of...
$14

Embark on an unforgettable journey through Deadwood with our captivating ghost tour, where history and hauntings intertwine. Led by an experienced local guide, this tour...
$26

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

Mount Rushmore is more than just the carvings. They have secrets that are not easily revealed. GeoFunTrek's guides are local experts with decades of experience....
$300

Dakota Luxury Expeditions is the exclusive private-charter division of Black Hills Open-Top Tours. Skip the stressful mountain driving and parking chaos. Command an 8-hour private...
$1,895

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

Step into the shoes of a newly-minted detective, tasked by Commander Mahoney to solve a gripping case... murder on the streets of Rapid City. Throughout...
$15

