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Mount Rushmore and Black Hills Tour with Two Meals and a Music Variety Show

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 …More

4.8 (1,062)

Mount Rushmore and Black Hills Tour with Two Meals and a Music Variety Show

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...

9 hours Free Cancellation
4.8 (1,062)
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$164
Bus Tour of Mount Rushmore and the Black Hills

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 …More

4.8 (447)

Bus Tour of Mount Rushmore and the Black Hills

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...

9 hours Free Cancellation
4.8 (447)
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$133
Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour in Black Hills and Mt Rushmore

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 …More

4.6 (177)

Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour in Black Hills and Mt Rushmore

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...

4 to 12 hours Free Cancellation
4.6 (177)
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$30
Private Tour of Mount Rushmore, Crazy Horse and Custer State Park

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. …More

5.0 (223)

Private Tour of Mount Rushmore, Crazy Horse and Custer State Park

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....

8 to 9 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
5.0 (223)
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$300
Private Luxury: Mt. Rushmore, Crazy Horse & Custer State Park

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 …More

4.9 (41)

Private Luxury: Mt. Rushmore, Crazy Horse & Custer State Park

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...

8 hours Hotel pickup offered
4.9 (41)
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$1,895
Mount Rushmore Self-Guided Audio Tour Guide

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 …More

3.3 (7)

Mount Rushmore Self-Guided Audio Tour Guide

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...

8 to 13 hours Free Cancellation
3.3 (7)
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$15
Mount Rushmore Extended Expedition Tour

Neal and Becky live in the Black Hills near the historic mining town of Hayward. Neal is a native South Dakotan having a close association …More

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5.0 (87)

Mount Rushmore Extended Expedition Tour

Neal and Becky live in the Black Hills near the historic mining town of Hayward. Neal is a native South Dakotan having a close association...

10 hours Free Cancellation
5.0 (87)
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$295
PREMIER PRIVATE Tour: Mt Rushmore, CrazyHorse & Custer State Park

The best of the Black Hills in one day! Our most popular tour, and a wonderful way to make the most of your time in …More

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PREMIER PRIVATE Tour: Mt Rushmore, CrazyHorse & Custer State Park

The best of the Black Hills in one day! Our most popular tour, and a wonderful way to make the most of your time in...

9 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
5.0 (237)
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$300
Private Luxury: Badlands Limo Tour & Stargazing

Escape crowded bus tours and experience the striking, otherworldly landscapes of Badlands National Park in complete privacy. As the exclusive VIP division of Black Hills …More

4.9 (57)

Private Luxury: Badlands Limo Tour & Stargazing

Escape crowded bus tours and experience the striking, otherworldly landscapes of Badlands National Park in complete privacy. As the exclusive VIP division of Black Hills...

7 hours Hotel pickup offered
4.9 (57)
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$1,295
Private Luxury: Devil's Tower & Deadwood & Spearfish Canyon

Dakota Luxury Expeditions is the exclusive, private-charter division of Black Hills Open-Top Tours. Because Devils Tower requires a longer expedition across the Wyoming border, standard …More

4.8 (41)

Private Luxury: Devil's Tower & Deadwood & Spearfish Canyon

Dakota Luxury Expeditions is the exclusive, private-charter division of Black Hills Open-Top Tours. Because Devils Tower requires a longer expedition across the Wyoming border, standard...

9 to 10 hours Hotel pickup offered
4.8 (41)
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$1,595
Twilight Tour: Custer State Park & Mt Rushmore Lighting Ceremony

Experience the stunning beauty of the Black Hills on this unforgettable private afternoon & evening tour, designed to highlight the region’s most scenic drives & …More

5.0 (38)

Twilight Tour: Custer State Park & Mt Rushmore Lighting Ceremony

Experience the stunning beauty of the Black Hills on this unforgettable private afternoon & evening tour, designed to highlight the region’s most scenic drives &...

6 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
5.0 (38)
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$760
Mt Rushmore, Crazy Horse and Custer State Park Wildlife Loop Tour

What makes this tour unique is the combination of three of Western South Dakota's most iconic destinations – Mount Rushmore, Crazy Horse Memorial, and Custer …More

5.0 (92)

Mt Rushmore, Crazy Horse and Custer State Park Wildlife Loop Tour

What makes this tour unique is the combination of three of Western South Dakota's most iconic destinations – Mount Rushmore, Crazy Horse Memorial, and Custer...

8 to 9 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
5.0 (92)
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$312
Custer State Park Wildlife Loop and Needles Highway Tour

What makes this tour unique is its immersive journey through Custer State Park's Wildlife Loop, offering a chance to witness the majestic buffalo herds, especially …More

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5.0 (10)

Custer State Park Wildlife Loop and Needles Highway Tour

What makes this tour unique is its immersive journey through Custer State Park's Wildlife Loop, offering a chance to witness the majestic buffalo herds, especially...

7 to 8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
5.0 (10)
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$291
Premier Private Badlands Day Tour

Experience another world in Badlands National Park. Wildlife and fossil spotting is a favorite as we weave our way through the spires and pinnacles of …More

4.9 (63)

Premier Private Badlands Day Tour

Experience another world in Badlands National Park. Wildlife and fossil spotting is a favorite as we weave our way through the spires and pinnacles of...

8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
4.9 (63)
from
$300
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 …More

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5.0 (5)

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...

8 to 9 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
5.0 (5)
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$396
Private Badlands Sunset & Stars Tour w/ Former Park Ranger

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. …More

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5.0 (5)

Private Badlands Sunset & Stars Tour w/ Former Park Ranger

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....

8 hours Free Cancellation
5.0 (5)
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$322
Northern Black Hills - Deadwood, Lead, Spearfish Canyon Tour

This Northern Black Hills Shared Tour is unique because it combines breathtaking scenery with a fascinating glimpse into the Wild West history that shaped the …More

4.9 (23)

Northern Black Hills - Deadwood, Lead, Spearfish Canyon Tour

This Northern Black Hills Shared Tour is unique because it combines breathtaking scenery with a fascinating glimpse into the Wild West history that shaped the...

7 to 8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
4.9 (23)
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$301
Shared Badlands and Wall Drug Store Experience

What makes this Badlands and Wall Drug Store tour unique is the depth of knowledge and storytelling it offers. It's not just a scenic drive, …More

5.0 (26)

Shared Badlands and Wall Drug Store Experience

What makes this Badlands and Wall Drug Store tour unique is the depth of knowledge and storytelling it offers. It's not just a scenic drive,...

7 to 8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
5.0 (26)
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$312
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 …More

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4.3 (6)

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...

6 to 7 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
4.3 (6)
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$312
Private Mount Rushmore & Black Hills Tour w/ Former Park Ranger

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 …More

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5.0 (2)

Private Mount Rushmore & Black Hills Tour w/ Former Park Ranger

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...

8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
5.0 (2)
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$264

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