Top Rapid City Day Trips & Excursions

Q: Which Rapid City Day Trips & Excursions have Instant Confirmation?

Rapid City Day Trips & Excursions with Instant Confirmation include: Private Glass-Top Mercedes: Mt Rushmore, Crazy Horse & Custer Private Luxury: Badlands Limo Tour & Stargazing Private - Badlands Rugged Jeep Backcountry Tour with Lunch Devil's Tower Tour Public Tour: Devil's Tower - Spearfish Canyon - Deadwood View all Tours with Instant Confirmation →

Q: I need a ride! Which Rapid City Day Trips & Excursions have Hotel Pickup?

No problem. These Rapid City Day Trips & Excursions include Hotel Pickup: Private Glass-Top Mercedes: Mt Rushmore, Crazy Horse & Custer Private Luxury: Badlands Limo Tour & Stargazing Badlands National Park - Sunset and Stargazing (Private) Stars & Stripes: Mount Rushmore Night Ceremony Twilight Tour: Custer State Park & Mt Rushmore Lighting Ceremony View all Tours with Hotel Pickup →

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Q: What are the most popular styles of Tours and Activities in Rapid City?

Based on our sales data over the past year, the most popular styles of tours and activities in Rapid City are: Rapid City Tours & Sightseeing Rapid City Luxury & Special Occasions Rapid City Luxury Tours Rapid City Cultural & Theme Tours Rapid City Historical & Heritage Tours View all tour styles in Rapid City →

Private Glass-Top Mercedes: Mt Rushmore, Crazy Horse & Custer

Experience the Southern Black Hills in unmatched panoramic luxury aboard our custom-built Mercedes Calèche! Unlike standard enclosed vans or crowded motorcoaches, our limited-production luxury vans …More

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Private Glass-Top Mercedes: Mt Rushmore, Crazy Horse & Custer

8 hours Hotel pickup offered

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$1,999

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

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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

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$1,295

Badlands National Park - Sunset and Stargazing (Private)

A once in a lifetime opportunity to visit the incredible Badlands; first in the afternoon and into a golden sunset - followed by the official …More

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Badlands National Park - Sunset and Stargazing (Private)

A once in a lifetime opportunity to visit the incredible Badlands; first in the afternoon and into a golden sunset - followed by the official...

6 to 7 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$850

Stars & Stripes: Mount Rushmore Night Ceremony

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, …More

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Stars & Stripes: Mount Rushmore Night Ceremony

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,...

5 to 6 hours Hotel pickup offered

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$795

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

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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

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$760

Private - Badlands Rugged Jeep Backcountry Tour with Lunch

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 …More

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Private - Badlands Rugged Jeep Backcountry Tour with Lunch

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...

7 to 8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$399

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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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

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$396

Public Tour: Devil's Tower - Spearfish Canyon - Deadwood

Experience an unforgettable journey through the Northern Black Hills on our fun, small-group public tour for up to 14 guests, traveling in the climate-controlled comfort …More

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Public Tour: Devil's Tower - Spearfish Canyon - Deadwood

Experience an unforgettable journey through the Northern Black Hills on our fun, small-group public tour for up to 14 guests, traveling in the climate-controlled comfort...

8 hours Hotel pickup offered

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$389

Discover a side of the Black Hills that few people ever have the opportunity to experience. Journey through breathtaking landscapes filled with towering ponderosa pines, …More

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Private Mickelson Trail Bicycling Tour

Discover a side of the Black Hills that few people ever have the opportunity to experience. Journey through breathtaking landscapes filled with towering ponderosa pines,...

8 hours Hotel pickup offered

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$345

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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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

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$322

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

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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

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$312

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

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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

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$312

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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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

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$312

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

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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

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$301

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

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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

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$300

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

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$300

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

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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

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$300

Premier Private Northern Black Hills- Deadwood, Lead & Spearfish

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 …More

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Premier Private Northern Black Hills- Deadwood, Lead & Spearfish

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...

9 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$300

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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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

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$295

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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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

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$291

Frequently Asked Questions

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What are the best options for Rapid City Day Trips & Excursions?

According to verified reviews on Cool Shore Excursions and TripAdvisor, the best Rapid City Day Trips & Excursions are:

What are the best kid-friendly options for Rapid City Day Trips & Excursions Tours?

According to verified reviews on Cool Shore Excursions and TripAdvisor, the best kid-friendly Rapid City Day Trips & Excursions are:

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Which Rapid City Day Trips & Excursions have Instant Confirmation?

Which Rapid City Day Trips & Excursions have Free Cancellation?

Rapid City Day Trips & Excursions with Free Cancellation (in most cases up to 24 hours in advance of your tour date, check the specific tour page) include:

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I need a ride! Which Rapid City Day Trips & Excursions have Hotel Pickup?

Got any more Rapid City trip ideas?

What are the most popular styles of Tours and Activities in Rapid City?