Top South Dakota Private Sightseeing Tours

Q: I need a ride! Which South Dakota Private Sightseeing Tours have Hotel Pickup?

No problem. These South Dakota Private Sightseeing Tours include Hotel Pickup: Private Mount Rushmore Lighting Tour w/ Former Park Ranger Private Half Day Mt Rushmore & Black Hills Tour Badlands National Park by Bicycle - Private Full-Day Private Bike Tour of Mickelson Trail and Brewery Private Tour of the Badlands with Local Experts View all Tours with Hotel Pickup →

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We sure do. Check out our curated lists of hand-picked South Dakota Tours. Top 10 South Dakota 2026 Senior-friendly tours South Dakota The best tours and activities for culture lovers in South Dakota Top Day Trips from South Dakota Things to do in South Dakota this summer View all South Dakota Trip Ideas →

Q: What are the most popular styles of Tours and Activities in South Dakota?

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

Deadwood Wild West Self Guided Smart Phone App Walking Tour

On this self-guided tour you will walk through the streets of Deadwood and hear the historic story from its time as a lawless gold rush …More

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Deadwood Wild West Self Guided Smart Phone App Walking Tour

On this self-guided tour you will walk through the streets of Deadwood and hear the historic story from its time as a lawless gold rush...

60 to 75 minutes Free Cancellation

3.9 (25)

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$10

Wind Cave National Park GPS Audio Tour — Cave Tour Not Included

Explore the surface of Wind Cave National Park at your own pace on a self-guided GPS audio driving tour through open prairie, pine forest, wildlife …More

Custer, USA

5.0 (2)

Wind Cave National Park GPS Audio Tour — Cave Tour Not Included

Explore the surface of Wind Cave National Park at your own pace on a self-guided GPS audio driving tour through open prairie, pine forest, wildlife...

6 to 7 hours Free Cancellation

5.0 (2)

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$10

Self Guided Badlands National Park Loop Road Audio Driving Tour

The Badlands Loop Road offers a unique journey through one of North America's most dramatic landscapes. This self-guided driving tour spans 31 miles of jagged …More

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Self Guided Badlands National Park Loop Road Audio Driving Tour

The Badlands Loop Road offers a unique journey through one of North America's most dramatic landscapes. This self-guided driving tour spans 31 miles of jagged...

2 to 4 hours Free Cancellation

4.0 (4)

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$12

Black Hills Rushmore to Crazy Horse Self Guided GPS Driving Tour

Experience the very best of South Dakota's Black Hills on this unforgettable self-guided driving tour along the legendary Peter Norbeck Scenic Byway. Travel winding mountain …More

Rapid City, USA

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Black Hills Rushmore to Crazy Horse Self Guided GPS Driving Tour

Experience the very best of South Dakota's Black Hills on this unforgettable self-guided driving tour along the legendary Peter Norbeck Scenic Byway. Travel winding mountain...

2 to 4 hours Free Cancellation

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$12

Mount Rushmore Self-Guided Walking Audio Tour

See one of America’s most iconic landmarks up close and delve deep into its complicated history! You’ve seen Mount Rushmore in photos, but seeing it …More

Rapid City, USA

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Mount Rushmore Self-Guided Walking Audio Tour

See one of America’s most iconic landmarks up close and delve deep into its complicated history! You’ve seen Mount Rushmore in photos, but seeing it...

1 to 2 hours Free Cancellation

4.8 (6)

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$13

Badlands National Park Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour

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 …More

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Badlands National Park Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour

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...

1 to 2 hours Free Cancellation

4.7 (84)

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$14

Discover Custer State Park A Self Guided Audio Driving Tour

Drive the Custer State Park Wildlife Loop Road, where bison roam freely and sweeping landscapes stretch before you. At the Wildlife Station Visitor Center, explore …More

Custer, USA

4.7 (6)

Discover Custer State Park A Self Guided Audio Driving Tour

Drive the Custer State Park Wildlife Loop Road, where bison roam freely and sweeping landscapes stretch before you. At the Wildlife Station Visitor Center, explore...

2 to 3 hours Free Cancellation

4.7 (6)

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$14

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

Rapid City, USA

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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

Badlands National Park Self-Guided Audio Tour

Discover the dramatic landscapes of Badlands National Park with our captivating audio tour! Traverse rugged cliffs, colorful canyons, and expansive prairies while our guides share …More

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Badlands National Park Self-Guided Audio Tour

Discover the dramatic landscapes of Badlands National Park with our captivating audio tour! Traverse rugged cliffs, colorful canyons, and expansive prairies while our guides share...

11 to 12 hours Free Cancellation

4.2 (6)

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$16

Black Hills Self Guided Driving Audio Tour

Explore the Black Hills with this self-guided walking and driving tour, weaving through landmark sites steeped in monumental art and history. Walk through the majestic …More

Rapid City, USA

4.3 (26)

Black Hills Self Guided Driving Audio Tour

Explore the Black Hills with this self-guided walking and driving tour, weaving through landmark sites steeped in monumental art and history. Walk through the majestic...

2 to 3 hours Free Cancellation

4.3 (26)

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$17

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

Rapid City, USA

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

Dakota Highlights: Black Hills, Mt Rushmore & Badlands Audio Tour

Discover the beauty of the Dakotas with this bundle of self-guided driving and walking tours in North and South Dakota. Pay a visit to the …More

Rapid City, USA

Dakota Highlights: Black Hills, Mt Rushmore & Badlands Audio Tour

Discover the beauty of the Dakotas with this bundle of self-guided driving and walking tours in North and South Dakota. Pay a visit to the...

2 days Free Cancellation

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$34

Self Guided Driving Audio Tour of Northern Parks Bundle

Download GuideAlong’s self-guided audio tour bundle to make the most of your road trips to the best Northern US national parks and scenic drives. This …More

Port Angeles, USA

5.0 (2)

Self Guided Driving Audio Tour of Northern Parks Bundle

Download GuideAlong’s self-guided audio tour bundle to make the most of your road trips to the best Northern US national parks and scenic drives. This...

5 days Free Cancellation

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$75

Private Mount Rushmore Lighting Tour w/ Former Park Ranger

Experience Mount Rushmore in its most powerful setting — illuminated against the evening sky with your private guide who served as a National Park Ranger …More

Rapid City, USA

5.0 (4)

Private Mount Rushmore Lighting Tour w/ Former Park Ranger

Experience Mount Rushmore in its most powerful setting — illuminated against the evening sky with your private guide who served as a National Park Ranger...

4 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

5.0 (4)

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$131

US West National Parks GPS Audio Tour Bundle (33 Tours)

Embark on an epic journey through the US West with this self-guided driving and walking audio tour bundle! Explore the wonders of Arches, Bryce Canyon, …More

Crater Lake National Park, USA

US West National Parks GPS Audio Tour Bundle (33 Tours)

Embark on an epic journey through the US West with this self-guided driving and walking audio tour bundle! Explore the wonders of Arches, Bryce Canyon,...

3 to 4 hours Free Cancellation

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$200

Private Half Day Mt Rushmore & Black Hills Tour

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 …More

Rapid City, USA

5.0 (45)

Private Half Day Mt Rushmore & Black Hills Tour

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...

4 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$215

Badlands National Park by Bicycle - Private

Formed by several hundred thousand years of erosion, the Badlands formations expose the layers of millions of years of the regions history. It is a …More

Rapid City, USA

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Badlands National Park by Bicycle - Private

Formed by several hundred thousand years of erosion, the Badlands formations expose the layers of millions of years of the regions history. It is a...

7 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$245

Full-Day Private Bike Tour of Mickelson Trail and Brewery

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 …More

Rapid City, USA

5.0 (2)

Full-Day Private Bike Tour of Mickelson Trail and Brewery

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...

6 to 7 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$245

At Fly Badlands, we take your Badlands experience to new heights—literally. Unlike ground-based tours, our aerial adventures offer a unique and unmatched perspective of the …More

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Badlands Small Plane Air Adventure Tour

At Fly Badlands, we take your Badlands experience to new heights—literally. Unlike ground-based tours, our aerial adventures offer a unique and unmatched perspective of the...

40 minutes

5.0 (19)

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$249

Private Tour of the Badlands with Local Experts

The Badlands have many secrets and requires a seasoned guide to explain and reveal them. GeoFunTrek Tours' guides are local experts with decades of experience. …More

Rapid City, USA

5.0 (30)

Private Tour of the Badlands with Local Experts

The Badlands have many secrets and requires a seasoned guide to explain and reveal them. GeoFunTrek Tours' guides are local experts with decades of experience....

8 to 9 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

5.0 (30)

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$250

Frequently Asked Questions

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What are the best options for South Dakota Private Sightseeing Tours?

According to verified reviews on Cool Shore Excursions and TripAdvisor, the best South Dakota Private Sightseeing Tours are:

What are the best kid-friendly options for South Dakota Private Sightseeing Tours Tours?

According to verified reviews on Cool Shore Excursions and TripAdvisor, the best kid-friendly South Dakota Private Sightseeing Tours are:

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Which South Dakota Private Sightseeing Tours have Instant Confirmation?

South Dakota Private Sightseeing Tours with Instant Confirmation include:

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Which South Dakota Private Sightseeing Tours have Free Cancellation?

South Dakota Private Sightseeing Tours 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 South Dakota Private Sightseeing Tours have Hotel Pickup?

Got any more South Dakota trip ideas?

What are the most popular styles of Tours and Activities in South Dakota?