Private Half Day Mt Rushmore & Black Hills Tour

Rapid City
Durations- 4 hours (approx.)
Languages- English
Address- Rushmore Plaza Civic Center, 505 N 5th St, Rapid City, SD 57701, USA

Make exploring the Black Hills’ many sights effortless with this private half-day tour. Picked up from your Rapid City hotel by your personal driver/guide, you’ll wander amongst giant Presidents—Mount Rushmore, that is—traverse the spectacular Needles Highway, gaze upon Sylvan Lake, witness the wildlife of Custer State Park, and more. With no worries about driving, navigation, or parking, you’ll be free to relax, take pictures, and enjoy the view.

  • Travel in the safety and comfort of a private vehicle with a professional driver
  • Explore Mount Rushmore National Memorial, take a drive along the Black Hills’ most scenic roads, and more
  • Hassle-free pickup from your Rapid City hotel
  • Limited to just your group, you’ll get a totally personalized experience

What To Expect

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Mount Rushmore National Memorial



Make the very most of your time and visit the famous faces at Mount Rushmore with an expert! Take your time enjoying all that the National Monument has to offer; museums, trails, gift stores – even Thomas Jefferson’s family ice-cream recipe!

Our guide will talk you through the building of the project, its place in history and a local’s perspective.

We normally spend between 1hour 1.5 hours here.

1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

Iron Mountain Road



Iron Mountain Road is a Black Hills experience not worth missing! This famous scenic route was built especially to compliment Mt Rushmore. Enjoy the perfectly framed tunnels facing the faces, and the pigtail bridges.

We make our way to the top of Peter Norbeck Overlook for a spectacular view of the Black Hills.

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Sylvan Lake



Spectacular Sylvan Lake is our first stop in Custer State Park.
A must see in the hills, this is the beginning of our journey onto Needles Hwy.

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

South Dakota 87



The jewel of the Black Hills, Needles Hwy is like nothing you have very seen before. This scenic drive is cradled by the heart of the mountain range; magnificent spires and sparkling rock formations (really, the mica makes it sparkle!), this is a drive you must see.

1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

Highlight

Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
Not wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Service animals allowed
Most travelers can participate
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

Max group – 14