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Mount Rushmore National Memorial: Recommended tours & tickets

  • Rapid City

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. We have no seasonal guides, part-time guides or trainees. This is a family-owned business and all tours are conducted by family members: Cindy, Christopher and John Esposti. We have the knowledge and skills to make your day one to remember. You will always get the A-team when you tour with GeoFunTrek Tours! All tours are PRIVATE TOURS, exclusive to the group booking the tour, and no additional guests will be included. Children must be accompanied by one adult. Children 3 years and younger are free and will have their own seat. Children's car seats must be supplied by family members when required. Our largest vehicle, a Sprinter van seats 9, and a larger vehicle may be rented or we can add a Honda Pilot for larger groups. This is a great tour for 3-generation families with Children, multiple couples and groups of friends.

Price $400

Min age 4

Rating 4.99 / 5 [153 ratings]

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  • Rapid City

Welcome to My XO Adventures! This is your tour, for your group! We don't mix with strangers on this adventure to ensure it's extraordinary. Your tour will be unscripted, unique, and back-road driven. We are always tuned in to your particular interests and automatically adjust accordingly. We aim to ensure you've had the most amazing experience possible. We do what we want, when we want, where we want. Think of it as the difference between a fast-food burger and a gourmet steak. We’ll customize your experience based on your interests, timing, and comfort level. Our extensive knowledge of the Black Hills means you’ll see famous spots and hidden gems that other tours can’t reach. This is your exclusive adventure, designed to create unforgettable memories in the Black Hills. We'll take you anywhere in the Black Hills within an 8-10 hour time period. Lunch is included.

Price $459

Min age 7

Rating 4.98 / 5 [90 ratings]

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  • Rapid City

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 with the Black Hills since his youth. As you tour the southern Black Hills, you'll get a narration of the history of the sights as well as personal stories of the area. They love people and have a desire to serve you to make your visit an enjoyable one. Suggestions and tips on how to make your stay more enjoyable freely offered!

Price $295

Min age 0

Rating 4.98 / 5 [53 ratings]

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  • Rapid City

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 the beautiful Black Hills. Our experienced, local guides will take you to the highlights of the area. Private tour means you have more time to enjoy the things you want to see, a truly unique and personal experience. This tour is customizable. Questions? Contact us for more information.

Price $395

Min age 1

Rating 4.97 / 5 [150 ratings]

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  • Rapid City

You will depart Rapid City at 8:30 am and travel to Mount Rushmore. You will spend time hiking around the monument. Next, you will travel to Crazy Horse Memorial, learning the importance and history of Crazy Horse. Finally, you will get an opportunity to explore beautiful Custer State Park. You will be able to see wildlife at an incredibly close proximity and enjoy the local flora. In each of these locations, you will gain unique and rare insight into the history of the Black Hills. Lunch will be enjoyed at an exquisite local restaurant of your choosing. There is a two-person minimum to book this tour.

Price $325

Min age 0

Rating 4.96 / 5 [93 ratings]

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  • Rapid City

Mount Rushmore Tours is the longest operating local family owned and operated tour company in the Black Hills. Started in 1973 and still under the same owner, we are widely regarded as the local experts in the bus tours for Mount Rushmore and the Black Hills.

Price $164

Min age 0

Rating 4.76 / 5 [872 ratings]

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  • Rapid City

Please note - *The Night Ceremony at Mt Rushmore is only available from ​MAY 26TH to AUGUST 10th: ceremony starts 9 PM - And AUGUST 11TH to SEPT 30TH: ceremony starts 8PM *October 1 to May 25th we provide the tour of Mt Rushmore with a Mountain Sunset and Stargazing. Black Hills Open-Top-Tours is the only tour company offering a Mt Rushmore tour that also includes the Night Lighting Ceremony, a tour of the Iron Mtn Tunnels and night stargazing (depening on weather). We tour in a variety of classic unique convertible top vehicles. Our unique 'Woody' Vans, specialized Jeep Gladiators or a Mercedes Glass-Top Sprinter van. All are comfortable and safe convertible top vehicles. They offer great elevated views and photo ops without needing to exit. This 5 hour tour departs from Rapid City between 5:30 and 7:00pm (depending of time of sunset). Private Tours Available for Groups.

Price $189

Min age 0

Rating 4.6 / 5 [30 ratings]

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  • Rapid City

Mt Rushmore Bundle - "Biggest Bang for the Buck"* *This public tour not only includes guided walking tours at Mt Rushmore & Crazy Horse . . . *THIS tour includeds Iron Mtn Road with its one-way tunnels and pigtail bridges . . . beautiful Sylvan Lake . . . and the famous Needles Highway with its impressive Needles Eye Tunnel. These extra attractions are not included with most other Mt Rushmore tour companies. *And you will enjoy fresh air touring in one of our comfortable convertible top vehicles. They open/close for your comfort and provide excellent viewing and photo ops. Open-Top-Tours is the only tour company offering convertible tours of the Black Hills. We provide: fees, bottled water and light snacks. Please feel free to bring your own food & beverage if you like. Lunch and snack food also available at Mt Rushmore & Crazy Horse. "Biggest Bang" - If you only have limited time in the southern Black Hills . . . this "Bundle" tour is the perfect fit for you and your group.

Price $329

Min age 1

Rating 4.58 / 5 [105 ratings]

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