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Mount Rushmore & The Black Hills Tour
South Dakota
$14.99
Mount Rushmore & The Black Hills Tour
South Dakota
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About The Tour
Visiting Mount Rushmore and the Black Hills offers an unforgettable blend of American history and natural beauty. Mount Rushmore's colossal presidential faces, carved into granite, inspire awe and patriotism, with the site providing insightful exhibits and trails for closer exploration. Nestled in the Black Hills of South Dakota, the area features lush forests, rugged landscapes, and diverse wildlife.
Here are just a few of the fun things you can do on the tour!
• Visit Keystone, SD! The town offers charming shops, dining, and attractions, and serves as a gateway to Mount Rushmore and nearby natural wonders.
• Iconic and awe-inspiring, Mount Rushmore features the colossal carved faces of four U.S. presidents, a symbol of American history and ingenuity.
• Visit the Crazy Horse Memorial, a monumental tribute to the Lakota leader, and an ongoing carving project that honors Native American heritage and culture.
• Embark on a scenic drive through the Custer Wildlife Loop, where herds of bison, elk, and other wildlife roam freely against a backdrop of rolling hills and lush meadows.
KNOW BEFORE YOU GO:
Recommended Start Time: 9:00 a.m.
Tour Starting Point(s): Rapid City, Three Forks, Highway 16, Highway 385 and Highway 87
Time to complete: 6-8 hours
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*5+ hours, 110+ audio points are based on all entrances and directions.
Mount Rushmore & The Black Hills Tour Stops
Things to do on the Tour Include:
- Keystone, SD
- Mount Rushmore National Monument
- Needles Highway Scenic Drive
- The Needle’s Eye
- Custer State Park
- The Wildlife Loop
- Custer, South Dakota
- Crazy Horse Memorial
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I’ll be your guide on this tour. Press play to hear a sneak peek of the stories waiting for you as you browse.
Mount Rushmore & The Black Hills Tour FAQS
Inclusions:
- GPS-triggered audio with automatic playback
- Built-in turn-by-turn route guidance
- Offline access after download
- Self-paced experience with no fixed start time
- Pause, rewind, or replay anytime
- Storytelling based on firsthand travel and research
- Lifetime access after purchase
Exclusions:
- Transportation (self-guided; use your own vehicle)
- Entrance or admission fees (park passes required)
- Parking fees at attractions or stops
This tour has 25 stops. Check out the itinerary here for a complete list of stops and if you’re looking for more information to help plan your trip, here’s what you need to know before you go!
- Headphones
- Car Charger
- Layered Clothing (Easy on and off layers are a must for changing mountain temperatures)
- Refillable Water Bottles
- Hiking/Walking Sticks
- Good Shoes/Boots or sturdy sandals designed for hiking
- Sunscreen
- Snacks
- Hats/Sunglasses
- Camera/Phone Cleanser (those trails can get pretty dusty!)
What you spend depends on the activities you do, but here’s a list of entry fees for the tour:
- $10 - Mount Rushmore
- $20 - Custer State Park (7-day pass)
- $15 - Crazy Horse Memorial
*Some stops on the tour have optional tours at an added fee*
Mount Rushmore has varying hours of operation depending on the season. Learn more here. Please note that visitor centers and attractions at the park also have varying hours of operation.
- 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM: Cosmos Mystery Area
- 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM: Mount Rushmore National Memorial
- 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM: Custer State Park
- 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM: Norbeck Outdoor Education Center
- 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM: Wind Cave National Park
- 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM: Jewel Cave National Monument
Yes! The tour has five starting points: Rapid City, Three Forks, Highway 16, Highway 385, and Highway 87. Despite the multiple starting points most of the tour follows a loose counterclockwise pattern starting at Mount Rushmore.
Just make sure that you follow the numbers in chronological order from where you are starting from. If you don’t begin at one of the tour starting points you’ll miss a few stories, but you’ll still have a great experience.
Despite the multiple starting points, the bulk of the tour follows a loose counterclockwise pattern, starting at Mount Rushmore.
Still have questions? Send us an email at aloha@shakaguide.com or give us a call at (808) 201-8138.
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- GPS triggers audio narration to play automatically as you drive or walk. Listen to stories, get local insights, visit must-see stops and get turn-by-turn navigation.
- The app works offline so even with spotty service we’ll get you where you need to go.
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Reviews
- Scarlette_Sky
- 10 Jun 2025
This was recommended to me by a patient before I went to Yellowstone and it was absolutely amazing! It was like my own personal tour guide that went where I wanted to go and let me explore where and for as long as I wanted, then I hoped back into the car and off I went again. I am now using it for Badlands Nation Park and Black Hills Forest and Mount Rushmore and it is once again amazing. It uses GPS to know where you’re located and then tells you about the area you’re in, with optional extended information. It’s respectful of the Native American history with out being preachy or taking sides. The geology of the sites is also discussed with why the land or animals etc have formed or developed the way they have. Minutes after my daughter wondered why amid all the craggy rocks of the badlands there would be this large smooth grassy area the guide discusses it. So far the prices were extremely reasonable and the narrators haven’t had an annoying voice. We will absolutely use this on any vacation we take that they have an option for especially our year National Park trips.
- NancyMat
- 21 Sep 2024
We’ve used Shaka Guide for Hawaii tours (2021/2022) and this week in North Dakota (Theodore Roosevelt National Park) and South Dakota (Mount Rushmore & Black Hills Tour, and Badlands National Park Tour) and in next week in Wyoming and Idaho (Yellowstone and Grand Tetons.) In my opinion, the experience with the Shaka Guides has been outstanding. The commentary, background music, the choices and recommendations - all have led to a memorable trip so far. I intend to continue to purchase these GPS tours on future trips. The Shaka Guides are an easy way to learn about the area without having to do a lot of up-front planning. They’ve done it all for you!! Thank you, Shaka Guides!
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Purchase Options
This Tour Only
1.
Mount Rushmore & The Black Hills Tour
$ 14.99
Bundle & Save (45% Off)
2.
Mount Rushmore & The Great Plains Tour Bundle (4 tours)
$ 32.99
$59.96
-
1. Mount Rushmore & The Black Hills Tour$ 14.99
-
2. Badlands National Park Tour$ 15.99
-
3. Theodore Roosevelt National Park Tour$ 18.99
-
4. Wind Cave National Park Tour$ 9.99
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Wind Cave National Park Tour
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