Private Tour
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Mobile ticket
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 Mount Rushmore, delve into the natural splendor of Custer State Park, experience the cultural resonance of Crazy Horse Memorial, and relax at the picturesque Sylvan Lake. Each location enriches your journey with its unique story and breathtaking vistas, creating memories that echo through the landscapes of South Dakota.
Purchase one tour per car, not per person. Everyone listens together!
After booking, check your email to download the separate Audio Tour Guide App by Action, enter your unique password, and access your tour. These steps require good internet/Wi-Fi access. From there, follow the audio instructions and the route.
Buy once, use for one year! Ideal for extended visits and return trips over the next 12 months.
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Vehicle Restrictions on the Black Hills Loop Drive: Height restrictions apply along the Black Hills Loop Drive, as large RVs cannot fit through the tunnels on Needles Highway and Iron Mountain Road. If possible, drive a regular vehicle, or if towing, detach and leave your trailer behind.
How To Access: After booking, you’ll get an email and text with setup instructions and password (search “audio tour” in emails and texts). • Download the separate tour app by Action • Enter the password sent by email and text. • MUST download the tour while in strong wifi/cellular. • Works offline after download.
How to start touring: Open Action’s separate audio tour guide app once onsite. • If there is just one tour, launch it. • If multiple tour versions exist, launch the one with your planned starting point and direction.
Go to the starting point No one will meet you at the start. This tour is self-guided Enter the first story’s point and the audio will begin automatically Follow the audio cues to the next story, which will also play automatically. Enjoy hands-free exploring. If you face audio issues, contact support. Stick to the tour route & speed limit for the best experience.
Travel worry-free: Use the tour app anytime, on any day, and over multiple days. Start and pause the tour whenever you like, taking breaks and exploring side excursions at your own pace. Skip anything you don’t care about or explore bonus content for everything that interests you
Savings tips: Driving tours: purchase just one tour for everyone in the car Walking tours: couples can share one tour by splitting headphones
Buy once, use for one year! Ideal for extended visits and return trips over the next 12 months.
Audio Setup: Connect your phone to your car's stereo system using Bluetooth, USB, or AUX. For the best experience, consider using headphones for walking tours. Audio playback is compatible with Apple CarPlay, with navigation features coming soon. Support for Android Auto is also on the way.
For the best experience, please use an iPhone running iOS 15 or later, an Android device running version 9 or later, or an iPad/tablet with GPS and cellular connectivity, as these are recommended for navigation.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Iron Mountain Road
This section of 16A is called Iron Mountain Road, which, together with the Needles Highway, encapsulates the spirit of Custer State Park. Note: The tour is over 66 miles long, with more than 65+ audio stories, and takes about 2-3 hours to complete. Buy once, use for one year! Ideal for extended visits and return trips over the next 12 months.
Doane Robinson Tunnel
Next up is the second Pigtail Bridge, which is followed immediately by the first tunnel.
Easy-to-use app: download Action’s Tour Guide App onto your phone
Great value: purchase per car, not per person. More affordable than bus or guided tours!
Engaging storytelling: Uncover unique tales and thrilling history for a memorable journey!
Perfect narrator: nothing can beat listening to a great voice. Proven with tons of rave reviews!
Offline maps: no signal, no problem! Works perfectly without cellular or wifi.
Comprehensive route and stops: See it all, miss nothing, leave no stone unturned!
Go at your own pace: Start anytime, pause anywhere, enjoy breaks for snacks and photos freely!
Hands-free: audio stories play on their own based on your location. Easy to use!
Attraction passes, entry tickets, or reservations
14 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
tina s,,Nov 5, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
This was very interesting and informative while driving through the Custer Park. It gave useful facts and was helpful navigating.
Amy R,,Sep 15, 2025
- Review from Viator
The information was great and the app was easy to use almost all of the time. We took the alternate route through Custer State Park on the wildlife loop and the app never picked us up when we got to the other side. So we had to try our best to figure things out which caused great frustration.
Daydream39364451077,,Aug 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
I enjoyed the self guided tour took me to some really great scenic views. I wish it had warned me there’s an 8’ wide tunnel before I bought it.

Mickie C,,Jul 6, 2025
- Review from Viator
We couldn’t get it to work on the way Up and only got one Message while there. I read the same message on a plaque.
ddnens,,Jul 6, 2025
- Review from Viator
My Husband & I thoroughly enjoyed the audio. It was interesting & learned much more than driving the beautiful area without a ‘guide’. It works off-line as long as the app has been downloaded beforehand. It was easy to use & easy to find the starting point. Highly recommend!
Cindy K,,May 18, 2025
- Review from Viator
This was great option to hear the history and point out sights along the way. Able to get out and it just picked up where you were using GPS. Didn't really work inside Custer State park for some reason.
Vicki A,,May 9, 2025
- Review from Viator
Would recommend. I took it for Mount Rushmore and the Black Hills National forest. Lots of information.
Richard F,,Oct 23, 2024
- Review from Viator
Iron Mountain and the one way bridges were interesting. Enjoyed the ability to do the tour at my pace and it would kick in whenever I hit a spot where it had something to say.
Kimberly F,,Oct 13, 2024
- Review from Viator
Really enjoyed the history. Especially learning about the Galenta fire. I also enjoyed learning about Custer and the natives.
John G,,Oct 11, 2024
- Review from Viator
We saw so much more with this tour because we wouldn’t have known about the side trips. Plus, it was so informative.
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