Bus Tour of Mount Rushmore and the Black Hills
Overview
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9 hours
Mobile ticket
Join us on a journey through the breathtaking landscapes and historic landmarks of Mount Rushmore and the Black Hills. Our Sightseeing Bus Tour Only package is designed for those who wish to explore the area’s stunning scenery and rich history without the additional meal package.
Mount Rushmore Tours is the longest operating local family owned and operated tour company in the Black Hills. Founded in 1973 and since 2023 second generation owned and operated, we are widely regarded as the local experts in the bus tours for Mount Rushmore and the Black Hills.
Additional Info
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Service animals allowed
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Fort Hays Old West Town and Dinner Show
Your tour starts at Fort Hays Chuckwagon by checking into the Fort Hays Headquarters Building between 7:45-8am to get your printed tickets with your assigned Bus for the day.
Mount Rushmore National Memorial
The bus departs at 9am and heads for Mount Rushmore! You will have a little over an hour to look around at your own convenience and enjoy the sites and beauty that you came to South Dakota for. We stop here first because Mount Rushmore is at it's best in the morning sun. Gutzon Borglum carved this mountain facing east towards the morning sun and intended it to be viewed this way.
What‘s Included
Public transportation
Air-conditioned vehicle
Restroom on board
Admissions to Mount Rushmore, Custer State Park and Crazy Horse all included.
Driver / Guide Gratuity
Can be purchased when stopping at the State Game Lodge for lunch
Can be purchased at Fort Hays Chuckwagon in the morning
Fort Hays Chuckwagon tickets can be purchased on site.
Can be purchased at stops on the trip
Private transportation
Options
Bus Tour of Mount Rushmore and the Black Hills
Reviews
392 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Better than expected!
Janith D,May 13, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This was a beautiful tour. In addition to the breathtaking Mount Rushmore National Memorial and Crazy Horse Memorial monuments, Custer State Park was absolutely stunning as well. We saw lots of bison and some deer along the way, which made the experience even more special. The guide was very informative, friendly, and made the tour enjoyable from start to finish.
A great experience!
324felisam,Sep 13, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A full day with many stops and lots of information. The driver (Bill Martin) was exceptional. A great host with a great sense of humor. Very knowledgeable and lots of fun!
Great experience!
Felisa W,Sep 9, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00A busy day with lots of stops. The driver made drop offs and pick ups very convenient. Our driver (Bill Martin) was very knowledgeable and has a wonderful sense of humor.
Fun and educational.
G8852IWsharonr,Sep 7, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was an excellent tour and our guide was both very knowledgeable and informative but very amusing as well. I would definitely recommend this tour to others.
Very informative, loved...
Doris K,Aug 28, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Very informative, loved all the history. Our tour guide Billy was the best, great scenery and views.
Billy our tour guide did...
Peggy C,Aug 28, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Billy our tour guide did an exceptional job of providing history and other information about the areas we were visiting.
Great day for a ride
Bobbi C,Aug 10, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Great day, while long it was enjoyable because the bus driving kept us laughing with Jokes and information about the area. The crazy roads and small tunnels provided an experience all by itself!!
Wonderful experience!
Nancy F,Aug 8, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We loved letting someone else do the driving who knew where to go so we so we could sit back and enjoy the beautiful scenery. Our driver was GARY who was absolutely fantastic! He went out of his way to find out where the buffalo and burros would be that day and drove us right to them. We saw hundreds of buffalo up close--truly an awesome experience. We were able to feed the burros as Gary had stopped prior to get the burros some treats (carrots) that he passed on to the bus riders so they could feed them. He was also extremely knowledgable about the area. and told many jokes. I can't say enough good things about Gary. I've been on a lot of tours and Gary was by far the best!
A great day!
CVXFLL,Aug 2, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a great experience with Gary as our tour director! He is very personable and knowledgeable, keeping us entertained the whole day. We stopped at Mt. Rushmore, had lunch stop at Custer State Park lodge and also did the Custer State Park wildlife loop - seeing buffalo and pronghorn along the way. The afternoon was thrilling as Gary expertly drove Needles Highway and through the tunnel…wow! What an experience. It was Sturgis Week so the motorcycles were everywhere!Crazy Horse Monument has a long way to go, even after 80 years of work, but one can imagine what it will look like when done. We finished our day with the dinner show. The dinner was basic cowboy fare (not very tasty) - beans, chicken or beef, potato, applesauce and spice cake served with lemonade, tea or coffee. Now the show…that was fantastic! A good variety of old country and country rock by talented performers. We are definitely glad we booked the tour.
Excellent experience. Responsive staff great driver.
SusanG892,Jul 16, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our driver Bill was great. We did an enormous amount of sizing on our nine hour bus trip. It ended with a lovely chuckwagon dinner and an absolutely amazing band after dinner. I would highly recommend this if you have only a short time in South Dakota.
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