Mt Rushmore Night Ceremony and Tour - with Tunnels and Stargazing
Overview
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4 hours 30 minutes
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Please note - This tour is NOT what TripAdvisor displays on their description. THIS TOUR is a Night Tour to Mt Rushmore and stargazing after the Ceremony. This is NOT a day tour to Custer State Park. TripAdvisor has several errors. Please contact us to confirm info.
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 (depending on weather).
We tour in a variety of unique vehicles. 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 5:00pm and 5:30pm. Private Tours Available for Groups.
*The Night Ceremony at Mt Rushmore is only available from MAY 26th to AUGUST 10th: ceremony starts 9 PM
*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.
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Other rates apply only when sharing with 2 paying adults
A minimum of 2 Adults per booking is required
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Layered clothing, comfortable shoes, and a hat are recommended
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Bottled water
Driver/guide
Fees
Gratuities
Meeting and Pickup
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What To Expect
Iron Mountain Road
After the stargaing on our return home, we drive Iron Mountain Road and its pigtail bridges, magnificent views through the one-way tunnels that frame the lighted national monument. We pause for photos.
Mount Rushmore National Memorial
Mount Rushmore National Memorial is a massive sculpture carved into Mount Rushmore in the Black Hills region of South Dakota. Completed in 1941 under the direction of Gutzon Borglum and his son Lincoln, the sculpture's roughly 60-ft.-high granite faces depict U.S. presidents George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt and Abraham Lincoln. The site also features a museum with interactive exhibits. At sunset the rangers provide a progam that honors our veterans, including a patriotic movie and the lighting of the mountain.
Options
Mt Rushmore Nite/Starz/Tunnels
Pickup included
Reviews
62 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Tour guide TJ was great....
Roby B,
Sep 8, 2025
- Viator
5.00Tour guide TJ was great. Seeing Rushmore at dark under the lights was amazing. The preprogram was very well done
Lighting Ceremony
Anthony W,
Sep 6, 2025
- Viator
5.00The lighting ceremony for Mt. Rushmore was profoundly moving. Made us feel grateful and proud to be Americans. We wish more people could experience this.
Great trip. Good time.
James C,
Sep 5, 2025
- Viator
5.00Watch weather and dress in layers. A flashlight is handy. Enjoyed the park drive, very special at night.
Very enjoyable tour! TJ...
Debra J,
Aug 30, 2025
- Viator
5.00Very enjoyable tour! TJ was an amazing guide who made the tour special by sharing his vast knowledge of Mt. Rushmore and the black hills. Views of Mt. Rushmore from a distance at night was fascinating. Iron mountain road, the pigtails and tunnels were all great!
Beautiful and fun
Marilee C,
Aug 10, 2025
- Viator
5.00TJ was amazing! He was so knowledgeable, fun, funny and informative! It is obvious that he loves South Dakota and the Black Hills. We especially enjoyed driving through the tunnels after the presentation! This was a wonderful experience. Highly recommend!
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