Northern Black Hills - Deadwood, Lead, Spearfish Canyon Tour

Overview

Available languages

English

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This Northern Black Hills Shared Tour is unique because it combines breathtaking scenery with a fascinating glimpse into the Wild West history that shaped the region. You'll experience the natural beauty of the northern Black Hills while also uncovering the stories and historical points that bring the legendary Wild West days to life. It's a perfect balance of natural wonder and historical intrigue!

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby

Specialized infant seats are available

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Bottled water

Entrance fee

English Guide

Snacks

Umbrellas and blankets in van

Gratuities

Lunch

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

What To Expect

Spearfish Canyon

This narrated tour begins when we pick you up at your Rapid City hotel at approximately 8:30 AM. We drive to Sturgis, the town made famous by the Motorcycle Rally which is held the first week of August. We will tell you about the history of the town, the motorcycle rally and Ft. Meade, a peace-keeping fort built in 1878 that is still used by the Veterans’ Administration and the South Dakota National Guard. Then we continue up to the town of Spearfish where we enter the scenic Spearfish Canyon with its limestone cliffs, waterfalls, evergreen, birch and aspen trees. We will stop for pictures and viewing.

2 hours • Admission Not Applicable

Lead

From Spearfish Canyon we drive into the town of Lead to tell you about the history and view the historic buildings and landmarks there. There is a 30 minute stop at the Homestake Mine Visitor Center to see the open cut mine. This was the largest gold mine in the western hemisphere for 125 years before it closed. It was given to the State of South Dakota and is now being used as an underground National Science Lab. The mine is 8,000 ft deep.

1 hour • Admission Not Applicable

Options

Northern Black Hills - Deadwood, Lead, Spearfish Canyon Tour

Pickup included

Reviews

5.00

7 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Great tour and guide!
Trip778354,
Oct 20, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Nick was great!! Friendly and very knowledgeable!! Weather wasn’t as nice as we’d hoped but all in all it was a lovely time and great experience!
Personal history come to life!
Carla M,
Oct 3, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Absolutely the best!! Since Ms Ann has so much family history herself in the area, we felt like we had the “inside track” on each and every location. She was extremely accommodating and made sure that we got to do EVERYTHING we wanted to do plus several other things she suggested!! We totally recommend this tour!!
Seeing South Dakota
rebeccahB2069LW,
Sep 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
The tour was great. I like to learn about the places I visit, and I was incredibly pleased with Ann’s knowledge. I was on the tour with a couple from California, and we did the Badlands and Wall Drug together the day before. It was really nice to be able to have a small group and to be able to ask questions. I highly recommend this tour company. Ann also gave me recommendations for activities that she knew I would enjoy.
Deadwood, Black Hills casino destination and nearby sites
Marsha B,
Sep 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
As a native of Lead in the Black Hills, Ann Thompson, our guide and owner of Black Hills Affordable Tours, shared personal history and anecdotes with us. Before returning to Rapid City, Ann embellished the day with a ticketed tour of a restored mansion built by Deadwood’s most successful tycoon during the Gold Rush. We had ample time in Deadwood for lunch in a casino, browsing the shops & tasting the wines of South Dakota.
It is both site seeing...
Melody J,
Aug 27, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
It is both site seeing and a history of the area. Hiking can be short or longer. It was customized to meet our needs. We stopped often to take pictures and flexibility in what we did in the town of Lead. Our guide Nick was extremely knowledgeable and dedicated to making sure we had a good experience
Black hills tour
V6599TUjoeg,
Jul 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Ken was not only personable but very knowledgeable and answered all our questions. We saw a lot and he made sure we got the best pictures
A wonderful Northern Black Hills experience
Z1555UDannav,
Jul 1, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Ann is a great guide! She has vast knowledge of history and culture of the region. Being born snd raised in Black Hills area, she will share a wealth of personal experiences and stories. All her stories are captivating and entertaining. Also, Ann is a very safe driver. I highly recommend taking a tour with her.