Shared Badlands and Wall Drug Store Experience
Overview
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What makes this Badlands and Wall Drug Store tour unique is the depth of knowledge and storytelling it offers. It's not just a scenic drive, but a fully narrated experience that brings the Badlands and prairie areas to life with abundant information and captivating stories. This ensures a richer and more engaging experience compared to self-guided tours or those with less historical and cultural context, especially since it spans a substantial 7-8 hours.
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
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What To Expect
Badlands National Park
This is a narrated tour of the Badlands and Prairie areas. We drive out through South Dakota ranch country toward the Badlands National Park. We stop at the Minuteman II Missile silo to see a Missiles that was in South Dakota for 30 years. Then we stop at the Prairie Homestead Sod House Historical Site where you will see how the early Homesteaders lived. Next, we enter the Badlands NP with a stop in the park at the Ben Reifel Visitor Center for about 45 minutes. There are restrooms, a great video about the plants, animals and formations, and displays about the plants, animals, fossils, and early history of the Badlands. We drive the 30 mile loop road to Wall, SD with several stops at scenic overlooks and boardwalks for pictures and views of the dramatic landscapes of layered rock formations, steep canyons, towering spires, and mixed grass prairies. We usually see the prairie dogs, and sometimes see the Big Horn Sheep and some buffalo. This drive takes about 1 hour or more.
We visit the famous Wall Drug Store where you can purchase a late lunch in their dining room. They still have the free ice water that made them famous, 5 cent coffee, homemade ice cream, cake donuts and good food. There is a huge Western art display, 25,000 South Dakota ranch brands burned onto the dining room walls, a silver dollar collection (oldest 1878) and many other shops, historic photos, and displays. After spending time in Wall we drive back to Rapid City.
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Shared Badlands and Wall Drug Store Experience
Pickup included
Reviews
6 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
The Badlands with Wall Drugs, a must do tour
Meander678684,
Sep 11, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Ann Thompson, the owner, was our guide. A native of the Black Hills, Ann combined her extensive knowledge with personal experience. This resulted in a memorable day for my husband and me. Ann provided historic and geological background while stopping at outlooks of the Badlands with unique formations. We continued to Wall Drugs where she gave us ample time to enjoy their legendary lunch and to browse the shops in the Wall Drug arcade.
Our tour guide, Cheryl...
Michael P,
Sep 8, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Our tour guide, Cheryl was absolutely wonderful. Very knowledgeable on all areas of our tour. We had a wonderful experience.
One awesome site after another!
fairjen1,
Aug 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I can't say enough good things about this tour or our tour guide Flo. We were picked up at out hotel on time and taken to one awesome site after another. While every stop was interesting, fun and entertaining, the Badlands were the highlight of our day. The beauty is breathtaking and each stop within the park was better than the next. Our guide Flo was extremely knowledgeable about the area, enjoyable to talk to and to spend the day with. At the end of the day, we were tired and happy. You will not be disappointed going on this day trip and having Flo as your guide!
Summer 2025
David G,
Aug 18, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Amy was our tour guide and she was great!very engaging and knowledgeable of our destination spots. All around great tour of the Badlands!
Badlands Wonderful
Debra T,
Jul 24, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Great tour guide and he took us to the best locations in the Badlands. He was very knowledgeable of the Badlands and Wall.
Amazing wonderful breath...
Candice Q,
Jul 1, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Amazing wonderful breath taking views ☺️ Amy our tour guide was great and all my fellow travelers group was good.
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