Rapid City tours, things to do and tickets

Mount Rushmore Tours is the longest operating local family owned and operated tour company in the Black Hills. Started in 1973 and still under the same owner, we are widely regarded as the local experts in the bus tours for Mount Rushmore and the Black Hills.

The first destination will be Mount Rushmore National Memorial. Explore this “Shrine of Democracy” depicting four of the most prominent presidents of the first 150 years of the United States. You will discover the Eighth Wonder of the World at Crazy Horse Memorial. It is the world’s largest mountain carving and is a memorial for all Native American tribes. Next, travel into Custer State Park which is one of the World’s Top Ten Wildlife Destinations. It is known for its bison herds, begging burros and other wildlife. Take in the scenery and marvel at the beauty of Iron Mountain Road. You will wind over stacked loops of wooden bridges known as the pigtails and through one-lane tunnels that perfectly frame Mount Rushmore in the distance.

Mount Rushmore Tours is the longest operating local family owned and operated tour company in the Black Hills. Started in 1973 and still under the same owner, we are widely regarded as the local experts in the bus tours for Mount Rushmore and the Black Hills.

Located amongst the beautiful Black Hills of South Dakota, the Cosmos Mystery Area is a unique, family friendly attraction. Guests can enjoy a 30 minute tour that displays how mystery, comedy, and science collide as they participate in hands-on experiments and educational entertainment.

Mount Rushmore is more than just the carvings. They have secrets that are not easily revealed. GeoFunTrek's guides are local experts with decades of experience. We have no seasonal guides, part-time guides or trainees. This is a family-owned business and all tours are conducted by family members: Cindy, Christopher and John Esposti. We have the knowledge and skills to make your day one to remember. You will always get the A-team when you tour with GeoFunTrek Tours!
All tours are PRIVATE TOURS, exclusive to the group booking the tour, and no additional guests will be included. Children must be accompanied by one adult. Children 3 years and younger are free and will have their own seat. Children's car seats must be supplied by family members when required. Our largest vehicle, a Sprinter van seats 9, and a larger vehicle may be rented or we can add a Honda Pilot for larger groups. This is a great tour for 3-generation families with Children, multiple couples and groups of friends.

The best of the Black Hills in one day! Our most popular tour, and a wonderful way to make the most of your time in the beautiful Black Hills. Our experienced, local guides will take you to the highlights of the area. Private tour means you have more time to enjoy the things you want to see, a truly unique and personal experience.

This tour is customizable. Questions? Contact us for more information.

Trying to sort out which tour to book? This is it! You've found an experience that combines an in-depth knowledge, convenience, fun, and behind-the-scenes stories of the Black Hills. We love hosting our guests and showing them places you won't experience with a large group. Showing off The Black Hills and Badlands is natural for us. Lunch and Dinner are included.

Our guides are hosts, teachers, guides, and great representatives of this region. Travel South Dakota presented our company with the hospitality award of the year.

You'll receive much more than expected and have an incredible time doing it. Welcome to South Dakota!
• Visit the three top attractions in South Dakota

• Your guide is professionally trained. Leave the planning to them and thoroughly enjoy the day.

• Get the most out of your visit, including entry fees, drinks, lunch, driver, guide, and transportation door to door.

• Go to places in the Black Hills and Badlands only our guides know.

"Woody" - Mt Rushmore Bundle Tour (Public)

This tour includes Mt Rushmore/Crazy Horse/Iron Mtn/Needles/Sylvan Lake. We tour in our unique Woody vans. They have been modified from 15 passenger to 8 passenger with individual leather reclining seats, center aisle and a 10 foot convertible sliding top. We stop - you stand and get 360 degree panoramic views and photo ops without having to exit the van.

Enjoy fresh air touring and famous South Dakota sunshine.
We make many stops for restroom breaks and guides keep you informed of restroom locations along the route.

Tour includes: bottled water, snacks and fees.
Please feel free to bring your own food & beverage or you may purchase food at Mt Rushmore, Sylvan Lake or Crazy Horse.

You will depart Rapid City at 8:30 am and travel to Mount Rushmore. You will spend time hiking around the monument. Next, you will travel to Crazy Horse Memorial, learning the importance and history of Crazy Horse. Finally, you will get an opportunity to explore beautiful Custer State Park. You will be able to see wildlife at an incredibly close proximity and enjoy the local flora. In each of these locations, you will gain unique and rare insight into the history of the Black Hills. Lunch will be enjoyed at an exquisite local restaurant of your choosing.

There is a two-person minimum to book this tour.

Spend the day learning the about the history of South Dakota. Visit Mount Rushmore, the Crazy Horse Memorial, and Custer State Park.

We absolutely love spending time in the Badlands. Our guides are highly trained and enjoy sharing the geological, cultural, and wildlife highlights along the way. This is not a repeated script of the Badlands, but more of a testimony of the guides as to how they feel and think about the sacred land. This tour is exclusive to your group, meaning no others will be joining. You have the guide and the vehicle all to yourself.

There’s nothing “bad” about touring the Badlands with a guide who’ll drive you to the national park, teach you the history of the area, and make sure you don’t miss any of the best spots for photos. The tour is a highly curated route that takes you to places you’d otherwise miss. From scenic overlooks to the famous Wall Drug Store, and even to the Minuteman Missile National Historic Site, where you’ll get to experience ‘duck and cover drills,’ it’s good fun in the Badlands.

We tour in Comfort and Style. Ford Transit full size mid height touring van - 14 passenger has been converted to seat just 8 . . . and it has huge side windows for viewing. And a Honda Odyssey minivan, with leather seats and lots of comfort. Lots of photo and restroom breaks

*Please note: Monday and Tuesday Minuteman Missile is closed.

Experience another world in Badlands National Park. Wildlife and fossil spotting is a favorite as we weave our way through the spires and pinnacles of the park. We make many stops, and can incorporate a hike if you wish! Lunch in the park with spectacular views will be a highlight. On to the Minuteman National Historic Site, for some incredible living WW2 history. On our way back to Rapid City, Wall Drug calls us in for homemade donuts.

Tour with our knowledgable local guides and take in the park in your own time. Our private tours are flexible, with time to take photos, walk and enjoy the area as you wish to!

This tour is customizable. Questions? Contact us for more information.

Western Horizons Hot Air Balloons offers private hot air balloon rides out of Hot Springs, South Dakota.

Our typical flight lasts approximately 1 hour. The entire experience from pre-flight set up to post-flight refreshments can last from 2 to 3 hours.

Open-Top-Tours is the only company that offers a 'real' Jeep tour of the Badlands famous interior.

Our Jeep Gladiators-Wrangler excursions offer an unforgettable on roads less traveled . . . with bison, deer, prairie dogs and much more. Insider information and history from the area’s most knowledgeable and experienced local guides. Information about the Badlands formation, Native Americans of the region and the early 20th century homesteaders of the plains.

We offer Private tours for couples or groups up to six. Tours are all inclusive: National Park Fees, bottled water, snacks and picnic lunch are included.

This tour provides a unique glimpse into the beauty and all the Badlands offer! Learn about the area's history, and spend the day taking in the rare geology of the Badlands. Lunch will be enjoyed at an exquisite local restaurant of your choosing.

There is a two-person minimum to book this tour.

My XO Adventures believes The Badlands can be a wonderful experience for your senses, and there are a lot of stories to be told about the park. It's also abundant with wildlife, but you've got to know where to go.

We have walked, crawled, climbed, and taken the back roads through the park to find places we know you'll love. This is not a strenuous journey and is suited for all ages. We encourage you to check out our Google Reviews for My XO Adventures online to see what kind of experience you'll enjoy by coming along with us.

We take care of the details and may even have some surprises for you along the way. Every day is different, and we love what we do. We explore the Badlands, not just tour them. Learn about the history, wildlife, fossils, geological shapes, and sacred places. Commonly missed and extraordinary places are where we go.

This is our favorite tour! You never know what you're going to see. An array of animals come out to frolic and pose for beautiful photos during the golden hour.

You'll be taken to special locations where animals congregate during the setting sun. As you enjoy the wildlife of the Badlands, we'll set up with folding chairs, drinks and snacks at a perfect location to watch the sunset. The "Blue Hour" begins after sunset and continues for an hour, highlighting the wild formations with the bright blue and orange sky.

Next, we'll take you to the night viewing area in the park at a location only My XO Adventures knows. We provide you with blankets, comfortable mats, and pillows to see as much of the sky as possible. Laying on the cozy 2 inch mats, we'll see planets, shooting stars, and the Milky Way Galaxy.

Our guide will take night photos and share them with you at the end of the tour.

See the Black Hills in a unique way. Enjoy the quiet, scenic trail and let our guides tell you on some of the history, culture and flora and fauna of the area!

Great fun for any fitness level - we can accommodate all in your group, even if some want to ride and others don't.

This tour is customizable. Questions? Contact us for more information.

There is no other coaster like this in the world! Our ride and shooting experience is comprised of 3 separate companies that we found and put together here at Fort Hays to create this one of a kind experience that will have you laughing and maybe even screaming through out the coaster.

Ticket includes access to Fort Hays Dances With Wolves Film Set. Supper and Show ticket sold separately.