Bus Tour of Mount Rushmore and the Black Hills
Overview
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.
What's Included
- Public transportation
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Restroom on board
- Admissions to Mount Rushmore, Custer State Park and Crazy Horse all included.
- Breakfast Can be purchased at Fort Hays Chuckwagon in the morning
- Dinner Fort Hays Chuckwagon tickets can be purchased on site if seating is available.
- Lunch Can be purchased when stopping at the State Game Lodge for lunch
- Bottled water Can be purchased at stops on the trip
- Private transportation
- Driver / Guide Gratuity
Meeting Location
2255 Fort Hayes Drive
Rapid City, SD 57702, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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Fort Hays Old West Town and Dinner Show
45 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Mount Rushmore National Memorial
1 hour Admission Ticket Included
Iron Mountain Road
1 hour Admission Ticket Included
Custer State Park Resort
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
South Dakota 87
1 hour Admission Ticket Included
Sylvan Lake
20 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Crazy Horse Memorial
1 hour Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 160 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (MST).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Public transportation.
- Air-conditioned vehicle.
- Restroom on board.
- Admissions to Mount Rushmore, Custer State Park and Crazy Horse all included.
- Breakfast. Can be purchased at Fort Hays Chuckwagon in the morning.
- Dinner. Fort Hays Chuckwagon tickets can be purchased on site if seating is available.
- Lunch. Can be purchased when stopping at the State Game Lodge for lunch.
- Bottled water. Can be purchased at stops on the trip.
- Private transportation.
- Driver / Guide Gratuity.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025The minimum age to participate is 2. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Bus Tour of Mount Rushmore and the Black Hills is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Bus Tour of Mount Rushmore and the Black Hills will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Public transportation
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Restroom on board
- Admissions to Mount Rushmore, Custer State Park and Crazy Horse all included.
- BreakfastCan be purchased at Fort Hays Chuckwagon in the morning
- DinnerFort Hays Chuckwagon tickets can be purchased on site if seating is available.
- LunchCan be purchased when stopping at the State Game Lodge for lunch
- Bottled waterCan be purchased at stops on the trip
- Private transportation
- Driver / Guide Gratuity
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 160 travelers
