
PREMIER PRIVATE Tour: Mt Rushmore, CrazyHorse & Custer State Park
Traveler rating
5.0/5
Based on 238 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Quick answer
Is PREMIER PRIVATE Tour: Mt Rushmore, CrazyHorse & Custer State Park worth booking?
PREMIER PRIVATE Tour: Mt Rushmore, CrazyHorse & Custer State Park is a 9-hour experience in Rapid City, United States, from $475 per person. It scores 84 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Exceptional”, based on a 5/5 rating across 238 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 84 / 100
- Rating
- 5/5 (238)
- Duration
- 9 hours
- From
- $475 per person
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.
What you get
About this experience
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.
What's included
Included
- Private transportation
- Expert local guide who would love to show you the area!
- All Fees and Taxes
- Central Rapid City pick up
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Snacks and drinks
- Additional fee for Picnic lunch - We team with local gourmet bagelry for delicious lunch sandwiches
Not included
- Gratuities
- Lunch
What you'll see and do
Mount Rushmore National Memorial
Enjoy wondrous Mt Rushmore in the morning light, and take in the Presidential trail if you like!
60 minutes here · Admission included
Crazy Horse Memorial
Learn about the native American History of the region and what makes this monument, and the family who created it to important
60 minutes here · Admission included
Custer State Park
Marvelous Custer State Park is 71,000 acres of wildlife, rock formations and scenic roads!
240 minutes here · Admission included
South Dakota 87
Park of Custer State Park, take in one of the areas most famous roads and its tunnels!
45 minutes here · Admission included
Wildlife Loop Road
Meet the locals of Custer State Park - Bison, prairie dogs, deer, elk, coyotes and more!
60 minutes here · Admission included
Sylvan Lake
Beautiful views at this natural wonder
30 minutes here · Admission included
Iron Mountain Road
Travel this scenic path for the best views of Rushmore!
45 minutes here
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
Rapid City
If you are not being picked up at your hotel (please see complimentary pick up details) we offer a Rapid City meeting point at the Holiday Inn Downtown. Free safe parking all day. Please meet your guide out the front of the lobby.
Hotel pickup
Pickup is available for selected locations.
Ends at
If you are not being picked up at your hotel (please see complimentary pick up details) we offer a Rapid City meeting point at the Holiday Inn Downtown. Free safe parking all day. Please meet your guide out the front of the lobby.
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- en
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 14 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Black Hills Tour Company
Know before you go
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- As much as we love good doggos, this tour is not pet friendly.
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 235 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
The guide
9 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Knowledge and storytelling
5 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
Small groups
3 mentionsThe group size is repeatedly described as intimate rather than packed.
Value for money
2 mentionsTravelers feel they got more than they paid for.
Food and drink
2 mentionsThe tastings and food stops are a highlight for most reviewers.
Traveler reviews
235 verified traveler reviews for PREMIER PRIVATE Tour: Mt Rushmore, CrazyHorse & Custer State Park. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Awesome Tour
We completed our premier tour with Jennifer as our guide. She was very knowledgeable, friendly, and adjusted the plan quickly for an unexpected road closure. She provided a couple alternative options for us to pick and she was very willing to help make our tour the best possible. After some schedule adjustments due to road closure we were able to see everything originally planned. We were able to see a ton of bison, burros, pronghorn sheep, prairie dogs, deer, and turkey. We were able to get all the pictures we wanted and Jennifer was very willing to take our pictures as well. We chose the picnic lunch at Custer and the food was great as well. Overall, the tour is well worth it and we would highly recommend Black Hills Tour Company and guide, Jennifer. We could not have asked for a better company or guide for our tour.
Response from the operator: Thank you Josh! So pleased to hear you enjoyed your day with Jennifer, and sounds like that local knowledge came in handy with the unexpected closure. Thanks again for touring with us, and your kind words.
via Tripadvisor
Loved the tour and guide
This was the best tour. Denise was exceptional! It was informative and very fun! This is my 5th viator tour and I have never been disappointed.
Response from the operator: Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re thrilled to hear that you had such a great experience with Denise — we’ll be sure to pass along your kind words to her. Just a little clarification for anyone reading: while you booked your tour through Viator, we are a locally owned and operated private tour company. Viator is a third-party booking platform that helps travelers find and reserve experiences, but the tour itself is provided directly by our team. We’re so glad your experience with us was a memorable one, and we truly appreciate you choosing our company for your time in the Black Hills!
via Viator
Exceptional Private Escorted Tour with Black Hills Tour Company
The private escorted 9-hour tour my family of 7 took on Sept. 12th with Black Hills Tour Company was exceptional, exceeding our expectations. Kevin Quinn was an outstanding guide-professional, thoughtful and exceptionally knowledgeable. We saw so many wild animals and learned so much about Mount Rushmore, the Crazy Horse Memorial, Custer State Park, Wildlife Loop Road, Iron Mountain Road and so much more. All very memorable. Our van was nice and comfortable. We had the picnic lunch, which was delicious. There were refreshments and snacks offered in the van during the tour. We HIghly recommend Black Hills Tour Company!
Response from the operator: Thank you so very much! We know the challenges of trying to arrange a large group on family vacations - so very pleased to hear we were able to offer a memorable and seamless experience for your group. Thank you so much for choosing to tour with us and for your kind words!
via Tripadvisor
Black-hills Experience
We had an exceptional tour and appreciated our Tour Guide (Jennifer) going out of her way to ensure we focused on our desired wants and to point out options.
Response from the operator: Thank you Robert. Jennifer is an absolute gem, and we are trilled to hear you had an exceptional experience!
via Tripadvisor
The private tour is the...
The private tour is the only way to go! Cindy, our tour guide ensures that we saw exactly what was of greatest interest and importance to us. She is skilled at curating the best overall experience. Highly recommend her and the tour!!
Response from the operator: Thank you John! We're so very pleased to hear you had an excellent experience. Thank you for choosing to tour with us.
via Viator
Good to know
- Duration
- 9 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Hotel pickup
- Available for selected locations
- Booked in 30 days
- 83
- Verdict
- Exceptional
Who runs this experience
Operated by Black Hills Tour Company, who run 10 experiences we rank across 1 city, with an average Outty Ranking of 67.8.
See everything Black Hills Tour Company runsWhy this scores 84
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
PREMIER PRIVATE Tour: Mt Rushmore, CrazyHorse & Custer State Park: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Rapid City.
How much does PREMIER PRIVATE Tour: Mt Rushmore, CrazyHorse & Custer State Park cost?
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Prices start at $475 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Rapid City usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does PREMIER PRIVATE Tour: Mt Rushmore, CrazyHorse & Custer State Park take?
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Plan for about 9 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Rapid City is not rushed.
Is PREMIER PRIVATE Tour: Mt Rushmore, CrazyHorse & Custer State Park worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 84 out of 100, which we label "Exceptional". That score blends traveler sentiment (5/5 across 238 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Rapid City, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule PREMIER PRIVATE Tour: Mt Rushmore, CrazyHorse & Custer State Park?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is PREMIER PRIVATE Tour: Mt Rushmore, CrazyHorse & Custer State Park suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 9-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book PREMIER PRIVATE Tour: Mt Rushmore, CrazyHorse & Custer State Park?
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Around 83 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Rapid City can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Rapid City and add a light layer if any part of the 9-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does PREMIER PRIVATE Tour: Mt Rushmore, CrazyHorse & Custer State Park start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Rapid City within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Rapid City?
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Rapid City is the base for Mount Rushmore and Crazy Horse tours, Badlands National Park loops, Custer State Park wildlife drives and Black Hills cave visits. On Outty we rank every Rapid City experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Mount Rushmore and Black Hills Tour with Two Meals and a Music Variety Show, Bus Tour of Mount Rushmore and the Black Hills, Private Tour of Mount Rushmore, Crazy Horse and Custer State Park. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Rapid City?
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May to September, with Sturgis crowding early August. Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Rapid City?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.
What is included in PREMIER PRIVATE Tour: Mt Rushmore, CrazyHorse & Custer State Park?
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Included: Private transportation; Expert local guide who would love to show you the area!; All Fees and Taxes; Central Rapid City pick up; and In-vehicle air conditioning. Not included: Gratuities; and Lunch. Always check the voucher for the final list before you travel.
Does PREMIER PRIVATE Tour: Mt Rushmore, CrazyHorse & Custer State Park include hotel pickup?
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Yes, pickup is offered, or you can meet at the start point instead from 44 listed pickup locations in and around Rapid City. You can also enter a custom pickup address when booking.
What languages is PREMIER PRIVATE Tour: Mt Rushmore, CrazyHorse & Custer State Park offered in?
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It runs in English. Pick your language when choosing a date and time, as not every departure runs in every language.
Will I get instant confirmation and a mobile ticket for PREMIER PRIVATE Tour: Mt Rushmore, CrazyHorse & Custer State Park?
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Confirmation is sent by the operator after booking, usually within 48 hours; if it is not confirmed you are not charged. Mobile tickets are accepted, so you can show the voucher on your phone.
Is PREMIER PRIVATE Tour: Mt Rushmore, CrazyHorse & Custer State Park wheelchair or stroller accessible?
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The operator notes: Wheelchair accessible; Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller; and All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible. If accessibility is critical, contact the operator after booking to confirm arrangements for your date.
What happens to PREMIER PRIVATE Tour: Mt Rushmore, CrazyHorse & Custer State Park if the weather is bad?
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This experience depends on good weather. If it is canceled because of poor weather, you are offered a different date or a full refund.
What do travelers say about PREMIER PRIVATE Tour: Mt Rushmore, CrazyHorse & Custer State Park?
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Across 238 reviews averaging 5.0 out of 5, recurring themes include the guide, knowledge and storytelling, small groups. Travelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
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