TourTruth score 9.2 out of 10
Best Day Trips & Excursions in Rapid City
25 tours ranked by TourTruth score (0–10), based on Viator and GetYourGuide ratings. How scores work
We compared 25 day trips & excursions in Rapid City using 2,461 reviews on Viator and GetYourGuide. The highest scoring with at least 20 reviews is South Dakota Monument Tour 8 hr (9.2/10). Prices start at $16.99 and most cost between $280 and $375. A typical one lasts 8 hrs.
Top picks
Best overall
TourTruth score 9.2 out of 10
South Dakota Monument Tour 8 hr
160 reviews · $366 · 8 hrs
Budget pick
TourTruth score 9.0 out of 10
Mount Rushmore, Crazy Horse and Custer State Park Wildlife Loop Tour
110 reviews · $312
Reviewers like: knowledgeable guide, good lunch, scenic park
TourTruth score 9.2 out of 10
TourTruth score 9.0 out of 10
Mount Rushmore, Crazy Horse and Custer State Park Wildlife Loop Tour
Top 6% · 110 reviews
from $312
2 providers
TourTruth score 8.6 out of 10
TourTruth score 8.5 out of 10
Rapid City Twilight Tour: Custer State Park and Mount Rushmore Lighting Ceremony, 6 hr
Top 12% · 6 hrs · 38 reviews
from $760
2 providers
TourTruth score 8.4 out of 10
Mt Rushmore Monument Tour with Crazy Horse and Custer State Park
Top 14% · 37 reviews
Price on provider site
1 provider
TourTruth score 8.4 out of 10
Rapid City Mount Rushmore and Black Hills Tour 4 hr
Top 15% · 4 hrs · 47 reviews
from $350
2 providers
TourTruth score 8.2 out of 10
Northern Black Hills Deadwood, Lead and Spearfish Canyon Tour
Top 23% · 45 reviews
from $301
2 providers
TourTruth score 8.1 out of 10
TourTruth score 8.0 out of 10
TourTruth score 7.9 out of 10
TourTruth score 7.5 out of 10
TourTruth score 7.3 out of 10
Compare at a glance
| # | Tour | Score | Ratings by site | From | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | South Dakota Monument Tour 8 hr | TourTruth score 9.2 out of 10 | Viator 5.0★ (160) | $366 | 8 hrs |
| 2 | Mount Rushmore, Crazy Horse and Custer State Park Wildlife Loop Tour | TourTruth score 9.0 out of 10 | Viator 5.0★ (96) · GetYourGuide 4.9★ (14) | $312 | – |
| 3 | Badlands and Wall Drug Store Tour | TourTruth score 8.6 out of 10 | Viator 5.0★ (29) · GetYourGuide 5.0★ (18) | $312 | – |
| 4 | Rapid City Twilight Tour: Custer State Park and Mount Rushmore Lighting Ceremony, 6 hr | TourTruth score 8.5 out of 10 | Viator 5.0★ (38) | $760 | 6 hrs |
| 5 | Mt Rushmore Monument Tour with Crazy Horse and Custer State Park | TourTruth score 8.4 out of 10 | GetYourGuide 5.0★ (37) | – | – |
| 6 | Rapid City Mount Rushmore and Black Hills Tour 4 hr | TourTruth score 8.4 out of 10 | Viator 5.0★ (45) · GetYourGuide 5.0★ (2) | $350 | 4 hrs |
| 7 | Northern Black Hills Deadwood, Lead and Spearfish Canyon Tour | TourTruth score 8.2 out of 10 | Viator 4.9★ (23) · GetYourGuide 4.9★ (14) · GetYourGuide 4.9★ (8) | $301 | – |
| 8 | Badlands Private Tour 8 hr | TourTruth score 8.1 out of 10 | Viator 4.9★ (72) | $366 | 8 hrs |
| 9 | Rapid City Black Hills Monument Tour 8 hr | TourTruth score 8.0 out of 10 | GetYourGuide 4.9★ (22) | – | – |
| 10 | Mount Rushmore Extended Expedition Tour 10 hr | TourTruth score 7.9 out of 10 | Viator 4.9★ (89) | $295 | 10 hrs |
Questions
What is the best day trips & excursion in Rapid City?
South Dakota Monument Tour 8 hr has the highest TourTruth score (9.2/10) of the 25 day trips & excursions in Rapid City we compare among those with at least 20 reviews, from 160 reviews.
How much do day trips & excursions in Rapid City cost?
Listed prices start at $16.99; the median is $312, and most cost between $280 and $375. Prices are the lowest listed price, usually per person; check the provider for your date.
How long are day trips & excursions in Rapid City?
The median listed duration is 8 hrs.
Which day trips & excursion in Rapid City has the most reviews?
Rapid City Mount Rushmore and Black Hills Tour 9 hr, with 1,120 reviews and a TourTruth score of 6.9/10.
Scores compare each tour's ratings with all others on the same booking site and weight them by review count. How scores work · Same tour, different price on Viator and GetYourGuide