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Rapid City Black Hills Bus Tour 9 hr

TourTruth score 6.9 out of 10

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451 reviews · Rated on 1 provider · How we score

  • Rapid City
  • 9 hrs
  • Updated November 2, 2026

Explore Mount Rushmore, Custer State Park, and Crazy Horse on a full-day Black Hills bus tour with a local guide.

About this tour

See the Black Hills unfold on a full-day journey from Rapid City, with visits to Mount Rushmore, Custer State Park, and Crazy Horse. This Rapid City Black Hills Bus Tour pairs landmark stops with the region’s striking scenery and local history.

Travel aboard an air-conditioned vehicle with a restroom on board, and enjoy included admission to all three attractions. The tour is operated by Mount Rushmore Tours, a local family-owned company founded in 1973. Meals are not included, but food can be purchased at stops along the way, including Fort Hays Chuckwagon and the State Game Lodge.

Check in at Fort Hays Chuckwagon on Highway 16, just south of Rapid City, from 7:50 to 8:00 a.m. Arrive 45 minutes before departure to check in and explore Fort Hays. Choose this Rapid City Black Hills Bus Tour for a convenient way to experience the area’s celebrated sights in one day.

Highlights

  • Admire Mount Rushmore and the Black Hills on a full-day bus tour
  • Visit Mount Rushmore, Custer State Park, and Crazy Horse
  • Travel with a local family-owned tour company operating since 1973

What's included

Included

  • Public transportation
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Restroom on board
  • Admission to Mount Rushmore, Custer State Park, and Crazy Horse

Not included

  • Driver and guide gratuity
  • Private transportation
  • Meals and food available for purchase at tour stops

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Important information

  • Check in at Fort Hays Chuckwagon from 7:50 to 8:00 a.m.
  • Check-in is 45 minutes before bus departure; arrive early to explore Fort Hays
  • Fort Hays Chuckwagon is on Highway 16, just south of Rapid City
  • Infants must sit on an adult’s lap
  • Service animals are allowed
  • Infants and small children can ride in a stroller; suitable for all fitness levels

Frequently asked questions

Where does the tour start?

Check in at Fort Hays Chuckwagon on Highway 16, just south of Rapid City.

When should I arrive?

Check in from 7:50 to 8:00 a.m., 45 minutes before the bus departs.

Are meals included?

No. Food can be purchased at stops, including Fort Hays Chuckwagon and the State Game Lodge.

Are infants allowed?

Yes. Infants must sit on an adult’s lap.

Are service animals allowed?

Yes, service animals are allowed.

How this score is calculated

This score is based on one provider. Viator rates it 4.79 from 451 reviews. We place that rating among all Viator ratings and weight it by its review count. If the tour is found on another provider later, both ratings are combined.

How the score works and rating distribution in Rapid City
  • Each provider rating is turned into a percentile: the share of that provider's ratings it beats, weighted by review counts.
  • Listings on different providers are combined in proportion to their review counts.
  • Tours with few reviews are pulled toward the average until more reviews come in, so a handful of perfect reviews can't top the list.
  • The result is shown from 0 to 10: this tour scores 6.9.

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