TourTruth score 7.2 out of 10
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Rapid City Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour
TourTruth score 4.5 out of 10
Below average
189 reviews · Rated on 1 provider · How we score
- Rapid City
- Updated November 2, 2026
Explore Mount Rushmore, the Black Hills, and Badlands with GPS-triggered audio stories that work offline and follow your own pace.
About this tour
Trade a fixed itinerary for open roads and stories that follow your journey. This self-guided audio driving tour brings Rapid City, Mount Rushmore, the Black Hills, Badlands, and Custer State Park into one flexible experience, with more than 535 points of commentary along the way.
Download the GuideAlong app and tour before you leave. As you drive, GPS-triggered stories, tips, and directions play automatically, even without cell service. Follow a suggested half-day, full-day, or multi-day plan, or build your own route. Stop longer for the places that catch your eye, skip others, and pick up the tour again whenever you’re ready. Discover the Badlands’ sculpted buttes, forested Black Hills, wildlife in Custer State Park, and Old West tales from Deadwood; Devils Tower is another possible stop if you have extra time.
The Rapid City self-guided audio driving tour works for everyone in your vehicle with one purchase, and includes trip-planning tools, offline playback, and free updates. Park admission, passes, and reservations are separate. Download the tour, choose your starting point, and let the road set the pace.
Highlights
- Explore Mount Rushmore, the Black Hills, Badlands, and Custer State Park at your own pace
- Hear stories, tips, and directions that play automatically as you drive
- Choose a suggested itinerary or create your own route
- Spot wildlife, take in rugged landscapes, and discover Old West stories
- Pause, resume, or skip stops whenever you like
What's included
Included
- GuideAlong app-based self-guided audio tour with 535+ points
- Offline audio, stories, tips, and directions
- Suggested itineraries and trip planners in the app, web, and PDF
- Toll-free phone, chat, and email support
- Free updates with no expiry
Not included
- Entry fees, national park passes, and reservations
Ratings on each provider
The ratings and review counts each booking site shows for this tour.
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4.34 / 5 · 189 reviews
Important information
- Download the GuideAlong app and tour over Wi-Fi or cellular data before setting out
- Audio commentary uses your phone’s GPS and works offline after the tour is downloaded
- Connect your phone to the car by Bluetooth; audio also works through Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, while the map displays on your phone
- Bring a fully charged phone and a USB or USB-C car charger
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- Large RVs cannot fit through tunnels on Needles Highway and Iron Mountain Road; leave trailers behind if towing
- Start near Exit 143 on Route 73 from I-90, or join the route from Rapid City
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- One purchase covers everyone in the vehicle
Frequently asked questions
Does the tour require internet access?
No. Download the tour in advance; GPS-triggered audio works offline without cell service or Wi-Fi.
Can I choose my travel date and pace?
Yes. The purchase has no expiry or date or time limit, and you can start, stop, and resume whenever you like.
How do I access the tour?
After booking, use the email or text instructions to redeem your voucher in the GuideAlong app, then download the tour.
Can I use the tour with my car’s audio system?
Yes. Connect by Bluetooth or use Apple CarPlay or Android Auto for audio; the map remains on your phone.
Are Park entry fees included?
No. Entry fees, national park passes, and reservations are not included.
How this score is calculated
This score is based on one provider. Viator rates it 4.34 from 189 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 4.5.
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