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Black Hills Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour

TourTruth score 6.2 out of 10

Average

25 reviews · Rated on 1 provider · How we score

  • Rapid City
  • Updated November 2, 2026

Explore Mount Rushmore, Custer State Park, and more with GPS-triggered stories on a flexible, offline Black Hills driving tour.

About this tour

Set out from Rapid City and let the Black Hills unfold at your own pace. This Black Hills self-guided driving audio tour pairs GPS route guidance with stories that bring the region’s landmarks and landscapes to life.

Visit Mount Rushmore, Custer State Park, Crazy Horse Memorial, and Sylvan Lake as the route leads you through South Dakota scenery. Audio plays automatically as you travel, while maps point out scenic stops, hidden gems, and local stories. Pause whenever you like for a hike, picnic, or photo, then pick up where you left off. The tour works offline after download, and one purchase covers everyone in your car. There’s no live guide or crowded bus to follow.

Download the app and tour before setting out, then connect your phone to your car stereo or use Apple CarPlay or Android Auto for the audio. Note that large RVs cannot fit through tunnels on Needles Highway and Iron Mountain Road. Choose the Black Hills self-guided driving audio tour for a flexible way to explore, and keep lifetime access for future trips.

Highlights

  • Explore Mount Rushmore, Custer State Park, and Crazy Horse Memorial
  • Admire the scenery around Sylvan Lake
  • Hear GPS-triggered audio stories and local insights along the route
  • Pause for hikes, photos, picnics, and scenic stops at your own pace
  • Follow offline GPS guidance without Wi-Fi or cellular service

What's included

Included

  • Access to the separate Audio Tour Guide App by Action
  • GPS-guided route maps, scenic stops, planning tools, and area previews
  • Automatic audio stories, local stories, and hidden gems
  • Offline GPS route guidance after downloading the tour
  • Lifetime access to the tour
  • Support via chat, email, or phone
  • One purchase covers everyone in your vehicle

Not included

  • Live guide
  • Entrance fees
  • Parking
  • Food
  • Car rental

Ratings on each provider

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Important information

  • Start at 13620 US-16, Rapid City, SD 57702, or join anywhere along the route shown in the app
  • Download the app and tour while connected to Wi-Fi or a strong cellular signal
  • Supported devices: iPhone with iOS 15+, Android with version 9+, or a GPS-enabled iPad or tablet with cellular capability
  • Audio can play through Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, or your car stereo via Bluetooth; the map displays on your phone
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  • Large RVs cannot fit through tunnels on Needles Highway and Iron Mountain Road; use a regular vehicle or leave your trailer behind
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • No live guide; explore in your own vehicle

Frequently asked questions

Where does the tour start?

The suggested starting point is 13620 US-16, Rapid City, SD 57702. The tour starts automatically as you pass the point, or you can join elsewhere along the route shown in the app.

How do I access the audio tour?

After booking, check your email for instructions to download the separate Audio Tour Guide App by Action and enter your unique password. Download the tour with Wi-Fi or a strong cellular signal.

Does the tour work offline?

Yes. After downloading, GPS guidance and audio work without Wi-Fi or cellular service.

Is the tour guided?

No. This is a self-guided tour with GPS-triggered audio stories and route guidance.

Can large RVs use the route?

Large RVs cannot fit through tunnels on Needles Highway and Iron Mountain Road. Use a regular vehicle or leave your trailer behind.

How this score is calculated

This score is based on one provider. Viator rates it 4.44 from 25 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 6.2.

Provider rating distribution in Rapid City

How many tours in Rapid City have a provider rating at or below each value. The dashed line is this tour.

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