Tours & Activities in Rapid City

Discover South Dakota's gems: Mt. Rushmore, Crazy Horse, Custer Park's natural beauty, Badlands' landscapes, wildlife, and rich Lakota history.

Explore beyond Mount Rushmore on your Black Hills Adventure Tour. Breathe in the fresh air, enjoy the wildlife, and leave the planning to us. You'll love your guide and your experience.

Enjoy a private bicycle tour with your choice of a mountain bike or comfort bike. Cruise through the most stunning parts of the Black Hills on the historic Mickelson Trail.

Solve clues, tackle wacky tasks, and explore your city’s uncovered gems in a scavenger hunt and create a fun, unique experience for your team bonding event, or milestone celebration.

Exploring the dramatic views and essential sights of the Badlands National Park on this day trip from Rapid City. See its wildlife, rock formations, big sky, and natural beauty with your guide.

Get up close with the wildlife in Custer State Park on an open-air jeep safari. After lunch, explore the park's scenic hiking trails.

Experience the history and mystery surrounding the Thoen Stones and the South Dakota Gold Rush. Join author of "The Kind Whisper," Alan Maas, on a tour to dive into the discovery of the Thoen Stones.

Welcome to My XO Adventures Tour of Sunset and Night Sky in the Badlands! You'll get to see the stunning rock formations of the Badlands at sunset and witness the starry night sky like never before.

Spend the day on a kayak or paddleboard on Pactola Lake, one of South Dakota's most beautiful lakes. Admire the regional flora and wildlife.

Step into the shoes of a newly-minted detective, tasked by Commander Mahoney to solve a gripping case... murder on the streets of Rapid City. Throughout this crime-solving audio adventure, visit each of the 10 mapped locations, either in person or virtually via the Web Version (included). You'll have the option to explore the downtown area using the Walking Map or follow a Driving route on the city's outskirts. Once you choose, the exact starting point will be revealed. *See images for route Park or stop at each location, listen to the audio story, and put your detective skills to the test by gathering clues and piecing together the evidence. Finally, make your deductions and issue an arrest warrant. Your overall detective skills will be evaluated, culminating in a Case Performance Score to measure your sleuthing prowess. This game is suitable for solo detectives, dynamic duos, or groups of mystery enthusiasts, offering an immersive audio tale filled with intrigue.

You will see areas of the Black Hills few people can experience. View the stunning natural beauty and witness the lush greenery, towering trees, and crystal-clear streams. Be regaled with the fascinating history of the Mickelson Trail and what makes this trail so unique. There is a two-person minimum to book this tour.

This tour covers the three major areas of the Black Hills and Badlands. You can put down the planning, and relax as we take you to the significant points of interest. At times, we may deviate from the itinerary for some surprise visits. We can spend more or less time at each location based on your interests. Our guides are trained in a way that enhances your experience on so many levels. We care about your time here most of all and are willing to go out of our way to ensure you have an excellent experience. Photography is something we love as well, and photos will be provided at the end of each day, free of charge.

This experience has been a long time in the making. Many visitors to the Badlands miss essential information about Native American History. Badlands National Park is elevated to another level with guides who love the park and understand the land, places, wildlife, and stories. This is a magical experience with optimum photographic opportunities.

Tour includes: fees, bottled water, snacks and lunch. We tour most everything - everywhere! This is a comprehensive tour of the southern Black Hills. We tour the two famous monuments: Mt Rushmore and Crazy Horse. Then all of Custer State Park. Starting with the Visitor Center, we tour the Wildlife Loop (bison), Bison Center, State Game Lodge, Needles Highway, Iron Mtn Road, and both Stockade and Sylvan Lake.

We love guiding, and we love the land. There's more to our tours than a general speech, script, or act. Each guide is different, and one that you'll enjoy spending time with throughout the day. Our curiosities are nurtured, ideas embraced and we are an employee-based company. You'll notice the difference very shortly after the tour begins because we are as excited to take you on a journey.

There is no other coaster like this in the world! Our ride and shooting experience is comprised of 3 separate companies that we found and put together here at Fort Hays to create this one of a kind experience that will have you laughing and maybe even screaming through out the coaster. Ticket includes access to Fort Hays Dances With Wolves Film Set. Supper and Show ticket sold separately.

We provide activities in the Black Hills that we actually love and enjoy. You'll experience the difference on this private tour with no additional guests. Our tours were given the hospitality award for 2021 by Travel South Dakota. We'll also take photos along the way and provide them to you complimentary at the end of the tour. It's our honor to host and our pleasure to be your choice when visiting the Black Hills of South Dakota.

Explore Rapid City, SD with an exciting outdoor murder mystery game played on your smartphone and vehicle's stereo.

There is no other coaster like this in the world! Our ride and shooting experience is comprised of 3 separate companies that we found and put together here at Fort Hays to create this one of a kind experience that will have you laughing and maybe even screaming through out the coaster. Ticket includes access to Fort Hays Dances With Wolves Film Set. Supper and Show ticket sold separately.

Located amongst the beautiful Black Hills of South Dakota, the Cosmos Mystery Area is a unique, family friendly attraction. Guests can enjoy a 30 minute tour that displays how mystery, comedy, and science collide as they participate in hands-on experiments and educational entertainment.

Are you sifting through multiple tours to find out what is best? We know it's hard to choose, so we'll make it easy. The Black Hills has so much to offer that your experience shouldn't be rushed, require any planning, or carry with it unexpected surprises. You deserve a well-educated guide, ultimate hospitality, and a thorough understanding of the Black Hills that is fun, educational, and exciting. You've found it right here. Our company has the highest ratings of any private tour company in the Black Hills, and we'll work as hard as it takes to maintain that honor. We teach beyond the placards, movies, self-guided tours, and glossed-over subjects. Lakota Heritage is an integral part of the tour, and we do our best to represent it. No other experience is like this and offered through an exclusively private adventure.

See one of America’s most iconic landmarks up close and delve deep into its complicated history! You’ve seen Mount Rushmore in photos, but seeing it in person is something else entirely. This towering monument to America’s past is truly incredible to behold. But you won’t just be looking—with this self-guided audio tour, you’ll also learn all about this enormous sculpture. Find out who built it, how they built it, and much more as you walk the Presidential Trail. After booking, you can check your email before downloading the Tour Guide App by Action, enter your unique password, and access your tour. The preceding steps require good internet/wifi access. Simply follow the audio instructions and the route from there. This is not an entrance ticket. Check opening hours before your visit. New, extra validity — now, it’s yours for an entire year! Use multiple times over multiple trips!

Spend the day learning the about the history of South Dakota. Visit Mount Rushmore, the Crazy Horse Memorial, and Custer State Park.

Western Horizons Hot Air Balloons offers breathtaking panoramic views of the beautiful Southern Black Hills of South Dakota. Our hot air balloon rides last approximately one hour. The entire experience from pre-flight set up to post-flight refreshments can last from 2 to 3 hours. We fly out of Hot Springs, SD, just after sunrise, weather permitting.

This tour provides a unique glimpse into the beauty and all the Badlands offer! Learn about the area's history, and spend the day taking in the rare geology of the Badlands. Lunch will be enjoyed at an exquisite local restaurant of your choosing. There is a two-person minimum to book this tour.

Don’t miss a thing as your favorite audio tour narrator guides with stories, tips and directions throughout the Black Hills and Badlands. Set your own pace but enjoy a fun and informative experience.

See the Black Hills in a unique way. Enjoy the quiet, scenic trail and let our guides tell you on some of the history, culture and flora and fauna of the area! Great fun for any fitness level - we can accommodate all in your group, even if some want to ride and others don't. This tour is customizable. Questions? Contact us for more information.

Take your passion for hiking to the next level at Devils Tower. Benefit from an experienced guide and enjoy the convenience of transfers to and from Rapid City or Spearfish.

Neal and Becky live in the Black Hills near the historic mining town of Hayward. Neal is a native South Dakotan having a close association with the Black Hills since his youth. As you tour the southern Black Hills, you'll get a narration of the history of the sights as well as personal stories of the area. They love people and have a desire to serve you to make your visit an enjoyable one. Suggestions and tips on how to make your stay more enjoyable freely offered!

Experience a scenic private tour of the Badlands National Park and a stop at the famous Wall town, known as a gateway to the Badlands.