Tickets & tours
Choose between an inexpensive audio guide for your own car or a full-day guided combo tour of the Black Hills.
Best valueDrive the Custer State Park Wildlife Loop Road, where bison roam freely and sweeping landscapes stretch before you. At the Wildlife Station Visitor Center, explore the...
Most bookedWhat makes this tour unique is the combination of three of Western South Dakota's most iconic destinations – Mount Rushmore, Crazy Horse Memorial, and Custer State Park...
Top ratedThe best of the Black Hills in one day! Our most popular tour, and a wonderful way to make the most of your time in the beautiful Black Hills. Our experienced, local...
Mount Rushmore is more than just the carvings. They have secrets that are not easily revealed. GeoFunTrek's guides are local experts with decades of experience. We have...
Small groupWhat makes this tour unique is its immersive journey through Custer State Park's Wildlife Loop, offering a chance to witness the majestic buffalo herds, especially...
Prices are 'from' rates per platform and change based on the season. Park entry ($20) is often excluded from tour prices.
Enter your group and compare totals on both platforms. From-prices; children are priced as adults unless the listing gives a child rate.
Compare our top tour picks by duration and format.
| Option | Duration | Viator from | GetYourGuide from | Rating | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| self-guided audio tour | 2 h to 3 h | $14 | Compare | 4.7 (6) | independent travelers on a budget |
| wildlife loop & monuments tour | 8 h to 9 h | $312 | Compare | 5.0 (95) | seeing the top black hills sights |
| premier private black hills tour | 9 h | $475 | Compare | 5.0 (238) | a personalized luxury experience |
| expert guided private tour | 8 h to 9 h | $450 | Compare | 5.0 (222) | in-depth local history and geology |
| custer park & needles highway | 7 h to 8 h | $291 | Compare | 5.0 (10) | focused custer state park exploration |
Yes. You must buy a Temporary Park Entrance License. It costs $20 per vehicle and is valid for 1 to 7 days.
Yes, but you must book them directly via Custer State Park Resort. Third-party platforms offer combo tours and audio guides instead.
Audio guides offer GPS-triggered narration for your drive. At around $14 per car, they are a cheap way to learn about the park.
From Viator
95 reviews of the wildlife loop & monuments tour on Viator
i have used viator once before in a different market, this was AGAIN an exceptional experience. they have done a fantastic job explaining SD. thank you!
It was very simple to use. It was very beneficial as we toured the state park. I would strongly recommend
This was great time. Bruce was very knowledgeable about the various areas we went to. Mount Rushmore & Crazy Horse was amazing.
