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Black Hills Self Guided Driving Audio Tour

8 Reviews 4.00 out of 5 stars Based on 8 traveler reviews collected by Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor | Rapid City, USA
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Overview

Explore the Black Hills with this self-guided walking and driving tour, weaving through landmark sites steeped in monumental art and history. Walk through the majestic Mount Rushmore, delve into the natural splendor of Custer State Park, experience the cultural resonance of Crazy Horse Memorial, and relax at the picturesque Sylvan Lake. Each location enriches your journey with its unique story and breathtaking vistas, creating memories that echo through the landscapes of South Dakota.

Purchase one tour per car, not per person. Everyone listens together!

After booking, check your email to download the separate Audio Tour Guide App by Action, enter your unique password, and access your tour. These steps require good internet/Wi-Fi access. From there, follow the audio instructions and the route.

Buy once, use for one year! Ideal for extended visits and return trips over the next 12 months.

What's Included

  • Easy-to-use app: download Action’s Tour Guide App onto your phone
  • Great value: purchase per car, not per person. More affordable than bus or guided tours!
  • Engaging storytelling: Uncover unique tales and thrilling history for a memorable journey!
  • Attraction passes, entry tickets, or reservations
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Meeting Location

Meeting point

U.S. 16 Old, US-16 Old, Rapid City, SD, USA

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After booking the tour, search your email for the phrase "Set up your self-guided tour now." Follow these instructions NOW to finish setting up the tour while you have Wi-Fi/data. Do NOT wait until you are onsite.

End point

WGHW+X8G, Keystone, SD 57751, USA

End point of the tour WGHW+X8G, Keystone, SD 57751, USA

Start Time

Opening Hours

  • 7/26/2024 - 3/23/2026

    Monday - Sunday | 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

What To Expect

Mount Rushmore National Memorial

If you have my Mount Rushmore walking tour, you should exit this tour now and switch to that one. To access the Mount Rushmore tour, first tap Home in the top left corner of your screen. Then press Yes to exit this tour. Once you’ve exited, launch the Mount Rushmore tour. It will start near the Information Centre at the Entrance.Note: This 66-mile-long tour covers the essentials of the Black Hills in 2-3 hours.Buy once, use for one year! Ideal for extended visits and return trips over the next 12 months.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Iron Mountain Road

This section of 16A is called Iron Mountain Road, which, together with the Needles Highway, encapsulates the spirit of Custer State Park.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Doane Robinson Tunnel

Next up is the second Pigtail Bridge, which is followed immediately by the first tunnel.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Iron Mountain Picnic Area

Enjoy this last section of single lane roller coaster driving. As you wind through the forest here, you'll soon be cresting the ridge and leaving the Mount Rushmore area.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Norbeck Overlook

The highpoint of the Iron Mountain Road at 5400 ft. There's a big parking lot here, and I recommend taking the time to get out of the car to walk to the overlook.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Scovel Johnson Tunnel

The last tunnel on Iron Mountain Road is the Scovel Johnson Tunnel, named for the chief engineer and surveyor of the Black Hills Scenic drives.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Custer State Park

You’re now driving through the heart of the Galena Fire from way back in 1988, one of largest wildfires in Custer State Park history.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Jewel Cave National Monument

“Jewel Cave”, The third largest cave system in the world, is probably already on your radar if you're at all fascinated with the subterranean world now.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

The Gordon Stockade

In 1874, Lieutenant Colonel George Custer forever changed the fate of the Black Hills. In those days, the Black Hills belonged to the Sioux, as stated in the 1868 Treaty of Fort Laramie.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Needles Highway

If you want to visit cowboy poet Badger Clark's home, which will be on the left. You'll see a sign that says Badger's Hole.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Black Hills Playhouse

You'll soon see a turnoff for the Black Hills Playhouse, possibly the single most obscure locations for drama in the world! Plays are staged between June and mid-August, a tradition that has been going strong since 1946.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Sylvan Lake

Not too long from now, you'll be at Sylvan Lake. That marks the state park boundary. There are two particularly worthwhile places of interest here.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Sylvan Lake Lodge

You'll soon pass the historic Sylvan Lake Lodge on the right, although you'll not be able to see much through the trees.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Crazy Horse Memorial

In just a few minutes, you're going to need to make a choice about whether you'd like to take the detour to the Crazy Horse Memorial, or continue following the tour loop around the Black Hills. Crazy horse is barely a ten minute drive from the junction.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Hill City

The next few blocks are the town, and most things are pretty self-explanatory.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Go to the starting point No one will meet you at the start. This tour is self-guided Enter the first story’s point and the audio will begin automatically Follow the audio cues to the next story, which will also play automatically. Enjoy hands-free exploring. If you face audio issues, contact support. Stick to the tour route & speed limit for the best experience.
  • Travel worry-free: Use the tour app anytime, on any day, and over multiple days. Start and pause the tour whenever you like, taking breaks and exploring side excursions at your own pace. Skip anything you don’t care about or explore bonus content for everything that interests you
  • Savings tips: Driving tours: purchase just one tour for everyone in the car Walking tours: couples can share one tour by splitting headphones

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Activity code: C-267535P55

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