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Deadwood Wild West Self Guided Smart Phone App Walking Tour

25 Reviews 3.92 out of 5 stars Based on 25 traveler reviews collected by Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor | South Dakota, USA

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60 to 75 minutes (approx.)
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Offered in: English

Overview

On this self-guided tour you will walk through the streets of Deadwood and hear the historic story from its time as a lawless gold rush town and the legends that walked the streets.

What makes this unique?
-Best deal in town
-Pro narration and music to set the outlaw tone
-Go at your own pace and schedule. The tour is on your smart phone, and it's smart.
-Great story telling.
-Location aware, the app plays the stories when you get there.
-Listen again after taking it in person.

The data/signal in Deadwood, South Dakota is known to be spotty. Please download the WalknTours app and the tour ahead of time for the best experience and avoid long download times using data in Deadwood. If you can't download it, contact us ASAP and we will see if we can trouble shoot it.

Go at your own pace and schedule - this self-guided tour was designed for travel rebels, just like yourself. The tour starts at 560 Main Street.

What's Included

  • Walking Tour of Deadwood on the WalknTours app
  • See the old Chinatown, the badlands, Main Street, Adams House Museum, Mt. Moriah Cemetery, and more
  • See the historic wild west sites in Deadwood and hear the stories of people that lived there
  • No entrance tickets, this is all outside
  • No human in-person guide - this tour is self guided and navigated by the app
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Meeting Location

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560 Main Street
Deadwood, SD 57732, USA

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End point

Deadwood Street
Deadwood, SD 57732, USA

Our last stop is a unique Wild Bill statue carved by Korczak Ziolkowski, the artist that created the Crazy horse memorial.

What To Expect

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Wild Bill Bar

This is the spot where Wild Bill was shot. Here you'll hear the story of how he was killed and how he ended up in Deadwood.
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Historic Bullock Hotel (pass by)

We will stop outside of the front of the Bullock Hotel, the oldest standing in Deadwood, and hear the story of Seth Bullock and how he tamed this outlaw town.
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Saloon No. 10 (pass by)

This is the brand of the saloon where Wild Bill was shot, and while it's not the original location, it's authentic and has the chair he was sitting in. You'll hear the stories of the outlaws that passed through deadwood.
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Adams Museum

The tour stops outside of the Adams museum and you'll learn the history of how it came to be and it's founder. It's one of the best museums in town, and it's free, with a suggested donation.
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Mineral Palace Hotel & Gaming (pass by)

This was once the spot of the notorious Gem Theater, and you'll learn about all the bad things that went down here.
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City of Deadwood (pass by)

The tour stops by city hall and you'll hear the story of how Jack McCall got off from shooting Wild Bill, and the story of how Two Sticks was hung, and the Lakota Native People that once lived here.
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Adams House (pass by)

We will stop outside the Adams house and hear about the founder of the Franklin hotel, and see the "most beautiful house this side the Mississippi".
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Mount Moriah Cemetery (pass by)

The final resting place of many a wild west outlaw including Wild Bill, Calamity Jane, Seth Bullock and many more. You'll hear their story, learn about Jane, and if you want you'll have the option to enter the Cemetery and see their graves.
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Statue of Wild Bill Hickok

Our final stop is at the statue of Wild Bill. On the tour you'll learn his life story and see historic pictures of him in the 1800's.
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Operated by a business

Frequently Asked Questions

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Deadwood Wild West Self Guided Smart Phone App Walking Tour?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (MDT). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

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

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Average 3.92 out of 5 stars based on 25 traveler reviews collected by Cool Destinations and partner sites such as Trustpilot, Viator, and TripAdvisor

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  • Walking Tour of Deadwood on the WalknTours app
  • See the old Chinatown, the badlands, Main Street, Adams House Museum, Mt. Moriah Cemetery, and more
  • See the historic wild west sites in Deadwood and hear the stories of people that lived there
  • The tour never expires - after the in-person tour, unlock a virtual tour you can listen to anytime
  • No entrance tickets, this is all outside
  • No human in-person guide - this tour is self guided and navigated by the app

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  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Operated by a business

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