All South Dakota Tours & Excursions in 2026 - page 2

Embark on an epic journey through the US West with this self-guided driving and walking audio tour bundle! Explore the wonders of Arches, Bryce Canyon, and Zion, hike the Hidden Valley Trail in Joshua Tree, and marvel at the Grand Canyon and Yellowstone. Each stop offers a unique experience. With bonus highlights like Old Faithful and Delicate Arch, this bundle guides you through the best of America’s western parks. Purchase one tour per car, not per person. Everyone listens together! After booking, you can check your email, then download the Action Tour Guide App, enter your unique password, and access your tour. The preceding steps require good internet/Wi-Fi access. Simply follow the audio instructions and the route from there. New, Lifetime access, no expiry. Use it anytime, on any trip, as many times as you want. This is not an entrance ticket to attractions along the route. Check opening hours before your visit.

This Northern Black Hills Shared Tour is unique because it combines breathtaking scenery with a fascinating glimpse into the Wild West history that shaped the region. You'll experience the natural beauty of the northern Black Hills while also uncovering the stories and historical points that bring the legendary Wild West days to life. It's a perfect balance of natural wonder and historical intrigue!

Learn all about the park’s overlooks, hiking trails, history, and more as you travel along the Badlands Wall with this self-guided app tour. The app’s virtual narrator shares fascinating facts about the national park, from local culture to fossils, letting you explore at your own pace and on your own terms.

One of the most historic cities in America’s Great Plains, Deadwood is the kind of place that demands a knowledgeable guide. With this self-guided walking tour, your smartphone becomes your on-call expert, quickly able to decipher the city’s past. You’ll explore old-school saloons and Chinatown, you’ll learn all about city figures like Calamity Jane, and you’ll get to do it all away from the tourist crowds.

Mount Rushmore National Memorial is a massive sculpture carved into Mount Rushmore in the Black Hills region of South Dakota. Completed in 1941 under the direction of Gutzon Borglum and his son Lincoln, the sculpture’s roughly 60-ft.-high granite faces depict U.S. presidents George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt and Abraham Lincoln. The site also features a museum with interactive exhibits.

Visit Devils Tower National Monument and the surrounding area with a professional guide with this tour. You'll make plenty of stops along the way at spots such as the Old Fort Meade Museum, Bear Butte State Park, and the Geographic Center of the Nation Monument, while your guide tells you all about the region's history.

Hop aboard 'Buff,' a Jeep Wrangler specially modified to resist excited bison, with this private tour through Custer State Park. You'll visit all corners of the park, including Mt. Coolidge, Iron Mountain Road, Needles Highway, Sylvan Lake, and the Custer State Park Wildlife Loop, with a stop along the way for a picnic lunch served with beer/wine (on request) at Stockade Lake.

Walk through the rugged streets of historic Deadwood on a self-guided audio tour that plays automatically through your GPS app. Starting near the city center, you’ll follow a walkable route past historic buildings while the stories of the Wild West unfold around you. Along the way, you will pass iconic landmarks like the Adams Museum, historic Saloon No. 10, and Mount Moriah Cemetery, the final resting place of Wild Bill Hickok and Calamity Jane. As you walk, you will learn how the 1876 gold rush turned a lawless gulch into a legendary boomtown of gunslingers and massive fortunes. Explore at your own pace—pause to pan for gold, grab a drink, or take photos. The audio resumes whenever you are ready, so you can move freely without keeping up with a group. This is a self-guided experience (no in-person guide). Download the tour in advance and use it anytime—it works offline and follows your location along the route.

There’s nothing “bad” about touring the Badlands with a guide who’ll drive you to the national park, teach you the history of the area, and make sure you don’t miss any of the best spots for photos. The tour is a highly curated route that takes you to places you’d otherwise miss. From scenic overlooks to the famous Wall Drug Store, and even to the Minuteman Missile National Historic Site, where you’ll get to experience ‘duck and cover drills,’ it’s good fun in the Badlands.

Discover the dramatic landscapes of Badlands National Park with our captivating audio tour! Traverse rugged cliffs, colorful canyons, and expansive prairies while our guides share intriguing stories and fun facts about the park's unique geology, rich fossil beds, and diverse wildlife. Learn about the ancient history that shaped these striking formations and the animals that roam this fascinating terrain. Ideal for families, nature enthusiasts, and adventure seekers, our tour offers a fun and educational experience. Simply download, plug in your headphones, and embark on an unforgettable exploration of the breathtaking Badlands National Park! *Download the Shaka Guide app to access the purchased tours*

What makes this Badlands and Wall Drug Store tour unique is the depth of knowledge and storytelling it offers. It's not just a scenic drive, but a fully narrated experience that brings the Badlands and prairie areas to life with abundant information and captivating stories. This ensures a richer and more engaging experience compared to self-guided tours or those with less historical and cultural context, especially since it spans a substantial 7-8 hours.

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. New, Lifetime access, no expiry. Use it anytime, on any trip, as many times as you want.

Discover the landmarks of South Dakota during this full-day excursion from Rapid City. Alongside a private guide, visit the iconic Mouth Rushmore, where you can enjoy a hike, as well as the Crazy Horse Memorial. You also visit Custer State Park where you have the opportunity to examine the flora and fauna of the area such as bison, antelope, elk, and bighorn sheep.

Explore one of South Dakota’s incredible national parks and other highlights with this day tour from Rapid City to Badlands National Park. Your private guide will share their expertise about the region’s history, geology, and more as you drive through the beautiful park, possibly spotting wildlife like buffalo. You’ll have lunch a local restaurant of your choice, stop at famous roadside store/attraction Wall Drugs, the ghost town of Scenic, and the Minuteman Missile Site.

Discover the grandeur of Mount Rushmore National Memorial with our engaging and amusing audio tour! Marvel at the colossal faces of four iconic U.S. presidents while our witty guides share fascinating stories, fun facts, and historical insights. Learn about the incredible artistry and engineering behind this monumental achievement, as well as the legends and lore surrounding it. Perfect for families, history buffs, and curious travelers, our audio tour adds a delightful twist to your visit. Simply download, plug in your headphones, and embark on a memorable adventure through Mount Rushmore! "Download the Shaka Guide app to access the purchased tours"

Badlands National Park is a huge park that can be intimidating if you’re thinking about exploring it on your own. Instead, book this Badlands National Park Private Full-Day Tour from Rapid City and follow a guide through the most beautiful areas of the park. With many stops incorporated, you’ll spot wildlife and fossils and go for a hike. Lunch and a visit to the Minuteman Missile Visitors Center are included.

This tour offers a unique opportunity to experience the awe-inspiring presence of Devils Tower, a geological marvel unlike any other. Unlike typical mountain peaks, Devils Tower is a towering butte, possibly formed from a laccolith – a mass of cooled, solidified magma. This means you'll be witnessing a rare formation of igneous rock carved by the relentless forces of nature. Standing a staggering 1,267 feet above the Belle Fourche River, and 867 feet from summit to base, the sheer scale of Devils Tower is breathtaking. You'll be immersed in the rugged beauty of the Bear Lodge Ranger District within the Black Hills, far from the hustle and bustle, near the charming towns of Hulett and Sundance, Wyoming. This tour isn't just about seeing a rock formation; it's about experiencing the power of geological history and the grandeur of the American West.

3Quest Challenge of Sioux Falls is a great way to see the city in a fun way! You'll use an app on your phone to submit photos of items you find around the city. The items will be given to you in riddle form. Get points for finding the items, as well as completing fun challenges as well! The items and challenges will be arranged in 3 different quests. Complete the quests, in order, to finish 3Quest Challenge! Try setting a time limit of 2 hours for yourself to make the game even more intense and see if you can do all 3 quests in the given time! During the game, you'll have a remote guide that will chat with you during the game in case you need anything! Let's see if you can do all 3 quests in Sioux Falls today!

This Rapid City tour is unique because it offers a concentrated experience designed to maximize your time and provide a comprehensive overview of the city's highlights. In just 4-5 hours, you'll not only get a glimpse of Rapid City's role as the gateway to Mount Rushmore, but you'll also delve into its own distinct character with an up-close encounter with the "City of Presidents" statue collection, giving you a richer understanding of the area's history and culture beyond just the iconic monument. It's the perfect introduction to Rapid City for those on a tight schedule.

Experience the very best of South Dakota's Black Hills on this unforgettable self-guided driving tour along the legendary Peter Norbeck Scenic Byway. Travel winding mountain roads, cross famous pigtail bridges, drive through narrow granite tunnels, encounter free-roaming bison, and visit some of America's most iconic landmarks, including Mount Rushmore and Crazy Horse Memorial. Along the way, discover the fascinating stories of the pioneers, engineers, Native American history, and conservationists who shaped this remarkable landscape. With stunning overlooks, wildlife encounters, and breathtaking scenery around every curve, this GPS-guided driving tour is one of the most scenic road trips in the United States.

Discover the wonders of the American heartland with our Mount Rushmore & Great Plains Audio Tour Bundle! Marvel at the iconic Mount Rushmore, where our guides share fascinating stories about the presidents carved into the mountain and the history behind this monumental project. Then, journey through the vast Great Plains, exploring wide-open prairies, historic landmarks, and diverse wildlife. Learn about the Native American history, pioneer trails, and natural beauty that define this region. Perfect for families, history buffs, and adventure seekers, this bundle offers a captivating and educational experience. Simply download, plug in your headphones, and set off on a remarkable journey through Mount Rushmore and the Great Plains! *Download the Shaka Guide app to access the purchased tours*

Immerse yourself in the history of the Middle Border Region of the United States with this admission ticket to the Dakota Discovery Museum. With four art galleries, a historical gallery, and a historical village, there’s more than enough to keep you busy for an entire day. See artwork by Harvey Dunn and Oscar Howe, and then stop by a 1-room schoolhouse that opened in 1885. Plus, since the museum is open morning until evening, you can make your way through it at your own pace.

Soar over the Southern Black Hills and expansive prairies of South Dakota on this thrilling hot-air balloon ride from Hot Springs. Climb aboard your private hot-air balloon and enjoy unparalleled views of the area. Upon touchdown, enjoy a celebratory sparkling wine toast with snacks and receive a personalized flight certificate.

Custer State Park is South Dakota’s largest state park, and if you’re not familiar with your way around, visiting the park can be quite the undertaking. Instead, leave the stress behind and prebook this Custer State Park Private Jeep Safari. You and your private group will travel by the park’s main highlights such as Needles Highway, Stockade Lake, Sylvan Lake, Iron Mountain Road, and Wildlife Loop. A picnic lunch is included.