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Private Mount Rushmore Lighting Tour w/ Former Park Ranger

Rapid City, USA
Great choice
5+ bookings last month.
  • 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
  • Pickup offered
  • Group discounts
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Overview

    What's Included

    • Former National Park Ranger guide
    • Private transportation in a Jeep Wagoneer
    • Pickup and drop-off from your lodging
    • All taxes and fees included
    • Parking Fees
    • Bottled water
    • Soda/Pop
    • Snacks
    • Dinner
    • Gratuities

    Meeting and Pickup

    You can head directly to the meeting point, or request pickup

    Pickup points

    Select a pickup point

    Pickup details

    Complimentary pickup is available from the Rapid City, Hill City, and Keystone areas.

    or

    Meeting point

    • Mystic Ranger District
      8221 Mt Rushmore Rd, Rapid City, SD 57702, USA

      8221 Mt Rushmore Rd, Rapid City, SD 57702

    End point

    This activity ends back at the meeting point.

    Start time
    .6:00 pm

    Itinerary

    1

    Iron Mountain Road

    30 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

    2

    Presidential Trail

    30 minutesAdmission Ticket Included

    3

    Sculptor's Studio

    20 minutesAdmission Ticket Included

    4

    Mount Rushmore National Memorial

    2 hours Admission Ticket Free

    Additional Info

    • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
    • Not wheelchair accessible
    • Most travelers can participate
    • Please contact us if you select 'Extended pickup' which is 20 to 40 miles away from Rapid City.
    • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

    Cancellation Policy

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

    Reviews

    5.0
    based on 2 reviews
    Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

    Amazing tour guide! Friendly, knowledgeable, and made the experience unforgettable, Highly recommend.

    iritS, Jul 2026
    Amazing tour guide! Friendly, knowledgeable, and made the experience unforgettable, Highly recommend.

    Response from Host, Aug 2026

    Thank you so much for the kind words! I'm so glad you had an unforgettable experience at Mount Rushmore and that the tour felt both friendly and informative. It was a pleasure sharing this special place with you, and I hope to welcome you back to the Black Hills again soon!

    Great trip! Perfect...

    Gregg_G, Jun 2026
    Great trip! Perfect communication, pick up, and execution. My 11 year old loved it! Such a cool experience!

    Response from Host, Jun 2026

    Thank you, Gregg! I am so glad the communication, pickup, and tour all came together perfectly and that your son loved the experience. It was a pleasure showing you Iron Mountain Road and Mount Rushmore, and I hope to see you again in the Black Hills!

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    up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)

    Book ahead!
    On average, this is booked 35 days in advance.

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