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A sign reading "Big Badlands Overlook" in a rural setting with a clear sky. 1
A mountain with a prominent rock formation resembling a face, surrounded by dense forest. 3
Mount Rushmore with flags in front. 4
Mount Rushmore National Memorial with the carved faces of four U.S. presidents. 5
By Action Tour Guide
Free cancellation available
Price is CA $76 per traveller
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 365d
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation

Overview

    • See Mount Rushmore from different angles
    • Find out how workers sculpted the enormous monument
    • Get familiar with prehistoric beasts in the Badlands
    • Visit ancient hunting grounds used by the Lakota
    • Learn, explore, and make lasting memories

Activity location

  • Mount Rushmore
    • 57790, Wall, South Dakota, United States of America

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • 1101 Glenn St, Wall, SD 57790, USA
    • 1101 Glenn Street
    • 57790, Wall, South Dakota, United States of America

Multiple meeting/redemption points available, see location information for full list

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The Badlands and Mount Rushmore: A Self-Guided Audio Tour

  • Activity duration is 365 days365d
    365d
  • English

This is a self-guided Driving audio tour of Badlands and Mount Rushmore. Entrance tickets to Badlands and Mount Rushmore are not included and must be purchased separately.

Please note that the total rate shown factors in the price of park entrance fees that will be paid in person upon your arrival at the park. Action Tour Guide does not collect payments for or provide park entrance passes, only the self-guided tour.

Note: This 43+ mile-long tour covers the essentials of Badlands & Mount Rushmore in 4-5 hours.

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

Language options: English
Price details
CA $34.73 x 1 TravellerCA $34.73
Paid at activityCA $41.69
Total
Price is CA $76.42

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Engaging storytelling: Uncover unique tales and thrilling history for a memorable journey!
  • Inclusions
    Perfect narrator: Nothing can beat listening to a great voice. Proven with tonnes of rave reviews!
  • Inclusions
    Comprehensive route and stops: See it all, miss nothing, leave no stone unturned!
  • Inclusions
    Offline maps: No signal, no problem! Works perfectly without cellular or wifi.
  • Inclusions
    Hands-free: Audio stories play on their own based on your location. Easy to use!
  • Inclusions
    Go at your own pace: Start anytime, pause anywhere, enjoy breaks for snacks and photos freely!
  • Inclusions
    Great value: Purchase per car, not per person. More affordable than bus or guided tours!
  • Inclusions
    Easy-to-use app: Download Action’s Tour Guide App onto your phone
  • Inclusions
    Unique password: Access your tour on the Action Tour Guide App
  • Exclusions
    Admission tickets to Badlands And Mount Rushmore
  • Exclusions
    Food/Drinks

Know before you book

    • Enjoy a flexible, self-guided experience with the Action Tour Guide app—your audio narrator, GPS-enabled map, and tour guide all in one, so you can explore at your own pace.
    • A vehicle is required for this driving tour. You only need to purchase one tour per vehicle, not per person, making it easy for everyone in your group to listen together.
    • After booking, you’ll receive an email with instructions to download the Action Tour Guide app and a unique password to access your tour. Download the tour in advance for the best experience.
    • Explore with stories created by local experts, professional writers, and experienced narrators that bring each destination’s history, culture, and landmarks to life.
    • Discover more with animated videos at select stops, helping you visualise historic events, hidden interiors, changing landscapes, and other details that may not be visible today.
    • Enjoy lifetime access with no expiry. Once unlocked, your tour is yours to use anytime, on future trips, and as many times as you like.

What you can expect

  • Recommended: Purchase one tour per car. Everyone can listen at the same time!

    Uncover the hidden beauty and history of South Dakota with this combo tour of Mount Rushmore and Badlands National Park! Get the full storey behind one of America’s largest sculptures at Mount Rushmore. Learn who designed it, how they carved it, and why these four presidents were selected for the monument. Then, take a trip back in time in the Badlands, where a landscape of alien beauty hides ancient fossils, geological marvels, and Lakota history.

    After booking, you can check your email before downloading the Action Tour Guide app, enter the password, and download the tour while you have WiFi or cell service. Once downloaded, the tour works offline, allowing you to enjoy the experience without an internet connection. 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.

    Benefits Over Live Guides and Group Tours:

    • This is a flexible and self-led tour that uses location-sensing technology as you drive.
    • The tour features in-depth audio narration that plays as you drive.
    • You can purchase just one tour for the entire car and use it as many times as you wish.
    • New, Lifetime access, no expiry. Use it anytime, on any trip, as many times as you want.
    • Once downloaded, the tour works completely offline, and you can tour your way by choosing when to start, stop, fast-forward, or rewind.
    • If you need any help, you can always reach out to a real person via call, chat, or email.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIES
    Mount Rushmore
    • 57790, Wall, South Dakota, United States of America

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    1101 Glenn St, Wall, SD 57790, USA
    • 1101 Glenn Street
    • 57790, Wall, South Dakota, United States of America
  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    Mt Rushmore Information, 13036 SD-244, Keystone, SD 57751
    • 13036 South Dakota 244
    • 57751, Keystone, South Dakota, United States of America