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Find the right tour for you through Rapid City. We've got 65 adventures going to Rapid City, starting from just 5 days in length, and the longest tour is 23 days. The most popular month to go is August, which has the largest number of tour departures.

65 Rapid City tour packages with 251 reviews

Mickelson Trail Bike Tour Tour

Mickelson Trail Bike Tour

National Park Wonders (Start Jackson, 9 Days) Tour

  • Coach / Bus

National Park Wonders (Start Jackson, 9 Days)

The National Parks Wonders trip was our first with Trafalgar and it was MUCH better that we ever expected. Our tour guide Tyson was absolutely fantastic. He made sure everything went perfectly. He even gave my wife a card on her birthday. His extensive knowledge of places and things along the trip made it so much more interesting. And Ken our bus driver was amazing. Everyone on our trip was very friendly and fun to chat with. Trafalgar had everything organized well. We appreciated all the breakfasts and dinners.

Wild West, Cowboys and Buffalos (End Denver, 9 Days) Tour

  • In-depth Cultural

Wild West, Cowboys and Buffalos (End Denver, 9 Days)

I enjoyed the tour and only wish that the weather was better, but that was the chance we took.

American Parks Trail (Classic, End Rapid City, 9 Days) Tour

American Parks Trail (Classic, End Rapid City, 9 Days)

National Parks of America\'s West Tour

National Parks of America's West

The tour agency made it so convenient for all of us. The driver, tour guide and tour director were all pleasant and helpful.
  • $100 deposit on some dates Some departure dates offer you the chance to book this tour with a lower deposit.

America\'s National Parks Tour

America's National Parks

I liked the bus tour. Our guide was very knowledgeable and the tour was not rushed. Most our hotels were conveniently located rather than on the outskirts. I sistered this tour with a Cosmos tour. Globus used to offer a New Mexico tour, but I can't find any longer

South Dakota to Yellowstone Parks Explorer  (including Custer State Park) Tour

South Dakota to Yellowstone Parks Explorer (including Custer State Park)

Spotlight on South Dakota featuring Mount Rushmore & The Badlands (2024) Tour

Spotlight on South Dakota featuring Mount Rushmore & The Badlands (2024)

Spotlight on South Dakota by Collette tours was a fantastic trip, 5 excellent day trips and entertaining dinner shows.

Black Hills of South Dakota Tour

Black Hills of South Dakota

Spectacular Canyons and National Parks (End Rapid City, 13 Days, Keystone To Rapid City Airport Coach Drop) Tour

Spectacular Canyons and National Parks (End Rapid City, 13 Days, Keystone To Rapid City Airport Coach Drop)

America\'s National Parks with Denver Tour

America's National Parks with Denver

Excellent driver and director. Would have liked more time in Yellowstone as there was a lot we didn’t get to see eg Grand Prismatic Spring which was disappointing. Good hotels

America\'s Greatest Treasures with Rapid City Start Tour

  • Walking Adventure
  • Sightseeing

America's Greatest Treasures with Rapid City Start

Both driver and guide were amazing. The tour overall was perfect for my 86 year old dad who was my travel partner!

America\'s Greatest Treasures with Denver Start Tour

America's Greatest Treasures with Denver Start

Trip was very good. Info ahead of time was too vague. Need more detail and times of departure, arrivals, etc. included. Pickup from Denver airport should have been included.

America\'s Magnificent National Parks (Classic, End Rapid City, 15 Days) Tour

America's Magnificent National Parks (Classic, End Rapid City, 15 Days)

America\'s Cowboy Country  (Rapid City, SD to Cody, WY) Tour

America's Cowboy Country (Rapid City, SD to Cody, WY)

Reviews of rapid city tours.

Tom Williams was super knowledgeable about the area we traveled through in the western US national parks. Best tour director I have ever traveled with. He made the trip fun and informative!
Comfortable Coach, tour director Erica was fantastic, driver, Kevin was professional and very accommodating. We traveled 1790 miles, great group of people to travel will. Thanks. Gary

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  • Deutsch: Rapid City Rundreisen
  • Français: Circuits et voyages au Rapid City 2024/2025
  • Español: Circuitos y viajes por Rapid City 2024/2025
  • Nederlands: Rapid City Rondreizen 2024/2025

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Devil's Tower

About this tour, $285/person + tax, year round (weather pending), group: no group size limit, tour length: 7-8hrs.

Devils Tower is a butte, possibly laccolithic, composed of igneous rock in the Bear Lodge Ranger District of the Black Hills, near Hulett and Sundance in Crook County, northeastern Wyoming, above the Belle Fourche River. It rises 1,267 feet above the Belle Fourche River, standing 867 feet from summit to base.

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DEVIL'S TOWER

This narrated tour starts at your hotel in Rapid City around 8:30 AM. We drive on I-90 past the towns of Sturgis and Spearfish and into Wyoming. We exit the interstate just over the border at Beulah, WY and stop at the Vore Buffalo Jump which is open June 1st through Labor Day. Then we drive up Hwy 101 to the 100+ year old Aladdin General Store to see all the unique items inside.

We continue on through Hulett, WY to Devil’s Tower National Park. This monument was featured in the movie “Close Encounters of the Third Kind” starring Richard Dreyfuss. There is a small visitor center, restrooms, and a 45 minute walk around the base of the tower.

We stop for you to buy your lunch wherever you are hungry. There is a gift shop and snack shop just outside the park entrance as well as restaurants elsewhere.

Afterward we drive back to Rapid City for a total trip of approximately 8 hours.

The price per person is $285 plus 5.7% state sales tax. Guide gratuities are at your discretion. We pay the admissions for the Devils Tower National Park and the Vore Buffalo Jump.

We provide cold bottled water and you may bring any snacks that you like. Lunch is at your own expense.

For an additional $50 per person we can include a side trip into Deadwood on the way back to Rapid City, which adds another 2½ hours to the length of the tour.

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You won’t want to miss out on the opportunity of a lifetime to enjoy an unforgettable tour in the Black Hills!

Have any questions? Contact us!

605-342-7691, [email protected], 5542 meteor street rapid city, sd 57703, 7:00 am to 9:00 pm seven days a week, excluding holidays.

Select Tour(s) 1880 Train Badlands and Wall Drug Buffalo Roundup Custer State Park Wildlife Loop and Needles Highway Devil's Tower Mt Rushmore and Crazy Horse Memorials Mt Rushmore Memorial Mt Rushmore, Crazy Horse, and Custer State Park Wildlife Loop Northern Black Hills (Deadwood, Lead, Spearfish Canyon) Rapid City Number of People 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8+ Name* Email* Phone Number* Mailing Address* Requested Tour Dates* Where Are You Lodging? Additional Info

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Year-round sightseeing tours & transportation service for any size group (min. 2), emphasizing our rich history and cultural heritage. Tour planning and professional guides for custom and private tours, motorcoach groups, conventions, and reunions. Exceptional customer service. Free pick-up in Rapid City.

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Tour Information

           We offer a variety of standard tours; however, custom tours are our specialty. If there is something else you would like to see just let us know, and we will make that happen.             We will pick you up at your Rapid City hotel around 8:30 am, or outlying areas subject to an additional fee. Your tour will be narrated by knowledgeable, courteous and professional guides. There are sound systems in each of our larger vans so you won’t miss a thing.             The length of tours and prices are included in each individual tour description to the right, which do not include guide gratuity. (If the tour runs substantially over the allotted time additional charges may apply.) We accept cash, personal and Travelers Checks, Visa, MasterCard, Discover and American Express. The parking and attraction admission fees are included in this price as well. If we have at least 2 adult fares we will schedule your tour. If you are a single traveler, we will make every effort to find traveling companions for you. Private tours are also available with prices assigned individually.             We will stop at lunch time to give you time to buy your refreshments (cost of meals not included). We provide coolers with complimentary cold bottled water and you are welcome to bring snacks if you like. Since we do only smaller tours we can be more flexible, so we can stop for an extra picture or bathroom break as needed.  Tours Offered:

  • Mt. Rushmore, Crazy Horse and Custer State Park Wildlife Loop Tour (9-10 hours, $200 per person plus tax)
  • Mt. Rushmore, Crazy Horse and Black Hills Tour (6-7 hours, $150 per person plus tax)
  • Mt. Rushmore and the Black Hills Tour (4 hours, $100 per person plus tax)
  • Custer State Park Wildlife Loop and the Needles Highway Tour (7-8 hours, $200 per person plus tax)
  • Northern Black Hills Tour (Deadwood, Lead, Spearfish Canyon) (7 hours, $200 per person plus tax)
  • Badlands and Wall Drug Tour (7 hours, $220 per person plus tax)
  • Rapid City Tour (4 hours, $100 per person plus tax)
  • 1880 Train Tour (6-7 hours, $200 per person plus tax)
  • Devil's Tower Tour (8 hours, $225 per person plus tax)
  • Buffalo Roundup Tour (10 hours, $150 per person plus tax)

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ABOUT LIN AND ANN THOMPSON AND THE AFFORDABLE ADVENTURES TOUR COMPANY

Affordable Adventures was started in 1991 by Carol and Doug Cameron. Some of their first tours were to the Dances with Wolves filming areas. They expanded the business to include several other areas of interest in the Black Hills with set itineraries and custom van tour packages as well as receptive and step-on guide services for motorcoach groups. The narrated tours featured history, geology and local lore and information. Upon their retirement Ann and Lin Thompson purchased the business, striving to carry on the high standards set by the Camerons.            Ann Delicate Thompson grew up in the Black Hills and has spent a majority of her time living and working here. She has a Business Management degree from the University of Wyoming. Her father, Don Delicate, worked for Homestake Mining Company for 31 years, retiring as the General Manager of the mine. Her paternal grandfather had a bank in Custer for 56 years and both parents grew up in Custer. Her great-grandfather arrived in the Hot Springs area in 1879 and helped establish the town. Ann enjoys history and loves to share the wonderful Black Hills of South Dakota with others. She has conducted narrated tours since 2001 with her extensive knowledge and personal stories, which add fun and excitement to her tours. Ann's warmth and sense of humor make each excursion a day to remember.

           Lin Thompson is a native of Yankton, South Dakota, located in the southeast corner of the state where his family owned several businesses. He attended Black Hills State College and graduated with a degree in Tourism and a Business degree from Sioux Falls University. He has been conducting narrated tours of the Black Hills for several years since retiring from the South Dakota Army National Guard and has a wonderful knowledge of the history of South Dakota and the area. Lin's calm spirit and ease of visiting with people make his tours fun and exciting. 

          As the business has grown Ann and Lin have recruited additional guides, all chosen for their knowledge of the area and their enthusiasm for sharing it. The Thompsons take great care in matching individual guides to booked tours, so you can be assured you're getting the best guide available for your group and itinerary. The experienced staff represents a cumulative total of 150 years of experience guiding Black Hills tours.

          The customer experience is of utmost importance to all at Affordable Adventures, and it shows.

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City View Trolley Tour

Experience the best of Rapid City, South Dakota on the City View Trolley Tour! See downtown Rapid City, West Boulevard Historic District, and city landmarks like a quirky green dinosaur while riding the Rapid City trolley. This tour is perfect for visitors who want to explore the city's top sites in a fun and convenient way. Book your Rapid City trolley tour today and discover why life is jolly when you ride the trolley!

Tour Schedule

May 24 – September 30, 2024

Ticket Cost

Adult: $15 Child (ages 3-12): $5 Infants (ages 0-2): FREE on lap *Advanced ticket purchase recommended. Tour will begin promptly at departure time. Please arrive early.

Tour Includes

Know before you go, meeting point.

Milo Barber Transportation Center 333 6th St, Rapid City, SD 57701

Where To Park

  • Downtown public parking (see FAQ's below for detail)

What To Bring

  • Weather-appropriate clothing (operates in all weather conditions)

Items To Leave Behind

  • Oversize luggage
  • Pets (service animals allowed)
  • Food and drinks

Important Information

  • Confirmation will be sent to you via email/text at the time of booking
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Children under 3 years of age must sit on lap
  • Wheelchair accessible  *max weight 800lb
  • Walker and compact stroller accessible  *must be able to fold

Frequently Asked Questions

Where do i park my vehicle.

Downtown public parking is available in the city parking ramp located next to Main Street Square. Rapid City also offers metered street parking and two hour parking spaces throughout downtown. Metered street and ramp parking fees are $1 per hour. For a guide to downtown street parking, you can find a map  here . To pay as you go for metered parking, download the Park Smarter app and find out more information  here .

Can we buy tickets in person?

Trolley riders can buy tickets in person at the Visit Rapid City office on the second floor of The Shops at Main Street Square (512 Main Street, Suite 240). Office hours Monday through Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm.

I’m paying cash. Where is the closest ATM?

The closest ATM to the trolley meeting point is located on the first floor of The Shops at Main Street Square (512 Main Street). Other nearby ATM locations include Hotel Alex Johnson on 6th Street, U.S. Bank Rapid City on 7th Street, and First National Bank on Main Street.

I need to cancel my trolley ticket. Will I receive a refund?

All riders are eligible for a refund 24 hours prior to the trolley ride. Requests made less than 24 hours to departure are not eligible for a refund. To request a refund, please call 605-863-1986 or email  [email protected] .

Is there a discount for children, seniors, or groups?

Visit Rapid City offers affordable ticket prices at $15 per adult and $5 per child. Please contact our office at 605-718-8484 if you would like to inquire about pricing for a charter or convention.

Is the narration offered in different languages?

Trolley narration is offered in English.

Are there any stops where we can get off and explore on foot?

Your non-stop pass includes one 20-minute stop at  Chapel In The Hills  to stretch your legs, use the restroom and explore the grounds.

Can we bring food or drinks on the trolley?

Food and drinks are not allowed, but rest assured, it will still be a jolly experience.

How often is the trolley cleaned?

The trolley is cleaned before and after each tour. 

Is the trolley tour accessible for people with disabilities?

Yes. Each trolley tour offers one wheelchair-accessible seat. The City View Trolley Tour will accommodate all wheelchairs, including electric scooters, that do not exceed the maximum lift capacity of 800 pounds in total weight when occupied. It is the passenger’s choice to transfer or remain in their mobility device. Additional accessibility information is listed below:

What happens if it rains during the tour?

The City View Trolley operates in all-weather conditions during the season. However, exceptions are made on a case-by-case basis. 

Are pets allowed on the trolley?

Rapid City loves furry visitors; however, we request they do not ride the trolley. Service animals are allowed.  Click here  for other experiences we are paws-itive your pup will love.

Is there a restroom on the trolley?

The City View Trolley is not equipped with restrooms. Visitors are encouraged to use the outdoor restrooms at west end of the city parking ramp located next to The Shops at Main Street Square or indoor restrooms on the first level of The Shops at Main Street Square prior to their departure. Restrooms are also available during the 20-minute tour break at Chapel in the Hills.

Can we bring strollers or luggage on the trolley?

Compact, foldable strollers and walkers are allowed on the trolley. Riders are encouraged to place this equipment between themselves and the seat in front of them.

What is the trolley’s maximum capacity?

Each trolley tour holds 26 riders including two wheelchair-accessible seats.

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Welcome to the Paha Sapa! The Black Hills are our home and we look forward to sharing them with you.

We believe in AUTHENTIC experiences. No big crammed buses here. We provide PRIVATE TOURS with LOCAL GUIDES who are passionate about our area, in (very) comfortable vehicles. Join us for a day or a week, we can’t wait to show you around!

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MICKELSON TRAIL SELF GUIDED TOUR 4 days / 3 nights

Join us on our most popular bike tour! An iconic ride along one of the most scenic and historic rail-to-trails in the nation!

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