Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour in Black Hills and Mt Rushmore

4.3(189)12 hFree cancellationBy GuideAlong (GyPSy Guide)

About this activity

Download GuideAlong's Black Hills, Badlands, Mount Rushmore, & Custer State Park audio tour to explore a surprising mix of big-name icons and wild landscapes, crowned by one of America's largest and most famous monuments. See Rushmore up close, swap the Badlands’ grasslands and wrinkled buttes for the forested peaks of the Black Hills, spot wildlife in Custer State Park, and soak up Old West stories in Deadwood.

If you have extra time, Devils Tower makes a perfect bonus stop just across the Wyoming line. Now with brand new stories on the walking trail around Mount Rushmore!

And enjoy the freedom to explore offline at your own pace; spending more time at places that interest you, and bypass any that don’t.

✅ Stories, tips and directions play automatically based on your location

✅ Travel at your own pace

✅ Tours work offline using GPS, no cell service or WiFi needed

✅ Suggested itineraries for half, full or multi day use

✅ Buy once, use forever! No expiry, includes free updates

What's included

✓Support: Toll free phone, chat and email
✓Easy To Use: Pre-download and tour offline
✓Trip Planners: In-app, web and PDF
✓Location Based: Stories, tips & directions that autoplay
✓Buy once, use forever! No expiry, includes free updates
✓GuideAlong (GyPSy Guide) Audio Tour: 535+ Points
✓Includes an app based self-guided experience, so you do not need any in-person guide.
✓Flexible Routes: Suggested itineraries or create your own

Not included

✕Entry Fees, National Park Passes, Reservations

Meeting and pickup

From the east on I-90, watch the exit numbers as there are no major towns before the start. Commentary begins soon after Exit 143 at Route 73 and directs you toward the Badlands. From downtown Rapid City, you can start any of the 3 scenic loops or join anywhere along the route, with audio included.
Includes an app-based self-guided experience, so no in-person guide is needed. From west on I-90, commentary starts after Exit 141 and guides you through Moorcroft toward Devils Tower, returning to I-90 at Sundance. Join anywhere along the route and pick up audio at the next point.

Good to know

Suitable for all physical fitness levels
How to Access: After booking you’ll receive an email and text with instructions (search “Download Audio Tour”). Click the link in the email/text to sign in with your preferred Apple or Google account and redeem your voucher code ahead of time.
Download The GuideAlong App: Download the free app over WiFi or cellular data and sign in with the same Apple or Google account.
Download The Tour: Download the tour in the GuideAlong app under 'My Tours' over WiFi or cellular data.
Start The Tour: Open the tour in the GuideAlong app to preview the start locations, tour route and trip planner, or start the tour.
Location-Based Stories: Audio commentary plays automatically as you drive using your phone’s GPS chip. Wherever you are and whichever direction you’re going, you’ll hear the best stories and tips.
Flexible Travel Date: Tours are a one-time purchase with no expiry or date/time limit. If your plans change to a different day, there’s no need to change your travel date.
Tour at Your Leisure: With GuideAlong, you control the pace. Start, stop, and resume the tour any day, anytime, adapting it to your schedule.
Driving Tours: Group Savings: One purchase covers everyone in the vehicle, making it a cost-effective way to explore.
Works Offline: No internet or cell service is required once the audio tour is downloaded to your phone, so you can relax and tour offline.
Bring A Charger: Pack a USB/C car charger for charging and easy sound connectivity, and make sure your device is fully charged.
Technical Support: The GuideAlong support team is available daily by toll-free phone, online chat, and email.
Vehicle Restrictions on the Black Hills Loop Drive: Height restrictions apply along the Black Hills Loop Drive, as large RVs cannot fit through the tunnels on Needles Highway and Iron Mountain Road. If possible, drive a regular vehicle, or if towing, detach and leave your trailer behind.
The app’s audio will play through your car’s Apple CarPlay and Android Auto display, while the app’s map will display on your phone. You can connect your phone to the car via Bluetooth to listen to the commentary through the car stereo.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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