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.
With nearly 15 years guiding here and many more adventuring in our backyard, we are the locals who know the Hills. Join us for a day or a week, we can’t wait to show you around!
Send us an email, shoot a text, give us a call. We’re so happy to answer any questions you have about our services or the area.

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!
EXCELLENT Based on 118 reviews Posted on Google Knock outTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. A outstanding tour of Mount Rushmore, Crazy Horse Memorial, Custer State Park and Wildlife Loop Road. Joel our tour guide was friendly, knowledgeable, respectful, motivated and went well beyond what we expected. Thank so very much Joel. We will return for a longer stay next time.Posted on Google S JTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Outstanding and very thorough tour. Joel is an incredible guide. He is a wealth of information. The tour company is very professional and very timely with their responses. I had an absolute blast!!! If you are going to check out this part of the world, you definitely want to book with Black Hills Tour Company!! You will be elated that you did!!!Posted on Google Tina WootenTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Jeff was a wonderful tour guide. He was very knowledgeable and friendly.Posted on Google Carey StricklandTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. The Bike the Badlands Tour is PHENOMENAL! Hands down, BIKING THE BADLANDS IS A MUST DO! The perspective you get from a bike is unmatched and in my mind the only way to get a really good idea about the expansiveness and geological features. We rode about 25 miles through the picturesque terrain and Joel (our extraordinary guide) made sure we had time for all photo opportunities (including the wildlife and landscapes), outfitted us with bikes (e-bikes are available) and an excellent lunch. He is so personable, loves his job and gives you a wealth of information and history. He took pictures of us rolling wheels for our memorabilia and stopped at sights off the beaten path to give us a look at yester-years. WE LOVED THE EXPERIENCE and would do it again in a heartbeat, but only if Joel was our guide. ❤️Posted on Google Connie ShanksTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We had a fantastic tour! It was just amazing and Denise was excellent tour guide😃Posted on Google Ann MorganTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. JOEL ALBRIGHT from Black Hills Tours Company provided a wonderful tour of Devil’s Tower and Spearfish canyon topped by a yummy stop at the Chubby Chipmunk. He provided excellent insights into the geology and history of the area and helped us take memorable photos. We were so impressed we asked him to rearrange his schedule so we could take a second tour with him of the Badlands. It was equally engaging capped by a great but doable hike. He also provided two great dining recommendations. We certainly recommend Joel and the Black Hills Tour Company.Posted on Google Renée RTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Our family of six used Black Hills Tour Company to bike the entire Mickelson Trail. We were based in Rapid City and completed a different segment of the trail each day. The company provided a private shuttle, bike support, sightseeing , and a knowledgeable guide each day. Kevin, our guide, was fantastic — he offered excellent suggestions, was flexible with our plans, and worked well with the older members of our group.Posted on Google Dan GallagherTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. My wife and I have been doing guided bike trips in the US and Europe for almost 50 years now, and we had absolutely one of the most delightful experience with Kevin and Mel’s company. We highly recommend them.Posted on Google Rob RTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Black Hills Tour Company put together a 5 day itinerary for our group and managed all logistics. Or guide, Kevin, provided great history and insight about the area as he shuttled us around. I don't think there's a better way to see Badlands, Custer or Black Hills than on a bike. Thank you Kevin and Melina for a memorable trip!Verified by TrustindexTrustindex verified badge is the Universal Symbol of Trust. Only the greatest companies can get the verified badge who has a review score above 4.5, based on customer reviews over the past 12 months. Read more
EXCELLENT Based on 386 reviews Posted on Tripadvisor Cindy CVerified Custer State Park and Needles Highway Superior full day in private tour specially tailored to our interests: wildlife loop, Custer State Park, Needles Highway all with Joel. An excellent and knowledgeable tour guide. The best tour we have ever taken!Posted on Tripadvisor Brendon PVerified Amazing! Great tour! Guide was very informative. Learnt and saw lots. Definitely worthwhile.Posted on Tripadvisor sonyabunchVerified Joel was extremely knowledgeable and informative. The tour exceeded both our expectations and I would recommend 10/10 A definite must do for anyone visiting the area for the first time! Ask for Joel! You won’t be disappointed! I will recommend to everyone!Posted on Tripadvisor Michelle JVerified First time trip to South Dakota guide service was very knowledgeable and helpful. Our guide was Jeff and he was great. I recommend this as a first time visit to South Dakota because without the guide, we would have never been able to experience the splendor of the area without our guide Jeff being there to give all the information and history. Jeff took us to places and showed us areas that we would’ve never picked out ourselves. He allowed us to experience the beauty of the sites such as Mount Rushmore, Custer Park and the monument tribute to Crazy Horse, and the Needles. Hailee recommend money well spent.Posted on Tripadvisor Richard GVerified Black Hill Tour It was a fantastic experience. Our guide Gina was excellent. She was extremely knowledgeable and had the perfect personality for a guide. She made us feel very comfortable and provided a lot of insight of the areas we visited and gave us ample time to see everything. I would highly recommend this tour. Well worth the money.Posted on Tripadvisor Kay PVerified Perfect tour of Black Hills, Mt. Rushmore, Crazy Horse Memorial, and Custer State Park! Excellent day long tour of the Black Hills with Cindy in a comfortable luxury van. Cindy was so enjoyable to spend the day with, very knowledgeable of the area and made sure she included all the special sights along the way. Mt. Rushmore had been on our bucket list for years so it was wonderful to finally see it and the Black Hills National Park.We also saw the Needles Eye rock formation, Cathedral Spires, Sylvan Lake Resort, Custer State Park with numerous bison, mule deer, pronghorn antelope, wild donkeys, and lots of prairie dogs. We enjoyed visiting the Crazy Horse Memorial and hearing the story of its creation which is ongoing. Cindy also took us to the small town of Custer where we enjoyed a delicious bison burger for lunch. We also drove through the cute town of Keystone with Cindy pointing out several historic sights. When we returned to Rapid City at the end of the day, Cindy recommended the Dakota Steakhouse and we had a delicious dinner there. A great ending to a perfect day!Posted on Tripadvisor Kay PVerified Badlands Tour with Jeff We toured the Badlands with our guide, Jeff, in a comfortable Expedition. He told us lots of interesting facts about the area which we didn’t know. Unfortunately we were there when the govt’ museums & visitor’s centers were closed. We didn’t get to see the Minuteman Site, either. We did get to visit the famous Wall Drugs and its shops which were great! We are glad we were able to visit the Badlands & check it off our bucket list!Posted on Tripadvisor Bruce FVerified Outstanding Service Reservation staff was very accommodating went out of their way to make reservations on short notice. The guide was very flexible and provided extremely personalized servicePosted on Tripadvisor avargas-floresVerified Awesome Awesome experience! Melina was very helpful with setting everything up and Jeff was a great guide! 100% satisfied! Thank you Black Hills Tour Company.Posted on Tripadvisor Elizabeth RVerified Mount Rushmore, Crazy Horse and Custer park. Jennifer did a fabulous job as our tour director. She is extremely knowledgeable with the details of our excursions with dates, names and overall conversations. We enjoyed all the stops and were given options of things to do. She also helped with our excursion we are taking tomorrow. Very kind and attentive. The only wish we would have liked is if the windows in the back opened for pictures. Excellent experience overall. Thank you.




Black Hills Tour Company operates under a special use permit on the Black Hills National Forest