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Mt Rushmore Night Ceremony and Tour - with Tunnels and Stargazing

By Black Hills Open-Top-Tours
9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
Price is €348 per adult* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple adult tickets
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Features

  • 4h 45m
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup

Overview

Mount Rushmore National Memorial: Experience the monument by day and stay for the powerful evening programme. Full tour that includes: Presidential Trail, Avenue of the Flags and Washington Profile.

Night Lighting Ceremony: Watch the faces of the presidents illuminate during a moving patriotic presentation.

Iron Mountain Road: Navigate the famous wooden pigtail bridges and squeeze through historic granite tunnels that perfectly frame the lighted faces on Mount Rushmore in the distance.

Night Stargazing: Escape the city lights for guided stargazing beneath the Black Hills night sky (weather permitting).

Seasonal Ceremony Schedule
May 22 – August 10: Ceremony begins at 9:00 PM
August 11 – September 30: Ceremony begins at 8:00 PM

Exact pickup times vary by date and sunset schedule. Call Black Hills Open-Top-Tours directly to confirm your exact departure time or to upgrade to a private luxury.

Activity location

  • Mount Rushmore Profile View
    • Highway 244
    • Keystone, South Dakota, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • DoubleTree by Hilton Rapid City Downtown Convention Center
    • 505 North 5th Street
    • 57701, Rapid City, South Dakota, United States

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

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Mt Rushmore Nite/Starz/Tunnels

  • Activity duration is 4 hours and 45 minutes4h 45m
    4h 45m
  • English

Pickup included

Language options: English
Starting time: 18:00
Price details
€347.93 x 1 Adult€347.93
Total
Price is €347.93

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Bottled water
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Driver/guide
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Fees
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Service charge

Know before you book

  • Service animals allowed
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Other rates apply only when sharing with 2 paying adults
  • A minimum of 2 Adults per booking is required
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
  • Layered clothing, comfortable shoes, and a hat are recommended
  • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.
  • This activity is provided by a professional trader (a party acting within their trade, business or profession).

Activity itinerary

Mount Rushmore Profile View

  • 10m
The "Profile View" at Mount Rushmore offers a rare perspective of George Washington perfectly framed by natural rock outcroppings. It provides a quiet, uncrowded alternative to the main viewing plaza and reveals the impressive depth of the carving.

Mount Rushmore National Memorial

  • 2h
  • Admission ticket included
Experience the awe of Mount Rushmore National Memorial, our iconic tribute to American history. Carved directly into the granite peaks, these massive 60-foot faces bring history to life. You will stand before George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt, and Abraham Lincoln. Your guide will lead you through the facility sharing its history and pointing out things of interest. After touring, you will have time to self explore: film, dining, shopping are all available. At sunset the rangers provide a programme that honours our veterans, including a patriotic film and the lighting of the mountain. Please be aware the programme is provided even if it rains. *However, if dangerous lighting or high wind, Rangers cancel the show. "The Mount Rushmore National Memorial Evening Lighting Ceremony is an outdoor event. Because of this, all activities are fully subject to weather conditions and can be changed or cancelled on short notice." Natl Park Service

Iron Mountain Road

  • 30m
  • Admission ticket included
After the Ceremony concludes, an added value adventure begins, along the historic Iron Mountain Road. Pigtail Bridges: Experience the thrill of corkscrew engineering. Framed Views: Spot the illuminated faces of Mount Rushmore perfectly framed through one-way tunnels. Photo Stops: Pause at scenic overlooks for unforgettable night photography. Expert Guides: Learn the history behind this engineering marvel. Stargazing (Weather Permitting): Peer into the night sky to view distant galaxies, constellations, and planets.

Location

Activity location

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    Mount Rushmore Profile View
    • Highway 244
    • Keystone, South Dakota, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    DoubleTree by Hilton Rapid City Downtown Convention Center
    • 505 North 5th Street
    • 57701, Rapid City, South Dakota, United States
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    The National Presidential Wax Museum
    • 609 U.S. 16A
    • 57751, Keystone, South Dakota, United States

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