Mount Rushmore Self-Guided Walking Audio Tour

Experience the awe-inspiring Mount Rushmore up close with a self-guided walking audio tour. Learn about its history, construction, and more as you explore the Presidential Trail.

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Gutzon Borglum Historical Center - The sculptor behind Mount Rushmore. Born in Idaho in 1867, Borglum led what some might call a complicated life.

Note: This 1.2+ mile-long tour covers the essentials of Mount Rushmore in 1-2 hours.

  • Avenue Of Flags - The reason behind the name is pretty obvious, but what are these flags exactly?
  • Sculptor’s Studio - Inside, you’ll find a huge plaster sculpture showing the original design for Mount Rushmore, which is quite a bit more intricate than the final product!
  • Presidential Trail - It is a tourist route that highlights the history and legacy of former U.S. Presidents. There are sites and attractions related to several Presidents, including Mount Rushmore National Memorial, which features the carved faces of Presidents George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt, and Abraham Lincoln.
What's Included
  • Easy-to-use app: download Action’s Tour Guide App onto your phone
  • Engaging storytelling: Uncover unique tales and thrilling history for a memorable journey!
  • Perfect narrator: nothing can beat listening to a great voice. Proven with tons of rave reviews!
  • Offline maps: no signal, no problem! Works perfectly without cellular or wifi.
  • Comprehensive route and stops: See it all, miss nothing, leave no stone unturned!
  • Go at your own pace: Start anytime, pause anywhere, enjoy breaks for snacks and photos freely!
  • Learn more: dive deeper into any story you enjoyed with extra stories.
  • Hands-free: audio stories play on their own based on your location. Easy to use!
What's Not Included
  • Attraction passes, entry tickets, or reservations
Additional Information

See one of America’s most iconic landmarks up close and delve deep into its complicated history! You’ve seen Mount Rushmore in photos, but seeing it in person is something else entirely. This towering monument to America’s past is truly incredible to behold. But you won’t just be looking—with this self-guided audio tour, you’ll also learn all about this enormous sculpture. Find out who built it, how they built it, and much more as you walk the Presidential Trail.

After booking, check your email to download the separate Audio Tour Guide App by Action, enter your unique password, and access your tour. These steps require good internet/Wi-Fi access. From there, follow the audio instructions and the route.

New, extra validity — now yours for an entire year! Use multiple times over multiple trips!

This isn’t an entrance ticket. Check opening hours before your visit.

  • How to access: Once you book a tour, you’ll get a confirmation email with instructions. Follow the instructions right away: • Download the separate app • Enter the password • Download the tour • MUST DO while in strong wifi/cellular.
  • How to start the tour: Open Action’s separate audio tour guide app once onsite. • If there is just one tour, launch it. • If multiple tour versions exist, launch the one with your planned starting point and direction. • Go to the starting point. (Note: no one will meet you at the start. This tour is self-guided). • The audio will begin automatically at the starting point. If you face audio issues, visit the FAQ. • Stick to the tour route & speed limit for the best experience.
  • Walking Tours: couples can share one using headphones.
  • Flexibility and Convenience: • Use the tour app anytime, on any day, and over multiple days. It’s perfect for tailoring your exploration and revisiting your favorite spots on future trips. • Start and pause the tour whenever you like, taking breaks and exploring side excursions at your own pace, free from the constraints of a group.
  • Comprehensive Tour Experience: •The app provides a full itinerary, travel tips, narrated audio stories, scripts, images, videos, and recommendations for additional activities. • Enjoy a private experience without the crowds, ideal for personalized stops and photo opportunities.
  • Ease of Use and Accessibility: • The app is hands-free and activates stories via GPS, offering support through call, chat, or email. • There is no need for a continuous cell or Wi-Fi connection as the GPS map works offline.
  • Memorable Keepsakes: • Utilize the app’s images to create a photo book or share on social media, ensuring you have high-quality, crowd-free memories from your trip.
  • Preparation: • After booking, download the app and the tour using a strong Wi-Fi connection. • Review the tour at home before your trip for a better experience.
  • Starting the Tour: • Open the app upon arrival at your destination. • Select the appropriate tour based on your starting point. • Head to the starting location; the audio will begin automatically. • Follow the suggested route and adhere to the speed limit for an optimal experience. • By following these instructions and taking advantage of the app’s features, users can enjoy a personalized, flexible, and in-depth exploration of their destination at their own pace and convenience.
Location
Mt Rushmore Information
South Dakota 244
After booking the tour, search your email for the phrase "Set up your self-guided tour now." Follow these instructions NOW to finish setting up the tour while you have Wi-Fi/data. Do NOT wait until you are onsite.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Matthewn470
May 13, 2024
Walking talking tours. - The walking tour information was so helpful for our expanding knowledge of the walking through Mount Rushmore. Having the opportunity to take the tour in my time helped immensely especially when you're not as young as the fast pace younger people that were there. Having the information start on its own was amazing and really unique not knowing that it was going to happen. But when they gave you information it was clif hanging information that filled you with knowledge that you never new.
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Bjorda
Oct 28, 2023
Breath taking views!! - Simply amazing!! It was awesome seeing the view in person. Always seen Mt Rushmore on tv but never in person. Well worth the trip and the self guided walking audio tour gives you lots of information and you can do it in your own time. I would definitely do it again.
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Jennifersr2857ux
Sep 29, 2023
Great audio tour - We liked this audio tour over the official tour provided by the park. Honestly felt this tour explained more about the artist than the official tour.
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Leo
Jul 18, 2023
Mt Rushmore self guided tour - Much better than anticipated, the app for the tour knew exactly where you were standing would start and stop accordingly
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Ascaderfishem
Jul 6, 2023
Enrich Your Journey - Audio was informative and engaging as we traveled through South Dakota. The audio enriched each destination with historical, cultural and up to date information. The speaker holds your attention, has a delightful speaking voice and an appropriate sense of humor. We arrived at each destination with "Park Ranger" background. The audio is a must to "seeing America first" and we look forward to traveling with our Viator audio again.
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Mariana_t
Jul 24, 2023
Is like throwing my money - Terrible, nobody know about this method of tour.didn’t enjoy at all.don’t recommend this tour.l don’t have nothing to share
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