Private - Devil's Tower Monument (+Spearfish Canyon/Deadwood)
Overview
Tour includes: picnic lunch, fees, bottled water & snacks.
Besides sharing Devils Tower, Deadwood and Spearfish Canyon history, your guide will also inform you of the 1800's Indian Wars, the Black Hills gold rush and homesteading of the Dakota Territory.
1st Stop - Devils Tower National Monument ~ 1906 The First National Monument. Historically, many tribes of the Great Plains and Black Hills regions had connections with the area around Devils Tower. Stories and histories shared by tribal members indicate that the Tower was a sacred site - a place for winter camps, vision quests, and summer ceremonies.
2nd Stop - Spearfish Canyon . . . its older than the Grand Canyon and is rated one of the Nations best scenic byways. We stop at Bridal Veil Falls for photos and Roughlock Falls for a picnic lunch.
3rd Stop - Deadwood - Mt Moriah, #10 Saloon, Old Main Street and more.
You will not be rushed at any of the stops. And there are lots of photo ops and restroom breaks throughout the day.
Besides sharing Devils Tower, Deadwood and Spearfish Canyon history, your guide will also inform you of the 1800's Indian Wars, the Black Hills gold rush and homesteading of the Dakota Territory.
1st Stop - Devils Tower National Monument ~ 1906 The First National Monument. Historically, many tribes of the Great Plains and Black Hills regions had connections with the area around Devils Tower. Stories and histories shared by tribal members indicate that the Tower was a sacred site - a place for winter camps, vision quests, and summer ceremonies.
2nd Stop - Spearfish Canyon . . . its older than the Grand Canyon and is rated one of the Nations best scenic byways. We stop at Bridal Veil Falls for photos and Roughlock Falls for a picnic lunch.
3rd Stop - Deadwood - Mt Moriah, #10 Saloon, Old Main Street and more.
You will not be rushed at any of the stops. And there are lots of photo ops and restroom breaks throughout the day.
Inclusions
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Local guide
- National Park fees
- Bottled water
- Snacks - Crackers/Chips/Cookies
- Lunch - Sub picnic lunch with choice of ham or turkey (or you may bring your own lunch &...
- Entry/Admission - Devils Tower National Monument
What to expect
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Devils Tower National Monument, Highway 110, Devils Tower, WY 82714
Devils Tower sits across the state line in northeast Wyoming. The Tower is a solitary, stump-shaped granite formation that looms 1, 267 feet above the tree-lined Belle Fourche River Valley. Once hidden below the earth’s surface, erosion has stripped away the softer rock layers revealing the Tower.
The two-square-mile park surrounding the tower was proclaimed the nation’s first national monument by President Theodore Roosevelt in 1906. The park is covered with pine forests, woodlands, and grasslands. While visiting the park you are bound to see deer, prairie dogs, and other wildlife. The mountain’s markings are the basis for Native American legend. One legend has it that a giant bear clawed the grooves into the mountainside while chasing several young Indian maidens. Known by several northern plains tribes as Bears Lodge, it is a sacred site of worship for many American Indians. Devils Tower is also remembered as the movie location for “Close Encounters of the Third Kind.”
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Spearfish Canyon Scenic Byway, Alt Route 14, Spearfish, SD
Spearfish Canyon offers a trip through the culture, nature and history of the Black Hills. Abundant wildlife watching opportunities are found throughout the canyon. One of the best scenic byways in America.
Older than the Grand Canyon it offers three waterfalls, 1, 000 foot limestone/sandstone cliffs, four ecosystems and a flowing mountain stream. We stop at Roughlock Falls to walk the short trails and view the cascading falls. Great photo ops.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Deadwood, Deadwood, South Dakota
Original Old West History . . . 1876 Gold Rush . . . and final resting place of infamous Wild Bill Hickok and Calamity Jane in Mt Moriah Cemetery. (tour stop)
Today Deadwood looks much like it did in the 1880's. Cobblestone streets, brick and stone gambling casinos. You will have time to explore on your own many of the famous Saloons and closed 'Hospitality' houses' on Main Street.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Devils Tower National Monument, Highway 110, Devils Tower, WY 82714
Devils Tower sits across the state line in northeast Wyoming. The Tower is a solitary, stump-shaped granite formation that looms 1, 267 feet above the tree-lined Belle Fourche River Valley. Once hidden below the earth’s surface, erosion has stripped away the softer rock layers revealing the Tower.
The two-square-mile park surrounding the tower was proclaimed the nation’s first national monument by President Theodore Roosevelt in 1906. The park is covered with pine forests, woodlands, and grasslands. While visiting the park you are bound to see deer, prairie dogs, and other wildlife. The mountain’s markings are the basis for Native American legend. One legend has it that a giant bear clawed the grooves into the mountainside while chasing several young Indian maidens. Known by several northern plains tribes as Bears Lodge, it is a sacred site of worship for many American Indians. Devils Tower is also remembered as the movie location for “Close Encounters of the Third Kind.”
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Spearfish Canyon Scenic Byway, Alt Route 14, Spearfish, SD
Spearfish Canyon offers a trip through the culture, nature and history of the Black Hills. Abundant wildlife watching opportunities are found throughout the canyon. One of the best scenic byways in America.
Older than the Grand Canyon it offers three waterfalls, 1, 000 foot limestone/sandstone cliffs, four ecosystems and a flowing mountain stream. We stop at Roughlock Falls to walk the short trails and view the cascading falls. Great photo ops.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Deadwood, Deadwood, South Dakota
Original Old West History . . . 1876 Gold Rush . . . and final resting place of infamous Wild Bill Hickok and Calamity Jane in Mt Moriah Cemetery. (tour stop)
Today Deadwood looks much like it did in the 1880's. Cobblestone streets, brick and stone gambling casinos. You will have time to explore on your own many of the famous Saloons and closed 'Hospitality' houses' on Main Street.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Additional information
- Service animals allowed
- Stroller accessible
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
- Wheelchair accessible
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Most travelers can participate
- Face masks provided for travelers
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
- Gear/equipment sanitized between use
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
- COVID-19 vaccination required for guides
- Vans have new commercial grade HEPA-UV Air Filtrations Systems. Guides will wear masks as required or requested. No Handshakes - No Hugs - No Offense :o)
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
Phillyfans
July 2021
We booked a private tour to Devil's Tour. Responses were very prompt and booking was easy. I had a number of communications about the itinerary with Rich and in the end this led to some mutual confusion that could have been disastrous. Our guide, Jay, picked us up at the hotel and we set off to...
We booked a private tour to Devil's Tour. Responses were very prompt and booking was easy. I had a number of communications about the itinerary with Rich and in the end this led to some mutual confusion that could have been disastrous. Our guide, Jay, picked us up at the hotel and we set off to the Vore Buffalo Jump. After viewing this interesting site, I reminded Jay that we had to be back to the hotel by 4:00 for another event and asked when he thought we would be at Devil's Tower. His surprise at my question was followed by my shock when he said that Devil's Tower wasn't on our itinerary. To make a long discussion short, all the back and forth on the itinerary had led to some confusion. It was no one's fault, just a misunderstanding on everyone's part. Jay was an experienced guide but it was his first day on the job with this company. To his immense credit, after a 10 minute discussion, he had crafted a revised itinerary and we set-off for Devil's Tower. I was able to offset any costs by using my National Parks Pass for admission. My wife and I had a great tour, seeing everything we wanted to see, and arrived back at the hotel right on time. Sometimes things don't go as planned. Jay showed great instincts in immediately fixing a potentially disastrous customer service problem and Rich, the owner, also showed great customer service by allowing Jay to do the right thing. These are the people that you want to use for tours in the Black Hills...no doubt.Ramvenkateswaran
July 2021
Amazing visit to Mapo Tipila (Devil’s Tower), Spearfish Canyon, and Bear Butte Park in an extremely comfortable luxury car and in the efficient hands of our guide Joe. Highly recommend Rich and Open-Top-Tours!
Amazing visit to Mapo Tipila (Devil’s Tower), Spearfish Canyon, and Bear Butte Park in an extremely comfortable luxury car and in the efficient hands of our guide Joe. Highly recommend Rich and Open-Top-Tours!Barbara_C
September 2023
Guide was amazing! Wonderful experience, his passion and knowledge made this a valuable memory! We learned so much.
Guide was amazing! Wonderful experience, his passion and knowledge made this a valuable memory! We learned so much.budget_traveler_TN
May 2023
My family and I thoroughly enjoyed our tour of Devil's Tower and Deadwood with Joe and Julie. We were picked up at our hotel promptly at the appointed time in a very comfortable and clean van. The weather was awesome and we were allowed plenty of time to see and do whatever we desired at each st...
My family and I thoroughly enjoyed our tour of Devil's Tower and Deadwood with Joe and Julie. We were picked up at our hotel promptly at the appointed time in a very comfortable and clean van. The weather was awesome and we were allowed plenty of time to see and do whatever we desired at each stop of the tour. We highly recommend Black Hills Open Top Tours!toelyn
May 2022
Devils Tower in Wyoming is an experience within itself. The drive from Deadwood is about an hour with beautiful scenery. Two walking trails are there each taking about an hour. The paved trail is easy but the rocky one is for someone who knows how to walk on trails with rocks. The visitor ce...
Devils Tower in Wyoming is an experience within itself. The drive from Deadwood is about an hour with beautiful scenery. Two walking trails are there each taking about an hour. The paved trail is easy but the rocky one is for someone who knows how to walk on trails with rocks. The visitor center is informative and there is a restaurant and gift shop upon entrance to the monument. The America the Beautiful park pass can be used to enter. Deadwood is a town with history, gaming and various things to do. The Moriah Cemetery is a hike up a hill so better to have a car than walk. Walking is permitted around the paths in the cemetery where Buffalo Bill and Calamity Jane are buried. Adams House is informative. There is a Brothel that can be toured and a show in the square every day with reenactment of the old days of the west. Ghost Tours are also available. The only disappointment was the numerous T-Shirt and novelty shops. Was almost like the Atlantic City Boardwalk.massellit
September 2021
My wife and I along with another couple with whom we're friends booked a private tour of Devils Tower. From start to finish Joe, our tour guide, was outstanding, as was the late model minivan in which we were escorted. We visited the National Park where the tower stands, the iconic Aladdin Gene...
My wife and I along with another couple with whom we're friends booked a private tour of Devils Tower. From start to finish Joe, our tour guide, was outstanding, as was the late model minivan in which we were escorted. We visited the National Park where the tower stands, the iconic Aladdin General Store, Bear Butte State Park, Belle Fourche, and Sturgis. We had lunch at the Red Rock Cafe, and Joe kept us entertained with historical facts and details, as well as native American lore. The tour began promptly and ran on schedule. We couldn't have enjoyed a better day!