Mine Tours
Travel Back in Time to the 1890’s
From the rolling hills to the beautiful vistas, lakes, and spectacular scenic landscapes, the Black Hills are chalk full of incredible opportunities to get up close and personal with the natural world around us. At Big Thunder Gold Mine, we take this opportunity to another level with our affordable, family-friendly Mine Tours.
Located just off the hustling and bustling Keystone strip, Big Thunder Gold Mine invites visitors of all ages and abilities to join us as we explore the mining history of the Black Hills as told throughout an immersive tour of our authentic 1890’s gold mine. As the safest and most accessible gold mine still standing in the region, a visit to Big Thunder Gold Mine is a must on any vacation in the Black Hills. Both wheelchair and stroller accessible, our Mine Tours are great for family vacations, reunions, road trips, and honeymoons.
Experience the Black Hills Gold Rush of the 1890’s like never before at Big Thunder Gold Mine
From learning about the rich history of our mine to sharing our knowledge of the mineral-rich Black Hills landscape, you’re guaranteed to leave our mine having learned something new, bringing along priceless memories that will last a lifetime. After you’re done exploring our mine, head over to our Mining Museum where you’ll find the largest collection of equipment and artifacts from the Black Hills Gold Rush. Stop by our on-site gold panning beds afterwards and, with a bit of luck, you’ll be delighted by gold flakes to your heart’s content.
Mine Tours
Journey back in time to the 1800s as you explore the safest gold mine in the Black Hills alongside our knowledgeable tour guides. Whether you’re one or ninety-two, you’re certain to have a wonderful time. We want your trip to the Black Hills to be as memorable as can be, which is why we work to keep our Mine Tour rates low, as well as ensure that the mine is wheelchair and stroller accessible.
With hourly guided tours, we take the hassle out of organizing your family and loved ones based on a set tour time slot. Simply order your tickets online and arrive when you’re ready for a tour. How easy is that?!
$16.95
Adults
$13.95
Children (Ages 6 – 12)
Free
Children (5 and Under)
Group Rates Available for Mine Tours!
Looking for things to do in the Black Hills with your large group? Call Big Thunder Gold Mine and make a Mine Tour reservation at least 24 hours in advance for groups of 15 or more and receive a special discounted rate per person. Call 605-666-4847 to reserve your group tour!
Off-Season Tours
Big Thunder Gold Mine proudly offers Off-Season Mine Tours from November through February by reservation only.
If you’d like to reserve an Off-Season Mine Tour, please call us at 605-666-4847 at least 24 hours in advance of your intended tour.
Our Mine’s History
Big Thunder Gold Mine is living legend, drenched in Black Hills history dating back to the Black Hills Gold Rush of the 1890’s. Discovered by two German immigrants, Big Thunder Gold Mine saw the rapid rise and decline of the gold rush first hand before transforming to the booming Black Hills attraction it is today. While we don’t want to spoil too many parts of our unique story before your Mine Tour, you can head over to our Mine’s History page to learn more!
Explore the Big Thunder Gold Mine Gift Shop!
No trip to Big Thunder Gold Mine is complete without a visit to our newly renovated Gift Shop! From the largest assortment of panning supplies in the Black Hills to our gold products, souvenirs, toys, antiques, healing products, and Big Thunder Gold Mine apparel, we’ve got fun mementos to commemorate your trip to the Black Hills for everyone in the family!
Whether you’re looking for panning supplies to gold pan in your backyard back home or are looking for the perfect t-shirt or gem from grandma, you’ll find no shortage of sweet souvenirs at the Big Thunder Gold Mine Gift Shop.