London Duck Tours
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Address:London Duck Tours Limited
55 York Road
London,
SE1 7NJ
Attraction Information
London Duck Tours offer more than just a sightseeing tour; appealing to visitors of all ages! The name Duck Tours is actually drawn from the vehicles themselves, which is an important part of British history as they are the amphibious DUKWs used to take the troops ashore for the D-Day landings.
Making full use of these mighty vehicles, this is no ordinary sightseeing tour, as not only do you get a live guided tour of the City of Westminster by road, you also get to take a trip along the river, without ever leaving the comfort of your seat.
Nothing compares to the thrill of literally driving from the road straight into the Thames.
The vehicles have been totally rebuilt to meet the stringent safety regulations set by the road and river authorities. Each vehicle seats 30 with a public address system and safety equipment.
Please contact London Duck Tours at least 72hrs prior to travel to book your date and time. You can make your reservation via 0207 928 3132 stating that you have a Holidays Extra voucher.
Opening Times:
January - 10.30a.m - 3p.m
February - 10.30a.m - 4p.m
March - 10.30a.m - 5p.m
April up to and including September - 10.30a.m - 6p.m
October - 10.30a.m - 4.30p.m
November - 10.30a.m - 3p.m
December - 10.30a.m - 2.30p.m
Nearest Underground: Waterloo (Bakerloo, Jubilee, Waterloo and City and Northern Lines)
MAP for London Duck Tours
London Duck Tours offer a unique opportunity to for a guided tour of some of London's landmarks by land and water without ever leaving the comfort of your seat. An exciting tour that makes full use of the vehicle, the novelty is enhanced further by the entertaining commentary that offers an alternative view of London's history, packed with fascinating facts about the and figures about the DUKW vehicles.
The tour gets underway from Chicheley Street which is just behind the London Eye and travels around the City of Westminster taking in some of London's most famous landmarks such as Buckingham Palace, Westminster Abbey, Downing Street and Nelsons Column before it heads to a slip way at Vauxhall and driving straight into the river for the water bound part of the tour. Enjoy a leisurely cruise along the River Thames with a great view of the Houses of Parliament and Big Ben before returning to dry land and completing the tour, though not before a sight of Lambeth Palace and the Florence Nightingale Museum.
The tour lasts for 75 minutes with a comprehensive guide throughout. Prices from £17.50 adult and £12 child. Duck Tours operates all year round though pre-booking is recommended.
Interesting Facts
Duck Tours takes its name from the vehicles it uses, the amphibious DUKWs that were used to take the troops ashore for the D-Day landings. London Duck Tours operate five of these mighty machines which were built in America during the mid 1940's. The vehicles were used to transport supplies from ships to points on land, loaded at sea and then driving onto the land to the drop off point. They first saw service during the D-Day landings, for which over 21,000 of them were built.
The strikingly painted Ducks used for the tour have all been extensively refurbished and meet all the stringent safety regulations of the road and river authorities. They can seat up to 30 people and are fitted with safety equipment and a public address system for the guided tour.
- Did you know that there are 146 sites of scientific interest within 5km of the River Thames!
- You can hire the Duck for extended use or as an alternative transport option.
- Nothing compares to the thrill of literally driving from the road straight into the Thames!
