London Duck Tour - The Amphibious Tour of London
Details including prices of London's amphibious sightseeing tour
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On the London Duck tour, you'll tour London's sights on a road and river adventure aboard a yellow amphibious vehicle.
It's 75 minutes aboard a unique amphibious craft, first used in the D-Day landings in World War Two. You will pass famous London landmarks such as Buckingham Palace, Westminster Abbey, London Eye, Big Ben, the House of Parliament and Trafalgar Square.
You'll then make a dramatic launch into the Thames River (20 minutes) for the waterborne part of your tour.
It should be emphasised this is not a hop, hop off service, nor does the route intend to pass all the major sights in London, like the double decker hop on hop off sightseeing buses. It should be viewed as an experience, soft adventure with some of the major London sights as a backdrop. The commentary is very much part of the experience and provides a humorous view of London.
The Duck Tour Route
The tour starts close by the London Eye and tours the area as a road vehicle around Westminster.
Westminster Abbey, Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament are just the other side of Westminster Bridge from the starting point.
The tour goes around St James Park, up to Trafalgar Square past 10 Downing Street, Horseguards and Mansion House to Trafalgar Square before heading west over to Buckingham Palace and returning to the Westminster area.
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After this the vehicle enters the Rover Thames cruising past Big Ben for a totally different perspective of London on the River Thames.
Key Points of Duck Tour
- Tours run approximately every 30 minutes (15 minutes weekends)
- Tours duration is about 75 minutes
- Start at 10:30 (10:00 weekends), finishing dusk
- English live guides, sorry no other language commentaries
- Craft has a roof, you do not need any special clothing
- You should not get wet normally, though sometimes there is spray
- Tour is not hop on, hop off - tour is non-stop from start to finish
- Start / Finish is Chicheley Street near London Eye, nearest tube: Waterloo
- No food or drink allowed on board
- The tour is not suited for those with impaired mobility
- Each vehicle seats 30 passengers
- Advance booking highly recommended to avoid disappointment
The Duck Craft
The amphibious craft, originally known as “DUKWS” were first used for the D-Day landings in France in the 2nd World War. In their eye-catching yellow livery, today's vehicles bear little resemblance to their military predecessors.
The vehicles have been extensively refurbished and fitted with the latest environmentally friendly diesel engines. The deluxe refits includes comfortable seating for 30 passengers, a public address system and full safety equipment.
The tour is not suited for those with impaired mobility.
The Tour Schedule
The tour runs daily throughout the day.
The tour departs and finishes at County Hall, adjacent to the London Eye and on the opposite side of Westminster Bridge from Big Ben. Both Westminster and Waterloo Underground Stations are 5 minutes walk away.
