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Ride The Ducks of Philadelphia

6th and Market St, Philadelphia, PA 19106
877-887-8225
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Ranked #17 of 63 activities in Philadelphia
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Type: Tours
Fee: Yes
Recommended length of visit: 1-2 hours
Owner description: Experience Philadelphia sightseeing fun from a duck's eye view on Philadelphia's original duck tour. Travel on land and water in one amazing vehicle.... more » Owner description: Experience Philadelphia sightseeing fun from a duck's eye view on Philadelphia's original duck tour. Travel on land and water in one amazing vehicle. Tour historic Philadelphia and SPLASH into the Delaware River at Penn's Landing. Ride The Ducks is the fun thing to do in Philadelphia and it's the best Philly sightseeing tour. « less
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Bangor, Maine
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54 reviews 54 reviews
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Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
28 helpful votes 28 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 18, 2013

I have never been on a duck tour before and the Ride The Ducks of Philadelphia was a excellent first time experience for me. It was the perfect length tour being only 1 hour the tour guide covered a lot and it was a great way to see the sights of Philadelphia. The tour guide and driver we had were... More

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Reading, Pennsylvania, United States
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 6, 2013

While visiting Philly recently, we saw the Ride the Ducks vehicles and decided to take a tour. I am so glad we did! Betsy Ross, our tour guide, was friendly, informative, and fun. She dispensed interesting history facts amid music, jokes, and much laughter. Thank you for passing out the quackers at the end of the tour - as soon... More

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Connecticut
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed April 20, 2013

First of all, everyone we met was very pleasant and helpful. We bought our tickets at the Visitor's Center near the Liberty Bell. Our tour guide, Captain Ted, was informative, entertaining, and pleasant. We were a bit disappointed to not get our quackers until departing the tour. I guess this is at the city of Philadelphia's request. Did not appreciate... More

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4 attraction reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 20, 2013 via mobile

It was a great tour but as a small group, we had to go some other people. Some of the other people wanted to put the windows all of the way down however, we and some other people wanted the windows up. When we got into the water, the boat went really slow. Other than that, it was an amazing... More

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Rochester, New York
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Reviews in 19 cities Reviews in 19 cities
25 helpful votes 25 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed April 17, 2013

I don't know if trip advisor will allow me to review the "Ducks" since we went back in 2006 but we had a great time and I wanted to let everyone know. I would have posted sooner but I forgot all about this site. When I'm planning a vacation I always try and find a fun way to make it... More

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Utica, New York
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10 attraction reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 16, 2013

Betsy Ross was our Captain and what a great Captain she was! Related loads of infomation and entertained all of us... She drove our duck bus boat with ease and safety!

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Raleigh, NC
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed April 7, 2013

The kids wanted to go on this tour so they could quack at people in the city. They now give the quackers out after the tour. Very misleading from ad and the photos. The kids were disappointed. Boat ride was short and it only goes 5 mph and it's very loud. Not worth the money.

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King George, Virginia, United States
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 6, 2013

This was a great tour and I believe one of the main reason is Betsy Ross (yes that is her real name). With one pun after another she had everyone quacking up. In a town that, quite honestly, didn't have that many friendly and happy people, it was great to get away from it all and just be entertained. Adding... More

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Bolingbrook, IL
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 27, 2013

We were on a family vacation and have been on duck tours in various areas prior. This had to be the most fun we've had on a duck. Great entertainment, Great energy and a great tour guide, Lauren! Highly recommended to anyone going to or even living in Philly!! As stated in other reviews, we could have spent a little... More

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Bay Saint Lawrence, Nova Scotia, Canada
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 14, 2013

I was in Philadelphia for a few days for a wedding. The Ride the Duck tour was a great way to get a quick glimpse of the city. The price was right and the guide was as funny as he was informative. My kids love the "quackers" you get from the tour. The time in the water was very limited... More

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