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You haven’t seen Windsor until you’ve seen it by Duck!

Laugh, learn and experience our fantastic 1-hour live guided tour by Road and River!

The commentary we offer is fun, lighthearted with a dash of history, keeping it fun for all ages.

Our unique adventure begins by road in the heart of Windsor, taking in the famous sights, before ‘SPLASHDOWN’ into the River Thames, travelling downstream to Windsor with unforgettable views of Windsor Castle and Eton.

We run two types of tour – Swan and Mallard – which vary the time spent on water and road; check our website for details.

Our tours run most days of the year; check our booking pages for available dates and times.

Booking in advance during holidays and the summer season is essential to reserve your place on our tour.

We also offer private hire for corporate groups, birthdays, schools, etc.

Our tour pick-up point is DUCK STOP, opposite Theatre Royal, 32 Thames St, Windsor, SL4 1PS.

The 26-seat amphibious vehicle we use was purpose-built in 2010 for maximum safety and comfort of our passengers.

Our vehicles are NEW, purpose-built to carry passengers, not converted wartime units.

They meet safety standards for land (VOSA) and water (MCA) straight from the factory.

Our drivers are boatmen with a minimum of Tier 2 qualification for the water and cat ‘D’ PSV Drivers for the Road.

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• Facilities for Visually Impaired Visitors - Tour commentary.
• Guide Dogs Permitted
• Parking Areas for Disabled Visitors - within 50 metres of DUCK STOP.

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• Dogs Accepted
• Event Venue - Yes, call 01753 581158 or email [email protected] for more information
• Open Christmas
• Open New Year

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• Approx length of visit - 50-60 minutes
• Booking essential - Booking in peak season is recommended to avoid disappointment.
• Can be packages by 3rd parties - Yes, call 01753 581158 or email [email protected] for more information
• Delta accepted
• Groups Accepted - We can run back-to-back tours for groups over 26 people.
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• Max group size - 26; we can run back-to-back tours for groups over 26 people.
• Min group size - 2
• Solo accepted
• Special group rates - Yes, call 01753 581158 or email [email protected] for more information
• Sterling Travellers Cheques accepted
• TIC Staff Admitted Free - Yes, with name badge or in uniform
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• In town/city centre
• No Smoking Attraction

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• Marketed Towards Children
• Marketed Towards Families
• Marketed Towards Senior Citizens
• Marketed towards student/youth

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• Educational Visits Accepted
• Guided Tours Available for Groups

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• Commission/net rates apply
• Group discounts available
• Min group size numeric qualifier - 2

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A gift card for Windsor Duck Tours is the perfect gift of a family fun adventure, or a fantastic way to see Windsor with friends and loved ones.

You choose the value, select an e-gift card or physical card to be posted, and best of all - there are no expiry dates! Our gift cards are valid for any of our tours, and to book anytime. Full flexibility and easy to purchase,  just give us a call or book online.

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Windsor & Eton Riverside Station - Walk out of the station doors towards Windsor, cross the road walking past the fountain towards the castle. Our duck stop is 50m from the fountain on the castle side of the road.

Windsor & Eton Central Station - Head out of the train towards Windsor Royal Shopping Center. Turn left when you get to the old steam train and walk up the hill towards the castle. Cross the road and with the castle in front of you turn left and walk down the hill. You can't miss our stop at the bottom of the hill.

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THE SWAN SPLASH ROAD AND RIVER DUCK TOUR

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• Hour Glass Duration: 1 hour
• Clock Departure times: 10:00, 11:00, 12:10, 13:20, 14:40, 15:50, 17:10

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• Extended adventure on the water
• Live guide and commentary

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Young child, family save, 2 adults+ 2 children, 1 adult per card, rbwm family, looking for more time on the water, the swan splash tour is for you.

• Your tour will begin on the road, and then splashdown into the River Thames for extended river adventure
• 70% River, 30% Road
• Fantastic views of Windsor Castle from the water
• Catch a glimpse of the Round Tower and the famous Hawker Hurricane!

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Windsor Duck Tours

WELCOME TO WINDSOR DUCK TOURS!

Explore Windsor by road and river, all in one tour! Come and join us for an amphibious sightseeing adventure on our quacking duck. Our skipper and live guide will keep you informed and entertained as you experience Windsor’s sights in a unique and fun way.

The Mallard Tour - circles the castle, and the crown estate, and is split approximately 50/50 water and road. 

•50:50 Road River •Taking In Sights Of Windsor Castle, The Long Walk and Crown Estate •Live Fun & Informative Commentary Throughout

The Swan Tour – short road section in Windsor, heading straight down to the river and travels further on the river with more time on the water. 

•30:70 Road River •Extended River Commentary •Offering Fantastic Views Of The Castle by River •Looking For More Time On The Water? The River Splash Is For You!

Note: Both tour types are the same price, same length & both begin on road.  

Pickup Point: The Front of Windsor Theatre Royal, Thames St, SL4 1PS.  

RIVER CONDITIONS

It is possible at some times of the year, mainly in Winter, after very heavy rain  for a number of days  the river will go into flood and flow fast. At these times, we may have to stop running the water part of the tour at short notice as this makes it unsafe for us to operate on the water. Customers who are booked will be emailed offering various options generally over and above our terms and conditions inc full refund.

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Boston duck boat captains rescue toddler and father from Charles River

Officials say a Boston “duck boat” rescued a father and son from the Charles River

CAMBRIDGE, Mass. -- Captains of a Boston “duck boat” rescued a father and son from the Charles River after the toddler tumbled into the water followed by his father on Monday, officials said.

The Boston Duck Tours boat, which take tourists both on water and on land, was participating in quarterly safety drills when it retrieved the pair from the water. The boy was taken to a hospital as a precaution Monday morning, the Cambridge Fire Department said.

“This is crazy. This is happening while we’re doing training," Michael Rosario, one of the captains, recounted to reporters. “Now we’re doing real-life rescue.”

The boy, who’s under 2, got past safety railing and fell into the river behind the Royal Sonesta, a riverfront hotel in Cambridge, according to Massachusetts State Police. His father quickly jumped in after him.

Photos showed both of them in the water with the father clinging to a rock face with one arm while holding his son with the other.

Rosario and co-captain Kevin O’Neill tossed out a safety ring, maneuvered close to them and dropped a ladder. Once both were safely aboard, they motored to the dock in Cambridge where they were met by first responders.

“We were happy to be in the right place at the right time,” said Tom Vigna, director of marketing for Boston Duck Tours.

This story was first published on Aug. 19, 2024. It was updated on Aug. 20, 2024, to correct the name of one of the boat co-captains. It was Kevin O’Neill, not Kevin O’Neil.

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Boston Duck Tour Boat rescues child, father from Charles River. What police say happened

A Boston Duck Tour Boat was in the right place at the right time Monday morning, when it came to the rescue of a child and father who had fallen into the Charles River.

Around 9:30 a.m. Monday, a passing Duck Boat spotted a child and father in the water of the Charles River, according to Massachusetts State Police.

The boat rescued the pair and dropped them off safely at a nearby dock. The child was brought to a local hospital out of precaution.

Here's what officials say happened.

Child, father rescued after falling into Charles River: what happened

Around 9:30 a.m. on Monday, State Police received a report of a child who had fallen into the Charles River by the Royal Sonesta Hotel in Cambridge.

Officials said they believe the child, who is under two-years-old, squeezed through a railing and fell into the water. The child's father jumped into the river after them.

A passing Duck Boat came to their rescue, taking them aboard and dropping them off safely at a nearby dock.

Police said they are investigating the incident.

What is a Duck Boat?

A Duck Boat is a replica of a truck used in World War II that can be used on land or at sea.

Boston Duck Tours uses Duck Boats to give sightseeing tours around the city, traversing both roads and rivers.

The boats are also historically used for professional sports championship parades in Boston.

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Hello, I'm  Doo! I am the owner & operator of Doo's Amazing Tours, The original and oldest running Tour company in the area. I opened back in 2012, focusing only on giving the most Amazing Tours to my guest!  Located in beautiful Historic Downtown St. Petersburg, Fl. We offer a variety of Tours by Appointment only.  

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Tours we offer, segway tours.

    1 Hour Scenic Segway Tour : goes approximately 5 miles along the beautiful waterfront and endless parks. You will be viewing a variety of museums, yacht basins and restaurants while taking in the natural beauty of plants and animals. We will pass through the Gizella Kopsick Palm Arboretum which has been there since 1976 and view over 500 different species of palm trees in this 2 acre park. We are always on the look out for dolphins, manatees and other wildlife! 

$60 per person  

         2 Hour Historic Segway Tour : goes approximately 8 miles total.  First going 3 miles into the city and then 5 miles along the waterfront and beautiful endless parks. We will take a short break at the Salvador Dali Museum and have a sip of water from the Fountain of Youth. You will learn all about the city's founding fathers and famous pilots which lead to the 1920s boom which can be seen in some of our architecture.  After your Segway Tour you will get to go into the Museum of History and look around at your own pace (admission included). You will be able to see the Worlds Largest Autographed baseball collection with 5,036, indexed city photographs, 32,000 artifacts and other historic photos and documents. This tour tends to be out most popular choice because of all the historical information you will get about our city!

 $70 per person

           2.5 Hour Eco Segway Tour : goes approximately 12 miles total though the parks and along the waterfront and then we will Segway through 1920s Old Northeast neighborhood as we head to Sunken Gardens (admission included). Where we will park the Segways and then walk through 4 acres of a lush botanical garden. You will see 20 Chilean Flamingos, parrots, macaws, tortoises and feed the Koi fish. Your tour guide will be pointing out all the flora and fauna along the way. Sunken Gardens is the oldest living museum, 100 years old and offers more than 50,000 tropical plants and flowers. 

So you will be on the Segway approximately 2 hours and walking in the garden for about 30 minutes. 

  $85 per person

  On all Segway Tours you will have:

  Segway i2 

free admission (Historic and Eco Tours)

   20 minute hands on training prior to tour

   personal headset receiver

   helmet, bottle of water, sunscreen and bug spray

Requirements:

MUST have an appointment

MUST be at least 11 years old

         MUST weigh at least 100-300 lbs

           MUST watch Segway safety video

           MUST be able to safely operate the             Segway during training. 

  *Required Height 3'11" - 6'6"

Meet in front of the Museum of History, 335 2nd Ave NE 33701. Parking meters and a variety of parking lots available within 1 to 2 blocks of the museum.

PRESERVE BIKE TOUR

If the fast pace of the Downtown area is not for you and prefer a natural oasis in the middle of this growing city away from cars and traffic.  Then this tour is for you. Surrounded by Florida's native flora amd fauna. You will be guided by a knowledgeable and experienced tour guide on mountain bikes through 3 miles of trails and boardwalks while seeing 5 ecosystems! You will enjoy 245 acres of uninterrupted preserved habitat along Lake Maggiore's shore line. There is an aviary with live birds of prey ranging from the Bald Eagle, Red Tailed Hawk, Red Shoulder Hawk, Screech Owls, Barred Owls, Northern Crested Caracara and many more! You will also being seeing American Alligators, tortoises, turtles, Ospreys, Cormorants, Anhingas, and a vast variety of butterflies. After the bike tour take some time and explore the education center. 

$65 per person

standard 26" mountain bikes available in male/female frames. We also have two 29" mountain bikes available as well as one 24" mountain bike. 

On the Preserve Bike Tour you will have:

tour guides

male/female mountain bikes

admission into the preserve

       bottle water, helmets, sunscreen and  MUST have an appointment

MUST be at least 5' tall or able to ride a Standard bike.

Please notify us prior to appointment if you will need a larger or smaller bike than 26" and will do our best to accommodate.

Meet at Boyd Hill Nature Preserve, 1101 Country Club Way South 33705 -Free Parking.

PADDLE BOARD TOUR

Enjoy 2 hours of paddle boarding in beautiful Coffee Pot Bayou. You will be seeing our local wildlife as you float along side a historic neighborhood set in 1920s and enjoy the vast array of architecture of homes set in this tranquil bayou. We will be seeing Bird Island up close and enjoy watching and listening to 30 different species of birds. We will also be looking for dolphins and manatees since they are frequently seen.

On the Paddle Board Tour you will have:

10'6" soft top paddle board

life vest, paddle, bottle water, sunscreen and bug spray

MUST be at least 13 years old

   MUST weigh less than 270 lbs

Meet at Coffee Pot Bayou Park, 3099 1st St N 33701 -Free parking.

Why Choose Doo's

A locally owned, award winning, top rated and safety conscious tour company that's been creating smiles and adventures for families from all over the globe. We love what we Doo! So choose us and we look forward to seeing you soon! We also offer Gift Certificates for the perfect present! Please call (727) 642-5133 

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Appointments only.

Segway Tours meeting location in front of   Museum of History, 335 2nd Ave NE 33701.

Preserve Bike Tour meeting location is at Boyd Hill Nature Preserve, 1101 Country Club Way South 33705.

Paddle Board Tour meeting location is at Coffee Pot Bayou Park, 3099 1st St N 33701.

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The fountains of Peterhof

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One of the main distinguishing features of the Peterhof fountains is the original arrangement of a conduit. Unlike Versailles, this grandiose construction works without pumps and other water-pressure facilities. Water is supplied from numerous natural and artificial ponds, nourished by underground sources and springs.

The Grand cascade

At first, Peter I had planned the ponds of the Upper garden to be the water source for the Grand cascade and its fountains, but soon the tireless ruler, who personally investigated the area, found additional sources of water, which situated in the neighborhood of the future Peterhof Park. The nature of the terrain enabled the creation of a system of conduits, in which the water flowed by gravity from dozens of ponds, located above the Lower Park and the Upper garden.

Thus, all 4 cascades, and 191 Peterhof fountains (including the Grand cascade water cannons) are fed by ponds of Ropshinsky hills (which are located at a distance of 24 kilometres), as well as English, Meadow, Olgin and other ponds (18 ponds overall) and many streams and sources. All of these sources combine into a complex system of sluices and canals with total length of 40 kilometers. The most surprising fact is that the system of water pipelines constructed by the order of Peter I and with his personal participation operates to this day.

“The most notable of all the Peterhof fountains is spectacular and majestic Grand cascade”

The most notable of all the Peterhof fountains is spectacular and majestic Grand cascade. This gilded splendor includes 255 sculptures, bas reliefs and other architectural structures, as well as 64 fountains with 138 water jets soaring skyward. The focus of the entire composition is the famous gilded “Samson tearing the lion’s mouth”, and in the center of the cascade there is a Lower grotto with a viewing point decorated with golden sculptures and marble bas-reliefs.

Another cascade fountain, named Checkerboard hill, looks like a bright spot on green background. 20-meter speed checker board with two mysterious caves that are guarded by three dragons is sometimes also called the Cascade of dragons. On both sides of the construction there are staircases, decorated with sculptures of white marble. At the beginning of the World War II, the sculptures had been removed and hidden, while the cascade itself was completely destroyed by the Nazis.

The “Favorite” fountain

Like many years ago, the moving fountains are extremely popular among the visitors of Peterhof Park. These include the “Favorite” fountain, created in 1725. It depicts quacking ducks floating in a circle, and a little dog that unsuccessfully tries to catch them. It is a good sign if you lucky enough to throw your coin right at the duck’s back and if the coin remains there. So despite its modest size, park staff daily extracts a lot more coins from the “Favoirte” than from any other Peterhof fountain.

Today Peterhof is the most popular of all the Petersburg suburbs. Its palaces and fountains impress the most sophisticated travelers. Each of Peterhof fountains is a jewel in its unique and luxurious collection. If you want to find yourself in a dreamland, come to Peterhof and take a walk in its enchanting parks among fabulous fountains.