DCDUCK

The name is derived from DUKW which is a military acronym that designated the vehicle as amphibious military personnel carriers. D Stands for the year it was designated, 1942; U for its amphibious nature; K for its all- wheel drive; and W for its dual rear axles
The vehicles are considered to be one of the most successful amphibious vehicles ever made, there were ultimately over 21,000 produced by a work force consisting mainly of women working in the war effort.

The tour begins from Union Station to the mall where you'll see the awe inspiring monuments and fabulous Smithsonian Museums. Then at the Potomac River you'll splash down for a whole different look at the nation's capital. From the land to the water, it's ALL IN THE SAME VEHICLE

During your journey the captains will entertain you with anecdotes, well researched historical facts and the corniest jokes you've ever heard! Ducks depart hourly from Union Station. The 90 minute, fully narrated tour covers the mall, museums, monuments and splashing down in the Potomac.

Operating Hours: Daily. 10am to 4pm
Closed Fall and Winter Season (November to mid- April), Sunday of Memorial Day, 4th of July, and Marine Corp. Marathon.

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Contact Information

DCDUCK
Union Station
20018 Washington D.C.

Tel. +12028329800
dcducks@historictours.com
http://www.historictours.com