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Since 1946, ORIGINAL WISCONSIN DUCKS ® is THE tour for Fun! Adventure! On land and water! ® in Wisconsin Dells!

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Climb aboard our World War II-era amphibious vehicles for an amazing and unforgettable land and water adventure spanning the Wisconsin River, Dell Creek, Lake Delton, and miles of exclusive wilderness trails!

We’re centrally located on Hwy 12 in Wisconsin Dells, across from Mt. Olympus Waterpark. We offer free parking and free shuttle service that runs to and from downtown Wisconsin Dells and select resorts!

Whether you’re hosting a special event, organizing a bus tour or school group or escorting youth athletes to a sports tourney, we’re pleased to offer special discounts for groups of 20 or more!

Check out our ducks in action, watch fun movies, get helpful tips, see videos from our riders — and share your own videos with us for a chance to be on our channel!

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“ We've since gotten married and have a 6 year old so we were excited to bring him to the Dells and on the Ducks. ” in 42 reviews

“ Our tour guide this time was in a rush to get back and take another load out so he didn't let the kids drive. ” in 33 reviews

“ Lol At the end of the tour before reaching land again, the driver allowed the kids the option to ride the boat!! ” in 32 reviews

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Wisconsin Dells, WI 53965

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My significant other, dog, and I came here for a relaxing activity. We walked up to the Tickets area to purchase our tickets. Each ticket was $36.30 with the sales tax already included. Our total for two people was $72.60. It wasn't too bad. Luckily, my dog was free! Before we boarded the boat, our photograph was taken. That was a pleasant way to start things off and gain excitement for what was to come. After that, we walked to the line to board the Wisconsin Duck. We were able to board fast and only waited what seemed to be five minutes. During the ride on this amphibious vehicle, we drove through miles of scenic wilderness trails, the Wisconsin river, and Lake Delton. To explore both a river and a lake on the same tour was definitely exciting! On the Wisconsin River, we were able to see dells, which is what Wisconsin Dells is named after! That's enough of a reason for you to pack a bag and go as soon as possible in my opinion. Our tour guide was friendly and seemed to have plenty of experience. He also had a great vibe. He offered a guidebook and post cards towards the end of the ride for $5.00. I ended up purchasing them. I gave him $20.00, so he had a $15.00 tip for the warm hospitality he provided. I definitely recommend that you buy these items if they're offered to you on your tour. It was nice to take some history home with me. After we hopped off the boat, we walked towards the Photo Gallery. This was where they sold us our photograph that was taken before we boarded the Duck. I ended up purchasing the package that included six photographs and a keychain for $20.00. It was worth the price in my opinion! After I purchased the package, we went inside the PX Store. They had a good selection of items that were organized nicely. I ended up purchasing a Ducks Logo Keychain for $2.99 and a Ducks Scenic Tee for $19.99 for myself. I purchased items for my significant other as well, which helped our total exceed a certain amount that granted us a free tote bag. The prices weren't bad here at all. Overall, this was an awesome place to visit! I feel like it's a necessity for anyone visiting the Dells, as you will most likely learn a lot of history during your tour. I highly recommend it and I'm almost positive I'll be back! Date of visit: May/07/2023

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Loving the ducks is maybe part nostalgia for me - my family used to visit every time we came to the Dells when I was a kid. So I knew we had to make a stop when visiting with my daughter this spring. Thankfully - nature holds up! I think the tour guide might even have some of the same corny jokes as he did 20+ years ago! Make sure to buy tickets online so you can snag a discount. I think we got 20% off.

View of our boat from the back.

This is pretty much a must do for any trip to the Dells, and any adult who grew up in the Midwest probably has fond memories of it as well. We were in a big friend group doing stuff further north in Wisconsin, but the Ducks were a must visit on the way home. There are no reservations since they're so busy - you just buy a ticket at the window, then go around back to get your obligatory tourist photo taken and queue up. There is a bit of confusion since the line also goes past the concessions window, and people weren't sure if the line was for food or the tour. We went on a busy Sunday around noon and had to wait about 20 minutes to get on a boat. The tour itself was fun, and the kids in our group had a blast. Even with the heat wave we were cool in the duck's shade and parts of the tour are in the valleys where the sun doesn't get too as much. Our guide Travis was knowledgeable and dropped all the classic jokes and puns. For all the kitschiness found in the Dells, the Ducks let you get back to nature a bit and actually learn something besides how to drive a go kart or how many water slides you can go down in a day. There's a reason there's always a line here.

I've been to the Dells multiple times before but I never have ridden the ducks since I was a kid so of course I had to bring my own kids and give this tour another whirl. What a unique and fun thing to do. The drivers are fun, the views are nice, and it just makes a great, family-friendly experience to wrap up a day at the water parks. Tour time was adequate for my kids to not lose excitement and the scenery was varied enough to hold our interest. You drove through woods, rivers, and lakes. They really showed off the capabilities of the vehicles and the driver had fun with it. Classic, iconic, and can't be missed. Sit back and enjoy the ride.

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We took a Ducks boat tour this week, 2 adults and a 6 year old kid. It was a cool tour, we enjoyed it. The dells are very pretty, and this was a great way to see them. This was a great scenic tour!

We had a great time with our tour guide Jim? Definitely recommend, very interesting tour. Jim rocks!

Landon and Jake were wonderful! The tour was already great but they added to it with their jokes. I would highly recommend taking this tour. Awesome sites and great information.

Loved the tour and the history lesson. Great view of the river and cheesy jokes. Did not appreciate being held hostage for a sales pitch at the end.

Fishing and your drivers swing really close to the shoreline and spoiled our line off our pole I and others boycott all duck rides because of your disrespectfulness . Will be telling others .

We went on this WWII "Ducks" Tour and our driver was amazing. We went on the Wisconsin River and were amazed at the scenery. The best part was our driver. His banter and wit made the tour so cool. I recommend this tour by far. If I could give them a 10 I would.

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The tour on the Wisconsin Ducks winds through beautiful scenery of the Wisconsin Dells. You will pass through narrow canyon walls of beautiful sandstone formations produced from the floodwaters of glacial lakes. You will travel the curves of Roller Coaster Hill and through Red Bird Gorge. It is a one hour, 8 1/2 mile tour that includes two land and two water entries in the Wisconsin River and Lake Delton. Your awesome guide will explain all the historical facts of the area especially when you pass through areas of where Indian tribes once lived.

Rates are posted on the Wisconsin Ducks web site: Children five years and under are free Group rates are available. Tours are offered from late spring to early fall. They usually run from 8 am to 7 pm. There are restrooms, a snack bar, and a picnic area as well. New to the facility is a PX store, which sells gifts and souvenirs. The Original ducks has 60 drivers experienced drivers and 110 other staff members.

They are located at 1890 Wisconsin Dells Parkway (across from Mt. Olympus) and can be reached at 608-254-8751 or at www.wisconsinducktours.com

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Original Wisconsin Dells Duck Tour

When you visit Wisonsin Dells, you have to take a ride on the Original Wisconsin Dells Duck Tour! Our day was filled with blue skies and gorgeous weather! Ride along with us and see why you need to sign up for this tour on your next road trip to Wisconsin.

Hobbies on a Budget received tickets or discounts for the purpose of this post. 

Have you been following our Midwest Road Trip ? We did 7 states in 7 days. Wisconsin Dells was day 3! We discovered that the Dells is full of amusement parks, shows, attractions and waterparks!

Original Wisconsin Ducks is easy to find. They’re located right across from the Trojan Horse!

Your Duck tour begins with a brief safety overview and then you are off and ready for the adventure. Each tour lasts about an hour and takes you over land and then down the Wisconsin River and back over to Lake Delton.

The views overland are beautiful and the easy-going banter of the tour guide driver keep the trip moving along.

When it’s time to splashdown into the Wisconsin River, be ready for a little splash. But when you splashdown the second time in Lake Delton, the splash is even more fun!

The day we were there, we enjoyed the gorgeous blue skies and colors.

Original Wisconsin Ducks® is the ONLY duck tour in the world in continuous operation since 1946.

In 1946, the world’s first Duck tour was launched. While other Duck rides have come and gone, only ORIGINAL WISCONSIN DUCKS® has been delivering FUN and ADVENTURE on LAND and WATER, NON-STOP, ever since! The CLASSIC DUCK TOUR splashes into the WISCONSIN RIVER and LAKE DELTON, climbs over SAND BARS, traverses over four miles of EXCLUSIVE SCENIC WILDERNESS TRAILS, and has been thrilling passengers for 70 YEARS and counting, DON’T FALL FOR DECOYS, ride THE ORIGINAL! Tours daily, mid-March thru mid-November.

Things to Know

• The tour lasts about an hour.
• There are life jackets on the boat in case they are needed.
• There are two ‘splashdowns’ where you enter the water.
• You could potentially get a little spray on the splashdown.  The middle is the best place to sit if you don’t want to get wet.
• The guide gives a running commentary and keeps you entertained on the trip.
• Tips are not required but recommended and accepted.
• You have the opportunity to purchase a souvenir packet of postcards and history booklet while on your tour.
• Dress appropriately.  It may be cooler on the water than you expect.

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1890 Wisconsin Dells Parkway (Hwy 12) Across from the Trojan Horse

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Explore both land and water on the amazing amphibious Original Wisconsin Ducks tour! You will squeeze through the narrow passes of Red Bird gorge, splash down into Lake Delton and see the beautiful rock formations of the Wisconsin River. Throughout the ride, our extensively trained Wisconsin Dells duck drivers will teach you Wisconsin history and have you rolling in the aisles. If you have not done the Ducks, you have not done the Dells!

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2024 Dates and Hours of Operation

Mid-March – April 26 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

April 27 – May 24 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

May 25 – Sept. 1 8:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.

Sept. 2 – Oct. 20 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Oct. 21 – Mid-November 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Dates and hours subject to change.

www.wisconsinducktours.com

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Original Wisconsin Dells Duck Tour

When you visit Wisonsin Dells, you have to take a ride on the Original Wisconsin Dells Duck Tour! Our day was filled with blue skies and gorgeous weather! Ride along with us and see why you need to sign up for this tour on your next road trip to Wisconsin.

Hobbies on a Budget received tickets or discounts for the purpose of this post. 

Have you been following our Midwest Road Trip ? We did 7 states in 7 days. Wisconsin Dells was day 3! We discovered that the Dells is full of amusement parks, shows, attractions and waterparks!

Original Wisconsin Ducks is easy to find. They’re located right across from the Trojan Horse!

Your Duck tour begins with a brief safety overview and then you are off and ready for the adventure. Each tour lasts about an hour and takes you over land and then down the Wisconsin River and back over to Lake Delton.

The views overland are beautiful and the easy-going banter of the tour guide driver keep the trip moving along.

When it’s time to splashdown into the Wisconsin River, be ready for a little splash. But when you splashdown the second time in Lake Delton, the splash is even more fun!

The day we were there, we enjoyed the gorgeous blue skies and colors.

Original Wisconsin Ducks® is the ONLY duck tour in the world in continuous operation since 1946.

In 1946, the world’s first Duck tour was launched. While other Duck rides have come and gone, only ORIGINAL WISCONSIN DUCKS® has been delivering FUN and ADVENTURE on LAND and WATER, NON-STOP, ever since! The CLASSIC DUCK TOUR splashes into the WISCONSIN RIVER and LAKE DELTON, climbs over SAND BARS, traverses over four miles of EXCLUSIVE SCENIC WILDERNESS TRAILS, and has been thrilling passengers for 70 YEARS and counting, DON’T FALL FOR DECOYS, ride THE ORIGINAL! Tours daily, mid-March thru mid-November.

Things to Know

• The tour lasts about an hour.
• There are life jackets on the boat in case they are needed.
• There are two ‘splashdowns’ where you enter the water.
• You could potentially get a little spray on the splashdown.  The middle is the best place to sit if you don’t want to get wet.
• The guide gives a running commentary and keeps you entertained on the trip.
• Tips are not required but recommended and accepted.
• You have the opportunity to purchase a souvenir packet of postcards and history booklet while on your tour.
• Dress appropriately.  It may be cooler on the water than you expect.

Find Original Wisconsin Duck Tour

1890 Wisconsin Dells Parkway (Hwy 12) Across from the Trojan Horse

Website | Facebook

Planning a road trip in Wisconsin?  Check out the Jelly Belly Warehouse Tour in Pleasant Prairie!

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Journey Into Haunted Canyon May through end of September

Season of the Witch Season of the Witch takes over during October

Wisconsin Dells legends tell of ancient canyons buried deep in the rocky banks of the Wisconsin River, where dark things haunt the passageways and shadows move in the moonlight. What lurks inside? Take an eerie, after-dark journey up-river by boat and then WALK through the shadow-haunted passages, and find out.

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