Duck Tour on Galveston Island takes tourists around city, Galveston Bay

GALVESTON, Texas - There are a lot of fun activities to choose from on Galveston Island including the Duck Tour.

The "Duck" is a World War ll era, amphibious vehicle originally designed to transport troops. Today, it has been modified to transport tourists around the city and a quick cruise around Galveston Bay.

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The tours run daily, and it's definitely one of the Island’s more popular attractions.

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The ride takes about an hour and includes a knowledgeable tour guide who will point out all of the important sites.