Everyone who has even a slight interest in the history of the United States knows that one of the most important and most historic cities in the nation is Philadelphia. Many of the nation’s early defining moments happened in and around Philly. Quite a few of the people who travel to the city do so just to learn about that history and experience the city firsthand. One of the best ways to see all of the wonderful historic sites the city offers is by taking the Ride the Ducks tour. The sightseeing tour, which takes place within an amphibious vehicle, takes you all around the city to see the important sites. You travel along the streets of the historic district, as well as the along the Delaware River. The whole tour takes about 70 – 80 minutes, with about 20 minutes on the water, and is well worth every minute you spend there. The whole family, no matter the age, will have a great time on the tour. Everyone will learn a lot about the city’s past, and have a great time while doing it. If you are traveling to the city, you should definitely put the Ride the Ducks tour on your itinerary.