Tauck (/taʊk/[1]) is an operator of guided tours and cruises and is based in Wilton, Connecticut. Founded in 1925, the company offers guided land journeys, small-ship ocean cruises, European river cruises, safaris, and family travel experiences. These tours take place in 70 countries and on all seven continents.[2][3][4][5]
History
Tauck was founded in 1925 by Arthur Tauck, Sr.
In 1958, Arthur Tauck, Sr. was succeeded by his son, Arthur Tauck, Jr., who expanded the company by adding additional domestic and international destinations.[5]
Today, Tauck offers over 150 guided journeys to over 70 countries and on all seven continents. Travel categories offered by Tauck include land journeys, European river cruises, small ship ocean cruises, and individual family travel adventures and special events.[6]
In September 2010, Tauck announced a partnership with the documentary filmmaker Ken Burns and his longtime collaborator Dayton Duncan to tailor land journeys and special events to topics covered in Burns’ films, including the Civil War, America's national parks, jazz, and baseball.[9]
Original short films produced by Burns and Duncan that provide their perspectives on people and places featured in their documentaries, while travelers are visiting the areas under discussion.[14] Ken Burns created a film specifically on the history of Tauck, called Tauck: An American Story.[15]
Awards
2021:
Travel + Leisure magazine: World’s Best Tour Operators,[16] and the World’s Best River Cruise Lines.[17]
Conde Nast Traveler magazine: Readers’ Choice Awards lists of the world’s best tour operators[18] and river cruise lines.[19]
