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Boston Duck Boat Sightseeing City Tour with Cruise Along Charles River

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Boston Duck Tour
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  • 1 hour 20 minutes
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  • Offered in: English

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Overview

Hop into a duck boat—renovated World War II amphibious vehicle—for a comprehensive tour of Boston. Pass Boston Common, Quincy Market, and the Celtics' home turf at TD Garden. Then splashdown into the Charles River for a view of the city by boat. Learn all about Boston's history and landmarks as you go.
  • Duck Boat Sightseeing Tour of Boston
  • Narrated tour of Boston by land and water with your own personal ConDUCKtor®
  • Splash into the Charles River for breathtaking views of Boston
  • See Boston landmarks like Boston Common, Old State House, Quincy Market, and Prudential Tower
  • 3 Departure Location Options Available: Museum of Science, New England Aquarium, or Prudential Center (travelers may select their departure location at checkout)

What's Included

  • 80-minute Duck Boat Tour of Boston
  • Narrated tour of Boston with your own personal ConDUCKtor
  • 20-minute boat ride along the Charles River
  • Multi-lingual Audio Guides available from the Museum of Science departure location.
  • See top Boston sites such as Faneuil Hall, Copley Plaza, Old State House, Public Garden and more!
  • 3 Departure Options Available: Museum of Science, NE Aquarium, Prudential (Select 1 at checkout)
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel Pick-Up/Drop-Off
  • Audio guides not available from the Aquarium or Prudential Center departure locations

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What To Expect

The Boston Duck Tour covers it all—from the State House in the Beacon Hill neighborhood to Bunker Hill and the TD Garden, home to the Boston Celtics. There’s Boston Common, a public park in downtown Boston and the oldest city park in the United States; Copley Square, a sort of public square in the Back Bay neighborhood; the Big Dig central artery/tunnel project; plus Government Center to Newbury Street, Quincy Market to the Prudential Tower and more.

That’s a lot, but that’s not all. It’s time for the duck to float—with a splashdown into the Charles River for a view of the Boston and Cambridge skylines.

Important note: Multi-lingual audio guides available from Prudential Center and Museum of Science departures only.

Boston Duck Tours

Admission Ticket Included

Boston Public Garden (Pass By)

Boston Common (Pass By)

Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum

Admission Ticket Not Included

Boston Public Library (Pass By)

Old State House (Pass By)

Museum of Science (Pass By)

TD Garden (Pass By)

Newbury Street (Pass By)

Massachusetts State House (Pass By)

Boylston Street (Pass By)

Charles River Esplanade (Pass By)

Copley Place (Pass By)

Leonard P. Zakim Bunker Hill Bridge (Pass By)

Old South Church in Boston (Pass By)

Prudential Center (Pass By)

Arlington Street Church (Pass By)

Boston Public Market (Pass By)

Charles River

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Multi-lingual Audio Guides available in English, Spanish, French, Italian, Portuguese, German, Japanese, and Chinese from the MUSEUM OF SCIENCE departure location ONLY. Headsets available on site upon request if you select the Museum of Science departure at checkout. Headsets and audio guides are NOT available from the Aquarium or Prudential Center departure locations. Please make sure to select the Museum of Science departure at checkout if you prefer the option of an audio guide.
  • Accessibility: We have wheelchair accessible DUCKS from all 3 of our departure locations. If you are booking online you MUST call us and tell us you have a guest that needs to stay in their wheelchair as we need to pull 3 extra seats to fit the wheelchair in the DUCK. If booking in person ensure you tell our Guest Service Representative that you have someone in a wheelchair so we can also pull the 3 extra seats.
  • Stroller accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Near public transportation
  • Most travellers can participate
  • The Duck Boats depart from 3 locations throughout Boston: Museum of Science, New England Aquarium, or Prudential Center. Travelers must select their departure location during checkout. On the day of travel, please meet at the departure location you have selected during checkout. The meeting location and address will be available in your confirmation after purchase.
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 30 travellers

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s cancelled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

Frequently Asked Questions

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Q:Are duck boats wheelchair accessible?

A:We have wheelchair accessible DUCKS from all 3 of our departure locations. You MUST call us after booking and tell us you have a guest that needs to stay in their wheelchair as we need to pull 3 extra seats to fit the wheelchair in the DUCK.

Jun. 2023

Q:Are Audio Guides available on the duck tours?

A:Multi-lingual Audio Guides available in English, Spanish, French, Italian, Portuguese, German, Japanese, and Chinese from the MUSEUM OF SCIENCE departure location ONLY. Headsets are available on site upon request if you select the Museum of Science departure at checkout. Headsets and audio guides are NOT available from the Aquarium or Prudential Center departure locations. Please make sure to select the Museum of Science departure at checkout if you prefer the option of an audio guide.

Jun. 2023

Q:Where do the Duck Boat Tours depart from?

A:The Duck Boats depart from 3 locations throughout Boston: Museum of Science, New England Aquarium, or Prudential Center. Travelers must select their departure location during checkout. On the day of travel, please meet at the departure location you have selected during checkout. The meeting location and address will be available in your confirmation after purchase.

Jul. 2023

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Traveller Tips

Plenty of parking at the museum of science so it is a perfect place to get on the duck tour
I would say don't miss if you've never been to Boston .
I highly recommend this tour, the whole staff before embarking, the tour guide, the whole experience was worth the money and time.

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Fun time
Margie_L, Sept 2023
What a fun way to learn at little bit of history in Boston. Our guide was knowledgeable and made the trip informative but also a fun time.
Highlight of Boston Trip
Roxanne_W, Sept 2023
We really enjoyed the knowledge and humor of our guide, Hot Wheels. Despite the heavy traffic, we felt completely safe with the driver (forgot his name😞) We learned a lot of history about Boston. The boat ride, and the experience of driving it, was the best! So glad we took the time to do the tour! Highly recommend! Kelly and Cindy
Sunday Funday on the Charles
Eric_G, Sept 2023
Our guide was very comical and educational! A wealth of knowledge of the city of Boston Enjoyed the sights and the history lesson!!
Two thumbs UP!
Alison_H, Sept 2023
Easily one of the best sightseeing tours I have ever gone on in any city!! It’s wonderful to see Boston both by land AND by sea on the same tour!! How wonderfully unique!!
City tour
shailaja_R, Sept 2023
The narrator was a nice lady...and a good tour of the city. Cannot stand to take pictures while on the duck...since it is a amphibious vehicle it goes in water as well. A bit noisy..but overall a good experience.
Trip cancelled due to bad weather
Cynthia_M, Sept 2023
Our duck boat trip was cancelled due to bad weather Disappointing but glad safety was observed Hope to travel to Boston again for another chance
Fun experience
beverly_a, Sept 2023
I enjoyed being able to see the sights for a reasonable price, and remain seated to do it. The seats were very close together though, making it difficult to be comfortable. Also, we were not informed the tour was shortened as there was a threat of lightning (reasonably so) and the water portion of the tour was cancelled.
Great fun!
Ann_B, Sept 2023
Fun way to see the city, we loved our tour guide, very knowledgeable and entertaining, highly recommend
Ripped off
Nicholas_K, Sept 2023
Tried to cancel within an hour of booking do to an unforeseen event. They would not refund me even though they state the tour is fully cancelable.
Fun Times
Michael_P, Sept 2023
Fun and informative tour taking place both on the streets and in the Charles River. Very knowledgeable tour guide and fun for people to drive the duck boat while on the river
Quack
Lori_M, Sept 2023
So fun. Tour guide was great. Knew how to engage people. Green monster is 37’ though. Not 30’ like he said. 😬
Fun
Brenda_W, Sept 2023
Leaving land for water in one vehicle!!!! Very fun, informative tour of Boston! All around great experience!
Great tour around the...
Adam_M, Sept 2023
Great tour around the city, had family visiting Boston for the first time. we had Great tour guide !!!
The guide was very...
Reuben_N, Sept 2023
The guide was very knowledgeable and entertaining at the same time . Great historical sites.Very safe and fun
Best way to see Boston!
shawn_r, Sept 2023
Your guide for sure and the fact you had a chance to drive one of the buck boats was awesome!! Would recommend for sure!!
A fun historical ride
Elise_A, Sept 2023
Fun ride. Lots of history told while we toured the city. Our guide was a lot of fun. We enjoyed the Duck Tour.
Did not book us in...
Pat_M, Sept 2023
Did not book us in correct place and gave no refund blamed on TripAdvisor…I am out $157.00 missed the trip and still charged!
Great experience
Adam_V, Sept 2023
The tour was a lot of fun, informative, and the narrator did an awesome job. I would definitely do it again.
Great Tour Guide! Thank you!
Veriko_K, Sept 2023
It was a beautiful tour! The tour guide made it even more interesting with his jokes, enthusiasm and of course with tremendous knowledge of city history and unbelievable passion.
Learned a lot about the...
Vera_R, Sept 2023
Learned a lot about the history of Boston! The guide was very funny and made the experience very enjoyable. 10/10!
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