Tours/Boston/Boston Duck Boat Sightseeing City Tour with Cruise
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Boston Duck Boat Sightseeing City Tour with Cruise

4.6(9,913)Boston1 hour
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Description

Water is no barrier for a duck, why should it be for you? A Boston Duck Tour is a wonderful way to get a great look at Boston on land and water. See all the major landmarks and hear the history of the city as you tour Boston in a renovated World War II amphibious vehicle.

Tour Options

Museum of Science Departure
  • Duck Tour departs from and returns to the Museum of Science. Tours run every half hour or hour (varies by season) from 9am. Wheelchair Accessibility: You MUST call us immediately after booking to request an accessible duck (more info provided in your confirmation email). Live Narration or Audio Guide: We have Multi-lingual GPS activated app available for download from all departure locations Starting point: Museum of Science, 1 Science Pk, Boston, MA 02114, USA
Prudential/Copley Departure
  • Duck Tour departs from and returns to Prudential Center. Wheelchair Accessibility: You MUST call us immediately after booking to request an accessible duck (more info provided in your confirmation email). Live Narration or Audio Guide: We have Multi-lingual GPS activated app available for download from all departure locations. Starting point: 53 Huntington Ave, Boston, MA 02199, USA
New England Aquarium Departure
  • Duck Tours depart from and return to the New England Aquarium. Wheelchair Accessibility: You MUST call us immediately after booking to request an accessible duck (more info provided in your confirmation email). Live Narration or Audio Guide: We have Multi-lingual GPS activated app available for download from all departure locations Starting point: New England Aquarium, 1 Central Wharf, Boston, MA 02110, USA

Itinerary

Admission included

Set sail for the ultimate Boston land and water tour experience! You've never toured Boston in anything that comes close to Boston Duck Tour! The fun begins as soon as you board your "DUCK", an authentic, renovated World War II amphibious landing vehicle. First, you'll be greeted by one of their legendary tour ConDUCKtors, who'll be narrating your tour. Then you're off on a journey like you've never had before. You'll cruise by all the places that make Boston the birthplace of freedom and a city of firsts, from the golden-domed State House to Bunker Hill and the Fleet Center, Boston Common and Copley Square to the Big Dig, Government Center to fashionable Newbury Street, Quincy Market to the Prudential Tower, and more. And, as the best of Boston unfolds before your eyes, your ConDUCKtor will be giving you lots of little known facts and interesting insights about our unique and wonderful city. And just when you think you've seen it all, there's more. It's time for "Splashdown" as your ConDUCKtor splashes your DUCK right into the Charles River for a breathtaking view of the Boston and Cambridge skylines, the kind of view you just won't get anywhere else. So take the ride of your life. Hop on a Boston Duck Tour! Important note: Multi-lingual Audio Guides available from Prudential Center and Museum of Science departures only.

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America's First Public Garden, located in downtown Boston.

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Whether it's a summer picnic in the grass or winter ice-skating on Frog Pond, Boston's oldest public park is the perfect escape from the bustle of the city.

Admission not included

Meet the colonists, explore the ships and dump tea overboard just as the Sons of Liberty did on that fateful night of December 16, 1773.

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The library opened in 1852 as the first free, publicly-supported municipal library in America.

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Celebrating 300 years as America's oldest and most historic colonial building, the Old State House is now Boston's Revolutionary Museum

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Just imagine getting up close and personal with a 65-million-year-old Triceratops fossil, witnessing an indoor lightning storm in the iconic Theater of Electricity, walking among butterflies, or taking a journey inside the human body!

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As New England’s largest sports and entertainment arena, TD Garden is the home of the storied NHL’s Boston Bruins and NBA’s Boston Celtics franchises and hosts over 3.5 million people a year at its world-renowned concerts, and sporting events.

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Boston's chic shopping address mixes elegant boutiques with funky salons and trendy galleries.

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Designed in 1798 by renowned architect Charles Bulfinch, the historic building is dominated by a magnificent gold dome.

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Boylston street is a popular shopping street in Boston's Back Bay neighborhood.

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A popular path for walkers, joggers, bladers and bicyclists, the Esplanade is also home to the Hatch Shell, where the Boston Pops holds its annual summer concerts.

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Located in the historic Back Bay, at 100 Huntington Ave, Boston MA 02116, Copley Place is Boston's most distinctive shopping destination with 75 fabulous stores including Neiman Marcus, Barneys New York, Tiffany & Co., and Jimmy Choo.

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Landmark bridge in Boston, MA.

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Church located on the Freedom trail in downtown Boston.

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Shopping Center in the heart of Boston.

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Historic Boston church filled with Tiffany windows.

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The Boston Public Market is an indoor, year-round marketplace featuring 35 New England artisans and food producers housed under one roof offering fresh foods, prepared meals, crafts, and specialty items.

20 min

Enjoy a 20-minute Splash down Boston's Charles River.

Highlights

20-minute boat ride along the Charles River
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)
Multi-lingual GPS activated app available for download from all departure locations.
80-minute Duck Boat Tour of Boston
Narrated tour of Boston with your own personal ConDUCKtor

What's included

Included
20-minute boat ride along the Charles River
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)
Multi-lingual GPS activated app available for download from all departure locations.
80-minute Duck Boat Tour of Boston
Narrated tour of Boston with your own personal ConDUCKtor
Not included
Gratuities
Hotel Pick-Up/Drop-Off
Headphones not available for audio guided app.
Your mobile device must have its own cellular connection for audio guided app.

Traveller Ratings

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Important Information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Boston Duck Tours has invested in a GPS activated foreign language app that Guests must download to their own mobile device to use on tour. The app provides imagery as well as narration in languages including Spanish, German, Mandarin, French, Japanese, Italian, Brazilian Portuguese, Korean and Cantonese on all tours. Your mobile device must have its own cellular connection and you must bring your own headphones.
  • 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.
  • 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.

Reviews(9,913)

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Fnu_L
August 20, 2026
Memorable experience.

It’s really a great to be able to know deeper about history of Boston. It was an incredibly memorable experience.

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MARIBETH_F
August 20, 2026
Boston Duck Boats are Awesome!

Very entertaining and lots of great history and facts about Boston that are not known or talked about. Our Narrator was very good and a great speaker!

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BarunC
August 20, 2026
Fun tour of Boston

The guide was wonderful and the tour (part on the road, part on the water) was great.

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louannh697
August 19, 2026
Suprised

So much better than i would have thought very entertaining

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LaurieAnne_F
August 19, 2026
Not just for kids ;)

Honestly enjoyed this as a solo traveler. Its not a « only kids will enjoy » thing. Yes the jokes are corny, but if you have a modicum of a sense of humour and an interest in the city, adults will enjoy it as well. But yes, there will be kids on board and they will do what kids do, so be aware of that.

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Dianna_K
August 19, 2026
Boston Fun

They helped accommodate my 85-year-old mother. Made her experience, wonderful and fun. they even had a special place to store her walker.

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Shawn_H
August 19, 2026
Very informative and enjoyable

It was very informative and enjoyable. Our narrator was great as was the Captain. Very cool to go from land to water and vice cersa.

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Carlos_G
August 19, 2026
Duck tour with Paw!

The tour was very enjoyable. Our driver was very courteous and safe, and our guide, Paw Revere was very insightful. His in depth knowledge and passion for the city of Boston made the experience informational and fun! Thank you!

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Maryellen_M
August 18, 2026
Very entertaining guide,...

Very entertaining guide, and when a passenger mentioned the speakers didn't seem to be working, the guide called in for a replacement duck. Very accommdating.

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Shannon_S
August 18, 2026
Great tour... fun! And...

Great tour... fun! And Max was a million! Sloan's from St louis! I'd recc this tour for anyone and age group.

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