Why choose this tour ?

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.


What makes Boston Duck Boat Sightseeing City Tour with Cruise Along Charles River a unique experience ?

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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

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!

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.

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

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

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

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.

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.

Landmark bridge in Boston, MA.

Church located on the Freedom trail in downtown Boston.

Tour Description & Additional Info:

  • 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.


Options To Choose for Your Trip:

  • Prudential/Copley Departure
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    Duck Tour departs from and returns to Prudential Center. Audio guides NOT available from this departure option.
    Wheelchair Accessibility: You MUST call us immediately after booking to request an accessible duck (more info provided in your confirmation email).
    Live Narration Only: Audio Guides NOT included from this departure location. Please select Museum of Science option if you prefer an audio guide.
    Starting point:
    53 Huntington Ave, Boston, MA 02116, USA
  • Museum of Science Departure
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    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: Audio guides available from this departure location ONLY. Headsets available on site upon request.
    Starting point:
    Museum of Science, 1 Science Pk, Boston, MA 02114, USA
  • New England Aquarium Departure
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    Duck Tours depart from and return to the New England Aquarium. Audio guides NOT available from this departure point.
    Wheelchair Accessibility: You MUST call us immediately after booking to request an accessible duck (more info provided in your confirmation email).
    Live Narration Only: Audio Guides NOT included from this departure location. Please select Museum of Science option if you prefer an audio guide.
    Starting point:
    New England Aquarium, 1 Central Wharf, Boston, MA 02110, USA

Boston Duck Boat Sightseeing City Tour with Cruise Along Charles River Inclusions:

Included with Your Ticket

  • 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
  • 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.

Special Instructions:

DAY OF TRAVEL Vouchers may be redeemed at the Museum of Science, New England Aquarium, or Prudential/Copley (53 Huntington Avenue) Duck Boat Kiosk locations based on ticket option you selected at checkout. Travelers MUST arrive at least 30 minutes prior to their scheduled tour time to check-in. AUDIO GUIDES 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.. WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBILITY We have wheelchair accessible DUCKS from our Prudential Center and Museum of Science departure locations. If you are booking online you MUST call us at 617-450-0068 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. COVID Please note: duck boats will be operating at 100% capacity starting on May 29, 2021.

Boston Duck Boat Sightseeing City Tour with Cruise Along Charles River

Please be advised..

  • This Tour is Provided by Boston Duck Tours.
  • Tour Timezone & Starts at America/New_York.
  • Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
  • This Tour is Rated 4.6 Stars based on 9027 valid reviews on VIATOR.
  • Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
  • Maximum 9 Travelers is accepted for booking.

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