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Boston Duck Boat Sightseeing City Tour with Cruise Along Charles River

Boston Duck Boat Sightseeing City Tour with Cruise Along Charles River

Overview

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.

City: Boston

Mon 21 Oct

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Starting at $57.34

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Mon 21 Oct

Starting at $57.34

Make a reservation

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What's 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!

Multi-lingual Audio Guides available from the Museum of Science departure location.

80-minute Duck Boat Tour of Boston

Narrated tour of Boston with your own personal ConDUCKtor

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
Multi-lingual Audio Guides available in English, Spanish, French, Italian, Portuguese, German, Japanese, and Chinese from the Museum of Science departure location only.
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.
Regularly sanitised high-traffic areas
Gear/equipment sanitised between use
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitised
Please note, duck boats will be operating at 100% capacity starting May 29, 2021.

What To Expect

Boston Duck Tours

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.

Boston Public Garden

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

Boston Common

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.

Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum

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.

Boston Public Library

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

Old State House

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

Museum of Science

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!

TD Garden

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.

Newbury Street

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

Massachusetts State House

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

Boylston Street

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

Charles River Esplanade

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.

Copley Place

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.

Leonard P. Zakim Bunker Hill Bridge

Landmark bridge in Boston, MA.

Old South Church in Boston

Church located on the Freedom trail in downtown Boston.

Prudential Center

Shopping Center in the heart of Boston.

Arlington Street Church

Historic Boston church filled with Tiffany windows.

Boston Public Market

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.

Charles River

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

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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Reviews (1000)

James J

Nov 2022

The staff from my Duck Tour—-Nor, Garibaldi, Peggy, and countless others—created a wonderful, relaxing tour that was an absolute pleasure to experience. Full of excitement and knowledge, the staff of Duck Tours knew how to ensure that everyone in the tour, from all ages and backgrounds, had a great time. Nor, for example, was fantastic at calming anxious passengers, keeping the waiting zone stress-free, and providing exciting history of the city of Boston to guests as they waiting for their adventure ti start. Next, while on the tour, Garibaldi’s sense of humor and ability to weave countless threads of history, myth, and humor seamlessly together brought sincere joy, laughter, and knowledge throughout the ride. Additionally, Peggy’s driving abilities were legendary: I’ve never seen such a large vehicle navigate so many complex traffic situations effortlessly. (Let alone on both land and water!) You could easily tell Peggy has grace under pressure and can remain calm and collected at all times from how she handles operating her vessel: One special highlight from the trip was when Garibaldi and Peggy allowed children to safely drive the vessel (with their oversight) as Garibaldi used the parent’s phones to record the moment while making the children laugh and answer random questions, despite being distracted while driving the boat. I observed how moments like this made countless parents on the tour grin from ear-to-ear as they see the joy in their children’s faced and knowing this moment will be captured forever. On a final note: There was a wonderful lady at the check-in desk, who I believe said she had been there for approximately four (4) years, who happily answered every question I had as a new customer. I apologize for not learning her name, but she was also a highlight of the trip after sharing so much about her experiences openly whenever I asked. Thank you all for creating such wonderful experiences for us tourists in Boston. I hope to retake the tour one day, and I will happily recommend this experience to anyone who asks, even solo travelers. Attached are pictures I took during the tour. PS: Bring a nice camera for the tour. Also, remember to quack back!

Richard_G

Nov 2022

Fantastic way to see the city!!!!! Great way to see what other areas to visit and spend more time at.

SJfromKorea

Nov 2022

Enjoyed a duckie ride! It's a quick and easy way to look around downtown Boston so good for first time visitors like me. Tour guide and driver both were great