Boston Duck Boat Sightseeing City Tour with Cruise
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Boston, USA
- 1 hour 20 minutes (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Hop into a duck boat—s renovated World War II amphibious vehicle—for a comprehensive city sightseeing tour of Boston. Pass Boston Common, Quincy Market, the Celtics' home turf at TD Garden, and much more. 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.
- Explore Boston by land and water on a duck boat tour
- Get an overview of top Boston sites while someone else navigates
- Choice of morning and afternoon departures to suit your schedule
- Meet at three convenient central locations around the city
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 GPS activated app available for download from all departure locations.
- 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
- Headphones not available for audio guided app.
- Your mobile device must have its own cellular connection for audio guided app.
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting points
Select a meeting point
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.Itinerary
Make your way to one of three meeting locations: Museum of Science, New England Aquarium, or Prudential Center. Board your duck boat, hen sit back and enjoy the tour.
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.
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.
1
Boston Duck Tours
Admission Ticket Included
Boston Public Garden (Pass By)
Boston Common (Pass By)
2
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)
3
Charles River
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Most travelers can participate
- 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.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 30 travelers
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Frequently Asked Questions (5)
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 2025
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Reviews
4.6
based on 9,691 reviews
Patti_O, Jul 2026
A little silly and a lot of fun .... Our guide Robin kept us entertained and engaged pointing out the history of the area and the history of the (replica) DUK military vehicle we were riding in. The grand finale was a drive down a ramp splashing into the Charles River where passengers (children first) got a change to "drive" the boat.
Kal_L, Jul 2026
Great quick tour to see major sites and learn some history ………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
Alicia_P, Jul 2026
This was a super fun and pretty way to see the city. The guide had a great personality and lots of city knowledge. He also gave the kids on board a chance to steer the boat (and even some bigger kids like my hubby…). I def recommend for first timers to Boston.
Emily_H, Jul 2026
Our guide was incredibly energetic and kept us entertained the entire tour while sharing so many interesting facts about Boston. She even pretended to be a roller derby version of Susan B. Anthony, which had everyone laughing! She had the whole group quacking whenever things were going well, and it made the experience especially fun for our family.
The tour was educational without ever feeling boring—we learned a lot while being entertained from start to finish. Going into the Charles River was definitely a highlight. We had been a little nervous because of the recent accident, but we felt completely safe the entire time. As an added bonus, we even got to sit in the driver’s seat during the water portion for some great photos.
I would highly recommend this tour for any family visiting Boston. It’s the perfect way to kick off your trip, get oriented to the city, and see so many of the major sights. I wouldn’t want to miss it!
Melody_L, Jul 2026
Until ur moving, it's hot. The vehicle is WWII so it's noisy & clunky, but theres so much to c! We enjoyed it so much! The water is great & pictures r limited, as u cant stand & move around. DEF worth the money! Bring tip money.
Kelly_S, Jul 2026
Trip was cancelled due to thunder would have been better to be able to get my refund from them and not have to wait to go through this website
Gwenn_H, Jun 2026
We really enjoyed the tour we were on. We learned a lot about the city of Boston and its history. I was sad to read about the accident a couple days later that our vehicle, Molly Mollass was in. I hope this does not stop Boston from continuing the duck tours.
Greg_H, Jun 2026
having a map with a key while taking the tour would be helpful. There is a ton of great info shared by the guide of the area's traversed but it's easy to get turned around and loose track of what you heard and where you are (even for someone who's been through dozens of Xs).
Driver and guide were personable, knowledgeable and accommodating otherwise. Excellent
Bradford_P, Jun 2026
It is a must do, fun experience with lots of history. The driver was great and we learned a lot . Thanks
Stephanie_W, Jun 2026
Tour guide was amazing, it was a fun experience and a great way to get a little tour of Boston. Disco ball helmet is the best guide!
Sheila_W, Jun 2026
This tour is a great way to see the city of Boston and learn about its rich history. The views are amazing and can only be experienced from the vantage point that this tour provides.
Sivan_R, Jun 2026
If you are a first-time visitor, traveling with kids, or hosting out-of-town guests, it is absolutely worth doing at least once. It strikes the perfect balance between an informative history lesson and a lighthearted, quirky adventure. Just prepare yourself to do a lot of mandatory quacking at people on the sidewalk!
Ester_S, Jun 2026
Great way to reconnect with Boston history and landmarks even for long time residents we accompanied a visiting relative with mobility issues so this way to tour was perfect!
Cathy_W, Jun 2026
Prepare to quack! My granddaughter got to drive the boat for a few minutes. She thought it was corny until a few others did it. We had a blast!
Mary_V, Jun 2026
Really great guide made the experience. We were fortunate to have great weather and minimal traffic.
Mary_S, Jun 2026
Very enjoyable! I learned things about history that I didn’t know! I got to drive the Duck! Loved every minute!
Colleen_E, Jun 2026
Duck tour was interactive and informative. The land and sea travel was fun. I would totally recommend doing this to get an overview about Boston.
Rebecca_P, Jun 2026
We had hoped to learn a lot of history about Boston and thus had been recommended by friends and relatives who live in Boston.
Our guide was more interested in being an entertainer and engaging with several vocal families who wanted restaurant recommendations
We were with 7 family members and were all disappointed.
Joshua_G, Jun 2026
Our guide, Mike, was friendly, funny, and very informative. Very fun, quick tour, that we very much recommend.
Krista_M, Jun 2026
Guide kept us entertained and was very informative. Great activity for young kids. Our son lived he got to drive the boat.
Kathleen_K, Jun 2026
Our guide was informative and witty! We learned a lot of fun facts about Boston - even had the chance to drive the duck boat!
Craig, Jun 2026
Don't sit in very back. Guide not as funny as he belived. Good coverage of waterfront . Should include constitution ship
Monica_C, Jun 2026
This was an overview of major sites. Enjoyed the ride in the duck boat. The tour guide was sometimes difficult to hear over the sound of the vehicle but otherwise, the presentation was nice. The tour guide distinguished fact from legend which was appreciated.
CatrionaLexy_C, Jun 2026
Really fun, entertaining tour with lots of interesting information. Our guide, Ripple, was very funny and made the trip fly by. Would definitely recommend for a unique way to sightsee!
michelle_c, Jun 2026
My family and I had an amazing time on the duck tour. Paprika was far beyond an amazing tour guide! Recommend to everyone. Kid friendly too!
Cleo_P, Jun 2026
We are Texans in Boston on a Duck Boat Tour full of Scots and Norwegians stopping to see a humungous crowd of Moroccans. #WorldCup2026 Our tour guide was a librarian she had such interesting facts, she played electric guitar and had a fantastic sense of humor.
Katie_S, Jun 2026
We boarded the duck down by the aquarium, and immediately our captain started educating us and cracking jokes. It was a great time. They drove very safely and we saw lots of sites and then we got to plunge into the Charles River.
They even allowed us to take photos of our kids pretending to drive would highly recommend for somebody that wants a tour and also a little fun experience in having a vehicle in the water
Fenny_C, Jun 2026
The Boston Duck Tour was one of the highlights of the things we do in Boston. It was the perfect mix of sightseeing, history, and entertainment. Our guide Billy was knowledgeable, funny, and full of interesting stories that brought the city’s rich history to life. Highly recommend!
Darla_D, Jun 2026
Our tour guide was very informative and funny. The information on the tour was interesting. We loved the land to water part.
Elizabeth_C, Jun 2026
Long hour for small children under 6 but the water part revived them. Our guide kept up a nice comedic patter to entertain non-history buffs.
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