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 9,586 reviews
Barbara_J, May 2026
It’s lots of fun! The tour guides are entertaining and very informative. He knows his stuff! You will be on the streets and on the water. It was our first time to Boston. I’d recommend this way of learning about the city.
David_S, May 2026
Great way to be introduced to Boston and its history. Narrator was an encyclopedia of information and gave great ideas for future trips.
Sary_B, May 2026
Our driver Paco was super nice and very timely. Made the drive very easy. Tour was very inter And got to see the fun parts of Martha’s Vineyard.
Kimberly_C, May 2026
Educational and entertaining - I had a great time, even solo. Professor Quackenstein knows everything - and answered most of my questions before I could even ask. And Julia was a fantastic driver/captain!!
Daniel_C, May 2026
It was fun, interesting and we learned a lot of Boston history. Ben was the best guide and was so much fun while filling our heads with Boston history
Shirley_C, May 2026
This tour was very fun! I didn’t even realize that part of the tour would be on the water. Our guide, Professor Q, was excellent, as was our driver, LJ. The info imparted was so quirky and interesting!
Patricia_M, May 2026
Very fun! Enjoyed the guided tour of Boston. Really liked the experience in the Charles river. Just the right length
Whitney_T, May 2026
Such a wonderful time seeing boston in a different light. The tour was phenomenal, informational, and entertaining.
Allie_G, Apr 2026
Really fun tour. Our guide was knowledgeable and funny. My toddler loved driving the boat at the end of the tour!
Laura_B, Apr 2026
A fun way to see the city and learn about its history. Our guide, Professor Von Trivia, was fantastic!
Luci_W, Apr 2026
The Duck tour was great! Our narrator was very well informed and made the interaction a lot of fun. It was great to hear about so much history in this beautiful city of Boston. Highly recommend this tour!
AlanFrancis_K, Apr 2026
The tour guide was really friendly and entertaining. The historical information was pitched just about right for us all - interesting and informative. I’d recommend doing this tour early in your visit as it’s a great way to get up to speed on Boston.
Melinda_A, Apr 2026
It was a good way to see the city and learn history about the Boston area and the company. Our guide was awesome and made the experience that much more enjoyable.
Erica_C, Apr 2026
So much fun for our family! The tour guide was very knowledgeable and funny. We all learned a lot and my son was able to go to the front of the boat for a pic. Fun!
Julie_K, Apr 2026
Great experience and fun with kids. We did have an issue where we paid for 5 but there wasn’t a seat for one of us. Thankfully I was able to hold our 3 year old BUT getting a refund for the seat we paid for hasn’t happened which is beyond frustrating. I am hoping VIATOR will come through since the DUCK stand could not help since we booked through viator. It would’ve been easier to fix if we had booked through the stand.
Positives: guide was fun, knowledgeable and humorous. Was the perfect amount of time with kids.
Negatives: the duck staff should have managed the no seat thing BEFORE leaving since getting a refund seems to be an issue. We all went but the kids were fighting on top of eacher other the entire time so it was hard to engage with the tour. We let the staff know when we got on and they said to go to the stand after. Which the staff just said they couldn’t help.
Peri_H, Apr 2026
Fun, informative, and interactive! Professor Quackenstein was filled with great energy and historical knowledge. Loved it!!
Ana_G, Apr 2026
Fun experience and informative. Tourgyude was funny and made the experience fun. Weather was perfect for this in May
Nance_S, Apr 2026
This is a great way to see the city of Boston from the historical sites on the streets to the beautiful scenery on the Saint Charles River. Captain Run Amok was very knowledgeable and made the trip a lot of fun. I will do this again when we come back with friends in September.
Tracy_C, Apr 2026
Choo choo Charlie was awesome! It was a great experience and we all truly enjoyed it. So rich in history and architecture. Highly recommend this experience!
Pat_L, Apr 2026
Solo travelers are sacrificed for those traveling together, also sometimes it was hard to hear tour guide, rushed descriptions of what we were seeing, tried too hard to be funny.
Julie_G, Apr 2026
Great mix of fun and educational. Go at the beginning of your stay so you can make your must-see list in Boston..
Edward_K, Apr 2026
Wonderful way to see the city and be entertained Saw and learned many interesting facts while relaxing baby it was cold outside but nice in the duck boat
Tara_S, Apr 2026
Lori was our driver and Mr. Fiddler was our commentator. She was an excellent driver and he was funny and extremely knowledgeable. We enjoyed it greatly! Thank you! A+
Marianne_N, Apr 2026
The guide was both funny and knowledgeable, which made the tour especially enjoyable. I learned a lot, and the time passed quickly. It was a great overview of the city, offering insight into both its history and its present-day character.
Hotosa_E, Apr 2026
Great guide and driver. Great information. Really uncomfortable seating. Otherwise an excellent experience.
Roger_M, Apr 2026
Highly recommended experience for those seeking a fun and informational ride through Boston! The tour guide was most excellent!
Amy_E, Apr 2026
This was by far our favorite touristy activity. We had the best tour guide who was funny and incredibly informative, and we had a good mix of learning the rich history of the city as well as famous eateries along the way. When the boat went into the Charles River, both kids had a chance to drive the boat, which was such a memorable experience. Highly recommended, and something everyone passing through Boston should try to do!
Russell_B, Apr 2026
Although a little chilly this morning it was an absolutely great experience. We gained so much historical information on this trip and had a blast.
Nancy_T, Apr 2026
It’s expensive and experience might vary based on guide. Ours spoke very quickly and mixed in a lot of jokes that could be confusing.
DONNA_C, Apr 2026
The duck tour was fun and informative. The driver/ captain and tour guide were great! We learned a lot about Boston’s history by land and water.
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