Boston Duck Boat Sightseeing City Tour with Cruise
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Boston, USA
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- 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
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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.
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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)
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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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Jessica_p, Aug 2026
Extremely overpriced. Not much to see in
Boston in general. Very slow and boring. Would be worth it if it was cheaper
Patrick_W, Aug 2026
We were able to participate on our first day in Boston. Great introduction to the city! Loved the history included in the tour.
Sherri_Y, Aug 2026
So fun! Very informative and a great way to see parts of the city. Going on the Charles River was a highlight! Great for all ages
Timothy_B, Aug 2026
This outing was very informative and the guide was knowledgeable and animated. She made you smile as she taught all about the history off Boston
David_B, Aug 2026
This was an awesome experience and well worth the cost. Very informative and entertaining. I boarded at the aquarium. And when it was over, I was right there to enjoy that also. It was very convenient
Roxanne_R, Aug 2026
Great way to hear the history and see the sites. Wonderful tour! Kid friendly and great for all ages.
Adam_S, Aug 2026
I had the most amazing time with Boston Duck Tours. I’ll never forget my tour guide Bruising B Anthony. She was extremely knowledgeable and very funny. I also enjoyed getting to drive the duck.
Liane_c, Aug 2026
This was a fun experience. The staff were great, despite us not being the most responsive audience (!) the tour guide was great.
Yitshak_M, Aug 2026
We just made it to the last tour, which is at 6:30 pm in the summer. I have a feeling that either a co-owner or somebody that had a lot of seniority in the company was giving us the tour. It was phenomenal. I forget his name, but he is Irish and has an Italian wife, and the jokes were just out of this world and clean. Now remember this is 6:30 PM last tour of the day, and this guy didn’t rush it; rather, he gave us an extra hour almost of Boston. Every side street, every address, every intersection, he had a story for it. He had historical facts that I thought might be made up, but once I checked, he actually knew more history than most tour guys I’ve met. The boat captain was also amazing. Very calm, content, easygoing, even let my daughter drive the boat. When I handed them a tip, they refused; that’s what led me to think that he was probably a co-owner or even the owner, and the fact that he extended the tour by almost an hour. If you are in Boston, this place is a must-do. I’ve done it already twice, and both times were spectacular. And both times, twice different as well.
Patricia_S, Aug 2026
Our guide, Paprika, was absolutely delightful. The driver handled the city traffic and the river with ease. There was a wealth of information given, but more than that, the people on board all seemed to be enjoying the ride.
ANNETTE_B, Aug 2026
Our duck boat tour was awesome. Paprika is awesome. She made the experience incredibly fun. A highlight of our trip.
Mark_N, Aug 2026
Very knowledgeable and entertaining tour guide . Engaging with the people on the boat. Added a few interesting facts about Boston
Fnu_L, Aug 2026
It’s really a great to be able to know deeper about history of Boston. It was an incredibly memorable experience.
MARIBETH_F, Aug 2026
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!
LaurieAnne_F, Aug 2026
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.
Dianna_K, Aug 2026
They helped accommodate my 85-year-old mother. Made her experience, wonderful and fun. they even had a special place to store her walker.
Shawn_H, Aug 2026
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.
Carlos_G, Aug 2026
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!
Maryellen_M, Aug 2026
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.
Shannon_S, Aug 2026
Great tour... fun! And Max was a million!
Sloan's from St louis! I'd recc this tour for anyone and age group.
Greg_F, Aug 2026
Beacon Hill Bill made the tour memorable, informative, and incredibly fun. My group of 5 agreed it was 5 stars!
Scott_S, Aug 2026
Best way to see Boston. Easy on and off with several locations. Well worth the visit and lots of fun.
Wendy_D, Aug 2026
Driver and narrator were great! It was a great way to see many sites in the big city! Staff was very accommodating!
Hannah_C, Aug 2026
So much fun. Our guide was both informative and hilarious, which kept the kids engaged. They even let the kids drive the boat in the water, which was a huge thrill. It’s expensive but a great and fun way to see the city
Deanne_A, Aug 2026
I grew up in Massachusetts, moved to Arizona 30+ years ago; while visiting my sister we decided to go on the DBT.... We had a great time, the conducktor knew his history and used humor during the tour... we even learned some things. It was Wicked Cool.
carl_c, Aug 2026
Flo the tour guide was fantastic. Made the experience exceptional! Informative and funny for everyone.
kristen_c, Aug 2026
Great way to experience Boston and find a lot of cool information I have never heard. Our tour guide was entertaining and wish it could has been longer.
Paige_G, Aug 2026
Flo was awesome! Great tour guide. Knowledgable. Kept us interested and entertained the entire tour.
Rebecca_S, Aug 2026
This was such a wonderful experience. I learned 148 facts about Boston on land and on the water. Our narrator was funny, and our captain was skilled. My children ages 19, 16, and 12 all walked away having enjoyed the experience, too.
Ashley_I, Aug 2026
This was great to do first thing in the morning and then we walked the freedom trail after. flo was supper funny and gave us a good background of of everything before asking the trail and understanding more what to take a closer look at.
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