Boston Duck Boat Sightseeing City Tour with Cruise

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About this activity

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.

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At a glance

Duration: 1 h 20 min
Confirmation: Confirmed within 48 hours
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 30 people
People per booking: 1–9
Audio guide: German, Portuguese, Korean, Chinese, Japanese, Cantonese, English, Italian, French, Spanish
Guide: English
Operated by: Boston Duck Tours

Ages: Infants (0–2 years) · Children (3–11 years) · Adults (12–64 years) · Seniors (65–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: 20-minute boat ride along the Charles River
Included: See top Boston sites such as Faneuil Hall, Copley Plaza, Old State House, Public Garden and more!
Included: 3 Departure Options Available: Museum of Science, NE Aquarium, Prudential (Select 1 at checkout)
Included: Multi-lingual GPS activated app available for download from all departure locations.
Included: 80-minute Duck Boat Tour of Boston
Included: Narrated tour of Boston with your own personal ConDUCKtor

Not included

Not included: Gratuities
Not included: Hotel Pick-Up/Drop-Off
Not included: Headphones not available for audio guided app.
Not included: Your mobile device must have its own cellular connection for audio guided app.

Itinerary

Boston Duck Tours

Admission included

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

Passing by

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

Passing by

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 Public Library

Passing by

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

Passing by

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

Passing by

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

Passing by

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

Passing by

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

Passing by

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

Passing by

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

Passing by

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

Passing by

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

Passing by

Landmark bridge in Boston, MA.
Old South Church in Boston

Passing by

Church located on the Freedom trail in downtown Boston.
Prudential Center

Passing by

Shopping Center in the heart of Boston.
Arlington Street Church

Passing by

Historic Boston church filled with Tiffany windows.
Boston Public Market

Passing by

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

20 min

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

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

Prudential Center

53 Huntington Avenue

Boston, MA, 02116
New England Aquarium

1 Central Wharf

Boston, MA 02110
Museum of Science

1 Science Park

Boston, MA, 02114

End point

Prudential Center

53 Huntington Avenue

Boston, MA, 02116
New England Aquarium

1 Central Wharf

Boston, MA 02110
Museum of Science

1 Science Park

Boston, MA, 02114

Using your ticket

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.

DEPARTURE LOCATIONS (must select preferred location at checkout)

1. Prudential/Copley - ticket booth is located outside the Prudential Center in front of the Star Market grocery store at 53 Huntington Avenue, Boston, MA 02116. We offer discounted parking through our validation program at the Prudential Center parking garage. (note that parking validation does not apply if you enter before 9:30am!)

2. Museum of Science - Museum of Science ticket booth and boarding area are located in front of the Museum of Science at 1 Science Park, Boston MA 02114. The Museum of Science has an on site parking garage.

3. New England Aquarium - ticket booth and boarding area are located in front of the New England Aquarium located at: Central Wharf, Boston MA 02110. While the Aquarium does not own or operate any parking garages, there are 5 parking garages within 0.3 miles of the Aquarium.

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.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

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

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

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

New England Aquarium Departure

Duck Tours depart from and return to the New England Aquarium.

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: We have Multi-lingual GPS activated app available for download from all departure locations

Starting point:

New England Aquarium, 1 Central Wharf, Boston, MA 02110, USA
Museum of Science Departure

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: We have Multi-lingual GPS activated app available for download from all departure locations

Starting point:

Museum of Science, 1 Science Pk, Boston, MA 02114, USA
Prudential/Copley Departure

Duck Tour departs from and returns to Prudential Center.

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: We have Multi-lingual GPS activated app available for download from all departure locations.

Starting point:

53 Huntington Ave, Boston, MA 02199, USA