Boston Duck Boat Sightseeing City Tour with Cruise Along Charles River
Overview
Available languages
1 hour 20 minutes
Mobile ticket
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.
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
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.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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!
3 Departure Options Available: Museum of Science, NE Aquarium, Prudential (Select 1 at checkout)
Multi-lingual GPS activated app available for download from all departure locations.
80-minute Duck Boat Tour of Boston
Narrated tour of Boston with your own personal ConDUCKtor
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.
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.
Options
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
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
Reviews
9,526 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
1st Duck Tour!
Greg P,
Nov 6, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Seating is tight but not over crowded, very informative about the history of Boston and guide is very knowledgeable, engaging and entertaining!
Best ride ever!
Patricia Y,
Nov 5, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Our group enjoyed the ride so much and I must say it was because of our guide (his name begins with a M). Not only was he knowledgeable about the surroundings, he was so funny. I thought my stomach was going to burst from laughing so much. Please give him kudos. It was such a great experience and really, it was because of him (no, I honestly don’t know him).
Fun & unique experience!
Nada B,
Nov 4, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00What a fun and unique experience! We saw Boston on land and sea! The instructor was very knowledgeable and had so many jokes. Very entertaining as well! We highly recommend this to anyone. The kids will ❤️ it!
Good for kids, not adults
Alison S,
Nov 4, 2025
- Review from Viator
3.00Good selection of Boston highlights and very nice to combine with a cruise on the river. However, the narrator was unbearably juvenile and corny, even making everyone call « Quack quack » and « Duck duck ». Fine for children but irritating for adults. Some more history and information would have been better.
Great time efficient and fun way to explore Boston with kids.
pbraschel,
Nov 2, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We took our 2 kids on this tour, and it was a great experience. The tour guide was really funny and knew all about Boston and its history. Splashing into the water gave it the extra kick to get the kids interested. And excited.
A Fun Way to Explore Boston!
617elenau,
Nov 1, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I had such a great time on the Boston Duck Tour! I learned a lot about the history of the city, and the storytelling made it both fun and engaging. Professor Quackstein (our narrator) and Big Mike (our driver) created a really enjoyable atmosphere throughout the tour. We also had the chance to take some amazing photos! My partner and I truly loved the experience and would definitely recommend it.
A great tour
Jill M,
Nov 1, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00It was good for all ages. Fun with a mix of history. A good way to see allot in a short time. Bus and tour guide were great!
Love that dirty water
Mary D,
Oct 31, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Great history lesson with comedy. I loved the way my city of Boston was portrayed to my visiting family.
Fun way to tour Boston!
41charlenef,
Oct 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My sister and I visited Boston and did the Duck Boat tour the first day. Our tour guide, Arthur Fidler, was fun and informative. It was a great way to start the trip and get a good overview of the area. Totally recommend!
Quack quack!
Anthony T,
Oct 30, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Departed across from the Marriott. Excellent narration. Fun way to tour Boston! Highly recommended!!
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