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 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.
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.
Options
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
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
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
9,549 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Duck Tours starting at the Prudential Buildiing
Mercedes W,Apr 6, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Funny, kid friendly , educational and worth the money. we really enjoyed the Amphibious vehicle. i wore a long sleeve cotton shirt and a thick North Face jacket and was comfortable.
Definitely Recommend this Tour
Lacy L,Apr 3, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00even though it was cold and a little drizzly - it was a fun and informative tour of Boston. Burt and Robin would excellent tour guides! Would definitely recommend. Thank you!
Duck Tour
Nancy S,Apr 2, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Great tour- learned a lot about Boston! Tour was on time and we enjoyed the stories and history. Thanks!
History and a live concert
Marianne N,Apr 2, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Our tour guide was informed and entertaining. It was a fun experience getting to know the city. The ukulele was fun.
Fun Times.
Paul W,Apr 2, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00No worries, it’s a fun time. And you will learn to know when to Quack! Lots of local history and insight to the city.
Perfect tour was given a...
Dawn C,Apr 2, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Perfect tour was given a lot of information in a short period of time. Learned a lot about the different neighborhoods and the history of Boston.
Boston quick starter tour…
Gdo Castillo,Apr 2, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This might be a chicky tour, but it's a fun starter for Boston, whether you are with family, adults, or alone!
We had a great tour guide...
Samantha H,Apr 1, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We had a great tour guide - Professor of Trivia. Learned a lot and laughed. Fun experience for kids and adults.
Touristy but fun and worth it!
anngoanywhere,Mar 31, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great tour, amazing guide (the polite patriot), great way to see all all of Boston. Touristy but worth it. Would recommend.
Best trip possible!
Josh M,Mar 30, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Caption hot wheels and Prescott the polite patriot were the highlight of my wife and I anniversary on our trip. They were super professional, funny, knowledgeable, and “polite” hehe.. worth more than the cost for sure and a must do trip. Thank you so much from Bermuda!
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