Boston Duck Boat Sightseeing City Tour with Cruise
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.
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.
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
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.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
9,651 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Long hour for small...
Elizabeth C,Jun 16, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Long hour for small children under 6 but the water part revived them. Our guide kept up a nice comedic patter to entertain non-history buffs.
Fantastic tour of Boston
Z5290PKjamesg,Jun 16, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My wife and I were in Boston for the Scotland v Haiti world cup match and had a few days to spare. We booked the Duck Tour at short notice and got 2 tickets on a rather bus day. The tour was great (highly recommended) and our tour guide was excellent. He was informative and friendly and included everyone that was on board, seeking question throughout.. We sayw many sights on land and in the water and the trip helped us enjoy a fantastic holiday. The driver even let people control the duck at times when we were in the water. The kids (and adults) loved that little extra.
Great fun
leanne m,Jun 16, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Great way to see some of Boston and learn about the history in a fun way, guide was great and kids loved it!
A fun intro to Boston
Donna P,Jun 13, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00There are numerous duck boats and our although I can’t remember our guides name , he had a shark puppet on his hand . He was fast -speaking and the dad jokes just came coming . He was a fountain of information ,puns and good humor . We enjoyed this Boston highlights ride on our first evening in yown
Duck boat tour
Sightseer58457885809,Jun 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00I was slightly disappointed. The tour guide started a few stories and didn't really finish them. Never heard what happened to the original farmer who lived on the land before the Puritans arrived. Most historic tour guides love this country and it's history. Hence why you get paid to talk about it, but you could tell he wasn't much of a fan. Duck boat was fun but guide was disappointing.
Family fun
Arica H,Jun 11, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00It was informative and entertaining…our guide was awesome! Even my 16 year old said it was cooler than he thought it would be!
Fun duck ride
Lori L,Jun 11, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00The guide made the trip. He was hilarious and informative. Very good with the little kids. We all enjoyed it more than we expected
An absolute MUST do
Karen P,Jun 11, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00An absolute must-do, whether you're from Boston, nearby, or visiting from far away. It's such a great way to see the city without dealing with traffic or miles of walking, and you get the full story of Boston from start to finish. I would absolutely add this to your Boston bucket list. And that's coming from someone who says "CHOWDAH" -- the best experience in town!
Local Family on a Duck Tour
lillymG6728SV,Jun 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I recently took my family on a duck tour, and we had such a great time. Max Marshall Arch was not only funny but informative. He chatted with my kids, asked them questions about the tour. They even got to “steer” the boat while we were on the river. Max’s jokes had me cracking up the entire ride. The tour covered all the important places. I will bring my mom when she visits!!
A very entertaining tour guide.
Gary A,Jun 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00An interesting tour of the city and river. The tour guide was very entertaining
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