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Boston Duck Boat Sightseeing Tour

From$61.85
1h 30m
Boston, USA

About this activity

Discover Boston's rich history and iconic landmarks on a 90-minute guided tour, featuring a scenic Charles River cruise and live commentary from expert guides.

Highlights

  • Explore Boston's historic landmarks
  • Cruise along the scenic Charles River
  • Learn about Boston's rich history
  • Experience a unique amphibious vehicle ride
  • Enjoy live commentary from expert guides

Full description

Dive into Boston's vibrant history with this 90-minute guided tour aboard a unique amphibious vehicle. Traverse the city's iconic streets, passing landmarks like the Boston Common and the historic North End. Then, splash into the Charles River for a relaxing cruise, offering panoramic views of the Boston skyline. Throughout the journey, enjoy engaging commentary from experienced guides, providing insights into Boston's rich past and present. This tour offers a fun and informative way to experience the best of Boston, making it perfect for both first-time visitors and seasoned travelers.

Included / Excluded

  • 90-minute guided tour of Boston's historic sites
  • Cruise along the Charles River
  • Live commentary from experienced guides
  • Food and drinks

Itinerary

1

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.

Admission: YES
2

Pass by: America's First Public Garden, located in downtown Boston.

Admission: NOT_APPLICABLE
3

Pass 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.

Admission: NOT_APPLICABLE
4

Meet the colonists, explore the ships and dump tea overboard just as the Sons of Liberty did on that fateful night of December 16, 1773.

Admission: NO
5

Pass by: The library opened in 1852 as the first free, publicly-supported municipal library in America.

Admission: NOT_APPLICABLE
6

Pass by: Celebrating 300 years as America's oldest and most historic colonial building, the Old State House is now Boston's Revolutionary Museum

Admission: NOT_APPLICABLE
7

Pass 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!

Admission: NOT_APPLICABLE
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Pass 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.

Admission: NOT_APPLICABLE
9

Pass by: Boston's chic shopping address mixes elegant boutiques with funky salons and trendy galleries.

Admission: NOT_APPLICABLE
10

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

Admission: NOT_APPLICABLE
11

Pass by: Boylston street is a popular shopping street in Boston's Back Bay neighborhood.

Admission: NOT_APPLICABLE
12

Pass 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.

Admission: NOT_APPLICABLE
13

Pass 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.

Admission: NOT_APPLICABLE
14

Pass by: Landmark bridge in Boston, MA.

Admission: NOT_APPLICABLE
15

Pass by: Church located on the Freedom trail in downtown Boston.

Admission: NOT_APPLICABLE
16

Pass by: Shopping Center in the heart of Boston.

Admission: NOT_APPLICABLE
17

Pass by: Historic Boston church filled with Tiffany windows.

Admission: NOT_APPLICABLE
18

Pass 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.

Admission: NOT_APPLICABLE
19

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

Duration: 20 minAdmission: NOT_APPLICABLE

Meeting point

Start Location

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Important information

Know before you book

  • The tour operates rain or shine; dress appropriately for the weather conditions.
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult; please ensure you have a valid ID for age verification if necessary.
  • The tour is wheelchair accessible; please inform the operator in advance to accommodate your needs.

Know before you go

  • Wear comfortable clothing and footwear suitable for both land and water segments.
  • Bring a camera to capture the scenic views and historic sites.
  • Arrive at the departure point at least 15 minutes before the scheduled tour time.

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 1 days before the activity starts

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

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair Accessible
  • Stroller Accessible
  • Service Animals Allowed
  • Easy Public Transport

Good to know

  • 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.

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Duck tours

Very animated spokesperson. All the one line jokes were very entertaining. Well versed and knowledgeable. Worth the experience

SergioM_PMay 17, 2026VIATOR

Great way to get an...

Great way to get an overview of the city. Guide was funny and informative. A good combination to make the trip just right.

Roseanne_RMay 17, 2026VIATOR

Great tour around boston

I took a group of students on the tour and it was amazing. It's great for all ages. The tour guide was very knowledgeable about Boston. It was super cool that each student was able to drive the boat while it was in the water. I would highly recommend this tour to anyone who comes and visit Boston. It's a must due tour.

suzymspencerMay 16, 2026VIATOR

Well, worth it

Very informative tour, friendly guide, greeting information. Would definitely recommend recommended genuine.

Eva_PMay 16, 2026VIATOR

Ok tour

Cool to go from road into water but the narration can be more informative. Our guide tries to be funny and mumbles a lot.

Betty_LMay 15, 2026VIATOR

Additional information

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.
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