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
Meeting point
Start Location
Unknown location
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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Great overview of Boston
Bus and boat both have great experiences Commentary of the city and attractions in an around along history is good
Dibbendu_GJul 27, 2026VIATOR
Great!
Great tour - very entertaining guide - totally enjoyed it.
HappyTeeGeeJul 27, 2026TRIPADVISOR
Wonderful
Very knowledgeable staff. Great way to learn history and have some fun. The land to water boat was awesome!
Racheal_BJul 27, 2026VIATOR
A must-do experience for Boston first-timers
the duck tour is always a staple when friends/family come to visit me in Boston. It’s a great way to see the city and learn some history without having to walk the entire Boston area. The conDUCKtor really makes the experience though!
939melenadJul 26, 2026TRIPADVISOR
Make it better
It’s quite boring. The narrator didn’t provide any interesting information other than basic historical facts. The boat should go further down the Charles and spend less time in traffic.
Pedro_NJul 26, 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.