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Boston Classic: Duck Boat Sightseeing Tour

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Face masks required for travelers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
Gear/equipment sanitized between use
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
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Overview

Hop into a duck boat—renovated World War II amphibious vehicle—for a comprehensive tour of Boston. Pass Boston Common, Quincy Market, and the Celtics' home turf at TD Garden. Then splashdown into the Charles River for a view of the city by boat. Learn all about Boston's history and landmarks as you go.
  • Duck boat tour of Boston
  • Narrated tour of Boston by land and water with your own personal ConDUCKtor®
  • Splash into the Charles River for breathtaking views of Boston
  • See Boston landmarks like Boston Common, Old State House, Quincy Market, and Prudential Tower
  • Book and receive a free tickets to other Boston experiences
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80-minute Duck Boat Tour of Boston
Narrated tour of Boston with your own personal ConDUCKtor
20-minute boat ride along the Charles River
Multi-lingual Audio Guides available in English, Spanish, French, Italian, Portuguese, German, Japanese, and Chinese from the Prudential Center and Museum of Science departure locations.
Bonus: purchase includes a free weekday tour of Harvard University, free weekday tour of MIT, and a free Tea Tasting at the Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum
See top Boston areas such as Fenway Park, Faneuil Hall, Copley Plaza, and more!
Gratuities
Hotel Pick-Up/Drop-Off

Departure Point

1: Museum of Science, 1 Museum Of Science Driveway, Boston, MA 02114, USA
2: New England Aquarium, 1 Central Wharf, Boston, MA 02110, USA
3: 900 Boylston St, Boston, MA 02115, USA

Departure Time

Museum of Science Departure
7/22/2020 - 10/31/2020
Friday - Sunday:10:00 AM - 05:00 PM
New England Aquarium Departure
7/17/2020 - 10/31/2020
Monday - Sunday:10:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Prudential/Copley Departure
7/13/2020 - 10/31/2020
Friday - Sunday:10:00 AM - 05:00 PM

Return Details

Returns to original departure point
The Boston Duck Tour covers it all—from the State House in the Beacon Hill neighborhood to Bunker Hill and the TD Garden, home to the Boston Celtics. There’s Boston Common, a public park in downtown Boston and the oldest city park in the United States; Copley Square, a sort of public square in the Back Bay neighborhood; the Big Dig central artery/tunnel project; plus Government Center to Newbury Street, Quincy Market to the Prudential Tower and more.

That’s a lot, but that’s not all. It’s time for the duck to float—with a splashdown into the Charles River for a view of the Boston and Cambridge skylines.

Bonus: enjoy free tickets to other top Boston experiences including a free weekday tour of Harvard University, free weekday tour of MIT, and a free Tea Tasting at the Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum.

Important note: Multi-lingual audio guides available from Prudential Center and Museum of Science departures only.
Itinerary
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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.
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Admission Ticket Included
Pass By:  
Boston Public Garden
America's First Public Garden, located in downtown Boston.
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Boston Common
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.
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Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum
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.
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Admission Ticket Not Included
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Boston Public Library
The library opened in 1852 as the first free, publicly-supported municipal library in America.
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Old State House
Celebrating 300 years as America's oldest and most historic colonial building, the Old State House is now Boston's Revolutionary Museum
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Museum of Science
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!
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TD Garden
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.
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Newbury Street
Boston's chic shopping address mixes elegant boutiques with funky salons and trendy galleries.
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Massachusetts State House
Designed in 1798 by renowned architect Charles Bulfinch, the historic building is dominated by a magnificent gold dome.
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Boylston Street
Boylston street is a popular shopping street in Boston's Back Bay neighborhood.
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Charles River Esplanade
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.
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Copley Place
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.
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Leonard P. Zakim Bunker Hill Bridge
Landmark bridge in Boston, MA.
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Old South Church
Church located on the Freedom trail in downtown Boston.
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Prudential Center
Shopping Center in the heart of Boston.
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Arlington Street Church
Historic Boston church filled with Tiffany windows.
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Boston Public Market
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.
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Charles River
Enjoy a 20-minute Splash down Boston's Charles River.
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Duration: 20 minutes
Admission Ticket Free
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • After purchasing, you must follow instructions on voucher and reserve your seat/time as tours sell out regularly in advance.
  • Multi-lingual Audio Guides available in English, Spanish, French, Italian, Portuguese, German, Japanese, and Chinese from the Prudential Center and Museum of Science departure locations only.
  • Bonus: purchase includes a free weekday tour of Harvard University, free weekday tour of MIT, and a free Tea Tasting at the Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum. Redemption instructions located on voucher.
  • Stroller accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Near public transportation
  • Free weekday tours of Harvard/MIT, and free Tea Tastings at the Boston tea Party Museum must be redeemed on the same date of travel as your Duck Boat Tour.
  • Admission to the Boston Tea Party Museum is not included with your free tea tasting.
  • Accessibility: We have wheelchair accessible DUCKS from our Prudential Center and Museum of Science departure locations.
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 30 travelers
  • OPERATED BY Boston Duck Tours

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

Learn more about cancellations.

The answers provided below are based on answers previously given by the tour provider to customers’ questions.
Q:
What is the policy on face masks and attendee health during Boston Classic: Duck Boat Sightseeing Tour?
A:
The policies on face masks and attendee health are:

  • Face masks required for travelers in public areas
  • Face masks required for guides in public areas
See all safety measures taken by Boston Classic: Duck Boat Sightseeing Tour.
Q:
What is the policy on sanitization during Boston Classic: Duck Boat Sightseeing Tour?
A:
The policies on sanitization are:

  • Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
  • Gear/equipment sanitized between use
  • Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
See all safety measures taken by Boston Classic: Duck Boat Sightseeing Tour.
Q:
What is the social distancing policy during Boston Classic: Duck Boat Sightseeing Tour?
A:
The policy on social distancing is:

  • Social distancing enforced throughout experience
See all safety measures taken by Boston Classic: Duck Boat Sightseeing Tour.
Q:
What is the maximum group size during Boston Classic: Duck Boat Sightseeing Tour?
A:
This activity will have a maximum of 30 travelers.

See all safety measures taken by Boston Classic: Duck Boat Sightseeing Tour.

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Traveler Tips

  • "I would say don't miss if you've never been to Boston ." See review
  • "It is cool to go from the road to the water." See review
  • "I've always wanted to do a Duck tour, and it was worth it." See review

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Duck boat
Diane_L
, Sep 2020
Only issue was the phone number you gave to reserve our tour time was incorrect. I had to find the correct number
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Boston Duck Tour.
Lisa_P
, Sep 2020
Very cool tour for the family! Our guide was very knowledgeable, and made history fun! I would recommend this tour.
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Boston must!
Jim_B
, Sep 2020
Flo was hilarious and excellent in giving us the history of Boston. We highly recommend this when coming to Boston.
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Fully satisfied
Noah
, Sep 2020
Everything was good, Especially, Tour guide had good and detail explanation for Boston during tour. We we're really Satisfied with duck tour.
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Awesome experience
RoElen
, Aug 2020
It was an awesome experience! So cool to run from the historic Boston directly in the water with no stop. The staff was amazing, the guide cheerful and knowledgeable on the tour, and also gave us great tips for further Boston trips and museum visits! I highly recommend it on any summery days while in Boston!
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loved it
tatiyana_n
, Aug 2020
Great tour with enthusiastic guide! Lots of info and plenty to see but not too long. Even for small children was fun and interesting
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Best Tour Guide - Such a Fun Time
Cheryl
, Aug 2020
Our Boston Duck Tour was outstanding. Our tour guide, Mike, was knowledgeable and engaging, and thankfully, he spoke loudly and clearly for us to hear. The tour was chock full of interesting facts and stories pertaining to the city; we learned a lot (my husband and I as well as our 3 children - ages 9, 12, and 14). The best part of the experience, though, was Mike’s great sense of humor - he had all of the adults on board laughing the entire tour. I highly recommend a Boston Duck Tour, especially with Mike.
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Best Tour Guide - Fun For the Whole Family
Cheryl
, Aug 2020
Our Boston Duck Tour was amazing! Our tour guide, Mike, was incredibly knowledgeable and engaging, and thankfully he spoke loudly and clearly for us to hear. The tour was chock full of interesting facts and stories. The best part of the entire experience, though, was Mike’s sense of humor. He had us laughing the entire tour. I highly recommend this site seeing tour, specifically with Mike!
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Not what we expected....
Candice_O
, Aug 2020
We were expecting lots more historical facts rather than the woman's attempt at bad jokes. It was our first time in Boston and we wanted to see everything we could. The water experience was a waste of time
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icon Response from Host , Aug 2020
I apologize that you were disappointed in your Boston Duck Tour. While sometimes difficult to hear, we truly value constructive, critical feedback from our guests. It is through your comments that we are able to continually improve the guest experience at BDT. Ensuring tour quality and a positive guest experience is paramount. I’d appreciate it if you would contact us at info@BostonDuckTours.com to obtain added information. Our apologies for missing the mark on your expectations and we thank you for your support.
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Boston duck tour
Colleen_F
, Aug 2020
The first warning sign was that we were the only ones on the tour. There’s only four of us and it was the first week in August at 12 o’clock in the afternoon- you would think there be more people… The narrator was a very lovely old gent who spoke with garbled speech that was often difficult to understand. The tour itself was filled with very few interesting facts. My suggestion is if you’re gonna have a tour for families you have more things that interest teens and children. The only thing my children services Zack and Cody‘s filming spot. We saw a lot of buildings that really were not important to anyone. We did not see any sights of current interest - the Boston marathon site? Fenway? Boston tea party ??? Colleges /Universities ? When the boat hit the water we could barely hear any thing with the engine of the boat grinding like it was going to die in the water. The only thing he spoke about there was basically about all the hospitals in Boston , and that he was thankful for them or he would not be here . We were never asked once if we had any questions . Best part of the trip was the good weather . Expensive for a family and a big disappointment . So sad because we were really looking forward to it
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icon Response from Host , Aug 2020
Hello Colleen, We apologize that our service did not satisfy you and your family's expectations. You're right, on a typical day in August, we're used to seeing our Ducks filled with wonderful Guests from all over the world! Sadly, due to COVID-19, this year has been anything but typical. Although your tour wasn't exactly what you had hoped for, we cannot thank you and your family enough for your support during these challenging times. We hope we can do better next time! All the best, Tom
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