Boston Duck Tours
Boston, MA 02199
Phone: (617) 267-3825
- Cross Street:
- Ring Road
- Hours:
- Mar 26-Nov 26: daily every half hour, 9am-dusk, Ticket office: Mon-Sat 8:30am-8pm, Sun 8:30am-6pm
Editorial Review for Boston Duck Tours – by Citysearch Editors
In Short
The "ducks," converted World War II war machines that holds 32 passengers each, travel through historic sites in Back Bay, Beacon Hill, downtown Boston and the North End. The big splashdown is in the Charles River, where passengers are encouraged to quack as they embark on a 30-minute cruise. For youngsters, all of whom receive plastic duck bills to wear, the tour serves as a fun history lesson.
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Insider Tips
Know Before You GoBe prepared before you board; tours last 80 minutes and there are no restroom stops.
Save TimeTours frequently sell out, especially when the weather is agreeable; try to purchase tickets ahead of time.
The ExtrasTours leave from both the Prudential Shopping Center and in front of the Museum of Science.
User Reviews for Boston Duck Tours
10/29/2006 Posted by tiglesia
I took this tour in June, so the weather was great, but it was enjoyable, perfect for all ages, and interactive! The locals "quack" at the boat as you pass, and the "captain" was funny, he asked for volunteers to steer, and the kids who volunteered got a surprise sticker set. (at the end of the tour the captain gave all kids whether they steered or didn't steer a set of stickers too)
Pros: Fun
Cons: A boat tour so inclement weather would be bad
07/26/2005 Posted by psboston7
Doesn't hit all the locations but not bad for the price. Fun for the kids and not to long of a tour. The guides are entertaining and had lots of "tidbits" information about the city kept you involved. I agree with someone who mentioned to purchase tickets early as they do tend to sell out. Also we did the later afternoon tour it was cooler and not so much traffic to sit in. I don't know if you get a choice as to where they take you like other tours but this one was sort of "superficial" to me.. but I'm a Bostonian by Birth. They also seat first come first serve so be sure to get there early for best seats on vehicle. If you sit in the rear you may get wet, but you should expect this you are on a tour "boat" essentially lol.
Pros: affordable price, Fun tour guides
Cons: not much of the city, can get wet
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