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Boston Duck Tours

Prudential Center or Museum of Science, Boston, MA 02116
617.267.3825
As featured in Boston for young kids
Ranked #11 of 77 tours in Boston
4.5 of 5 stars 521 Reviews
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Type: Tours, Bus tours, Boat Tours
Activities: City walk sightseeing, Group tours/bus tour
Fee: Yes
Traveler Description: Even if you have lived in Boston all your life, taking a Boston Duck Tour is a lot of fun, and a great family event. The "DUCK" is an authentic... more »
Useful Information: Activities for older children, Activities for young children
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Montreal, Canada
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14 reviews 14 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
20 helpful votes 20 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 24, 2012 NEW

Great way to see the city and get a good summary. Also enjoyed going out on the Charles River More

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Fort Worth, Texas
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29 reviews 29 reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
69 helpful votes 69 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 24, 2012 NEW

I usually don't do these gimmicky tours, but it was recommended by a lot of friends, so I took their advice. They had a Groupon leaving from the Boston Museum of Science so we saved money on the adults there. Definitely great for kids! You'll get to see some highlights of Boston and hear some history from your guide. The... More

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Ogdensburg, New Jersey, United States
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 22, 2012 NEW

We have been to Boston many times in the last 4 years while our daughter has been attending college at BU and always said we wanted to do the tour. At last we took the time and did it! There were 5 of us and we followed the directions provided by the web sight and arrived at the Pru at... More

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Boston
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33 reviews 33 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 22, 2012 NEW

Even as a Boston resident, I discovered a lot going on a tour, sights I can never see unless unless on this tour. Definitely worth while as a tourist More

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Edmonton, Canada
Top Contributor
136 reviews 136 reviews
Reviews in 32 cities Reviews in 32 cities
67 helpful votes 67 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 21, 2012 NEW

We like to begin every visit to a city with a city tour. We recommend the Duck tour. We had reservations for 10 am and the young fellow managing was having a control moment and was bossing his staff around which delayed our tour. Once we got away from him all was well. The short boat ride in the Charles... More

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Mendota Heights, Minnesota
2 reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 21, 2012 NEW

I have been to the Wisconsin Dells and a few other places that have "duck boat" rides. Usually looking at pretty nature scenes and geological formations. But during a business trip to Boston - I could not resist what is absolutely a brilliant use of this WW2 invention. Contrary to the nature rides that most of these Duck Ride consists... More

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Manlius, New York
Top Contributor
65 reviews 65 reviews
Reviews in 45 cities Reviews in 45 cities
45 helpful votes 45 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 21, 2012

Had a few hours to blow during graduation weekend, so decided to check out the Duck Tours. I've been to Boston many times, and know my way around, but figured my father might enjoy this... And in fact he did. I would think you're time on the WWII DUKW is probably made the most fun by the tour operators. We... More

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Kate Couillard, Guest Relations Manager at Boston Duck Tours, responded to this review
May 22, 2012

Thank you so much for taking the time to review BDT. All of our ConDUCKtors work very hard at exceeding Guests expectations. I will pass on the comments to Paul From Revere! Congratulations on your graduation! More

Marlborough, Massachusetts
2 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 21, 2012

We took our sons on a Tour yesterday to celebrate the youngest's birthday (ages 8 and 6). Not only did they love the tour, ConDUCKtor, driving the Duck boat on the Charles, they finally got to hear someone who lives in Boston pronounce "harbor"! It was worth every penny...we created some great memories and they learned some history along the... More

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Boston, MA
2 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 21, 2012

This was my niece and my second duck tour experience and we had a blast! I had read a few reviews before our tour and I definitely have to agree that no duck tour is the same. My niece was the only child on the boat, and our guide Plucky Ruffles kept her full attention with his corny jokes and... More

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New York City, New York
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 19, 2012

This was so much fun! We have been to Boston a few times prior and thought we seen it all. This time we went with some people who have not been to Boston and not great for walking. So we decided to take them on this tour. What a trip. We learned so much and saw so many great things... More

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