Boston Duck Tours
With Boston Duck Tours the fun begins as soon as you board your “DUCK", an authentic, renovated World War II amphibious landing vehicle. You’ll cruise by the golden-domed State House, the Fleet Center, Boston Common, Copley Square, Government Center, Newbury Street and more. Then your ConDUCKtor splashes your DUCK right into the Charles River for a breathtaking view of the Boston and Cambridge skylines.
Operating Season / Hours:
March 28 - November 30
Tours depart rain or shine, 7 days a week, every half hour from 9:00am to approximately one hour before sunset. All DUCKS are heated.
Ducks depart from Huntington Avenue in front of Shaw’s Supermarket. Tickets should be purchased at the Duck Tours kiosk located in Huntington Arcade across from Barnes & Noble.
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