Boston Duck Tour Departure Locations

Boston Duck Tours has 3 departure locations: the Museum of Science, Prudential Center and New England Aquarium.

Each location is conveniently located near public transportation and when in Boston, you should have no further than a 15-20 minute walk to one of them.

All locations offer special discounts for combo tickets to Boston Duck Tours Guests to allow you to spend a day in Boston while saving money.

Select a departure location below for more information on tour times, schedules and hours of operation to for the Museum of Science, Prudential Center and New England Aquarium.

Museum of Science

Boston Duck Tours departs in front of the Museum of Science next to the life-size T-Rex. The Museum of Science features a revolving schedule of temporary exhibits, IMAX films, and Planetarium shows, plus live animal shows, a Butterfly Garden and an indoor Lightning show! Discover more than 700 interactive permanent exhibits including the new Hall of Human Life. Save $10 per person when you add a discounted ticket to the Museum of Science to your online order!

Boarding Location & Directions: Our Museum of Science ticket booth and boarding area are located in front of the Museum of Science at 1 Science Park, Boston MA 02114

Museum Location: The Museum of Science is located near Boston’s West End, the Bulfinch Triangle and Charlestown neighborhoods and it borders the City of Cambridge on the Charles River. It is accessible by subway (Science Park stop on the Green line).

Early Duck Discount (Online Only): Purchase tickets for a tour that departs at 9:00am or 9:30am and save up to $9.50 per ticket!

Foreign Language Tours: Tours marked in blue are offered by our famous ConDUCKtors, but are also available in 9 languages via GPS headsets. Available in German, French, Spanish, Italian, Mandarin, Japanese, Portuguese, Cantonese and Korean.

Dates that Boston Duck Tours depart from the Museum of Science: Daily from March 21 – November 25

Boston Duck Tours departure times: Tours depart every hour or half hour starting at 9am until one hour before sunset.

Tour Length: Approximately 80 minutes

Uber: Staying in Boston? Get a free ride to The Museum of Science with Uber. Sign up here for $25 off your first ride!

Parking: The Museum of Science offers the best rate on parking for any one of our departure locations and has an on site parking garage.

New England Aquarium

Let your imagination swim wild! Join our bustling penguin colony for an unforgettable Aquarium adventure, complete with 360-degree views of a spectacular, four-story Caribbean coral reef teeming with nearly 2,000 animals. Feel the smooth skin of a cownose ray and watch seals and sea lions at play. The Aquarium is a treasure trove ready for exploration by families and ocean lovers right in the heart of downtown Boston. Boston Duck Tours departs from the New England Aquarium driveway in front of the Whale Watch Booth. Be sure to add a discounted ticket to the New England Aquarium to your online order!

Boarding Location & Directions: Our New England Aquarium ticket booth and boarding area are located in from of the New England Aquarium located at: Central Wharf, Boston MA 02110

Aquarium Location: The New England Aquarium is located on Boston’s historic Waterfront and is in close proximity to Faneuil Hall, the North End, the Seaport District and the Financial District.

Dates that Boston Duck Tours depart from the New England Aquarium:Daily from April 1 – December 1

Boston Duck Tour departure times: Tours depart from the New England Aquarium every 20 minutes starting at 9am until one hour before sunset.

Tour Length: Approximately 80 minutes

Parking: The New England Aquarium does not own or operate any garages. Boston Duck Tours suggests the Boston Common Garage. (The Boston Common garage is about a 20 minute walk from the New England Aquarium so please plan ahead)

Parking Rates with validation:(Must be stamped at the Boston Duck Tours ticket booth)

4 hrs = $15 with validation

5 hrs = $20 with validation

Prudential Center

Boston Duck Tours departs at Prudential Center at 53 Huntington Avenue. Prudential Center is anchored by Saks Fifth Avenue and Lord & Taylor and consists of 75 stores and restaurants. Major retailers include Aritzia, Barnes & Noble (Boston’s largest bookstore), Eataly Boston, Club Monaco, Canada Goose and Sephora. With over 80,000 visitors a day, Prudential Center is ranked among the top 5 shopping centers in the nation by Women’s Wear Daily. The Prudential Center is also home to the Skywalk Observatory (Boston’s only 360 degree view of Boston), an open air park located in the center, and a wide assortment of amenities such as an Enterprise car rental. Be sure to add a discounted ticket to the Skywalk Observatory to your online order!

Prudential Center is located in the heart of Boston’s historic Back Bay, and is connected to the Copley Place Mall and a short distance to Newbury Street shopping and sites such as Copley Square, Trinity Church and the Boston Symphony Orchestra.

Boarding Location & Directions: If you already bought tickets online, then head to our tour departure location, located at 53 Huntington Ave, Boston, MA 02116

Prudential Center Location: The Prudential Center is conveniently located in the Back Bay neighborhood in Boston. The Prudential Center also borders the South End and is in close proximity to the Fenway neighborhood.

Early Duck Discount: Purchase tickets for a tour that Departs at 9:00am or 9:30am and save up to $9.50 per ticket! Online Only.

Foreign Language Tours: Tours marked in blue are offered by our famous ConDUCKtors, but are also available in 9 languages via GPS headsets. Available in German, French, Spanish, Italian, Mandarin, Japanese, Portuguese, Cantonese and Korean.

Dates that Boston Duck Tours depart from the Prudential Center: Daily, March 21 – December 1

Holiday Duck Tours operate from the Prudential Center only on Friday, Saturday and Sunday from December 6-22 from 9am – 3pm.

Boston Duck Tour departure times: Tours from Prudential Center depart every half hour starting at 9am until an hour before sunset.

Tour Length: Approximately 80 minutes

If you need to buy tickets our ticket booth is located outside the Prudential Center in front of Star Market at 53 Huntington Ave. Boston, MA 02116

Uber: Staying in Boston? Get a free ride to Prudential Center with Uber. Sign up here for $25 off your first ride!

Parking: We offer discounted parking through our validation program at the Prudential Center parking garage. (Please note that parking validation does not apply if you enter before 9:30am!)

Tour Sites & Map

Hop aboard Boston Duck Tours and enjoy a fully narrated, historic tour of Boston in a “DUCK", a W.W.II style amphibious landing vehicle that travels on land and water. You'll be greeted by one of our legendary ConDUCKtors, who'll be narrating your tour. 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 the Boston Common, the historic North End to fashionable Newbury Street, Quincy Market to the Prudential Tower, and more. Just when you think you’ve seen it all, it’s time for a Big Splash as your ConDUCKtor drives the DUCK right into the Charles River for a breathtaking view of the Boston and Cambridge skylines. Come and experience the best introDUCKtion to Boston!

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