How I did it: The Boston Duck tour may be expensive, but it is worth the cost, especially if you have limited time to see the entire city.  It is different from the trolley tours as you stay put the entire time. I did the tour in November and while it was cold, it didn't take away from our enjoyment of the tour.  We purchased tickets at the Prudential Center, but you can also purchase them on line. 
You will be riding on one of the distinctive DUKW Amphibious Vehicles from WWII.  These are both land and water venhicles.  These vehicles are very recognizable in the city.  The most well known part of the tour is the ride on the Charles River. 

Lessons & tips:

• The tour lasts a little over an hour.
• It is possible to get wet when the vehicle enters the water for the Charles River part of the tour.  It is not common though.
• Seats in the back are nice, but cold in the winter.  They provide blankets, but make sure you bundle up.
• Seating is first come, first served so if you want to sit in back get there early.
• Some conductors will allow people to drive when you are on the Charles River.  Its a great treat for kids.
• The website has a map of the tour so you know what you will see.  You will be given maps when you buy your tickets.

Resources:

• Their webpage: http://www.bostonducktours.com/
• Purchasing tickets online will result in a $3.50 service charge.
• If you purchase online you can also purchase tickets to the Science Museum (one of the pick-up locations) or the Sky Walk Observatory at the top of the Prudential Center (one of the pick-up locations)

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Nov 30, 2008, 07:53AM PST | 0 comments