Teacher Appreciation Months
At Boston Duck Tours, education is one aspect of our philanthropic giving. During the months of October and November, we offer free tickets to any teacher with a valid school email address. To receive this offer, you must contact our group sales department at 617-450-0068 and inform them you are calling for the teacher appreciation offer with your contract info at your school. *Offer is valid on weekday (non-holiday) tours from our Museum of Science departure location only.
October & November Discount for K-12 School Groups
(Weekdays Only) Book your K-12 student group for October or November & receive $2 off every student and adult ticket. You will also receive 2 complimentary adult passes for every 20 paying students.
Information for Teachers and Schools
Since its inception in 1994, Boston Duck Tours has carried hundreds of thousands of school children throughout the streets of Boston. Boston Duck Tours is as educational as it is entertaining and has become extremely popular with school groups. A Boston Duck Tour is an excellent way for students to learn about Boston, the birthplace of American freedom. Many significant historical events have occurred in Boston, and we have found an exciting, unique way to present this material to student groups. In an effort to maximize the learning potential, this page has been created for teachers and students. Boston Duck Tours can handle even the largest of school groups. For more information on school groups and other attraction options, please call our sales department at 800.226.7442 or 617.450.0068.
Activity Options
Boston Duck Tours offers group partner options for over 30 Boston restaurants and attractions. You can pair a Boston Duck Tour with anything from a visit to the Museum of Science or New England Aquarium, to a family style Italian dinner or New England Clambake for groups.
Call us to ask what package may be a best fit for your Boston group outing! All packages are available during the Boston Duck Tour season from April 1st until the Sunday after Thanksgiving. You may mix and match any of our Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner or Attraction options to create the best experience for your group and their needs while visiting Boston.
Call us at 617-450-0068 to get group package suggestions!
School Lectures
Boston Duck Tours has three educational Power Point presentations that will bring to your school at no charge. Schools must be within 40 miles of Boston.
Because Boston is one of the oldest cities in the United States, a lot of country’s firsts occurred here. For example, Boston had the first newspaper, the first automobile, the first chocolate factory, and many more. We have a presentation of Boston’s many firsts suitable for children in grades 4-8, and it take about 40 minutes.
Kindergarten – Grade 3:
For grades K-3, we offer illustrations and a reading of Robert McCloskey’s celebrated children’s book, “Make Way for Ducklings”. We also explain how the author was inspired to write his story about Mrs. Mallard and her eight duckings. This presentation takes about 30 minutes.
Grades 5 & 6:
For grades 5-6, we have a presentation on water conservation. Although we get plenty of rainfall every year, a number of communities have water shortages. This presentation is a joint venture of Boston Duck Tours and the Charles River Watershed Association. It takes about 30 minutes.
For more information, please call Jim Healy at 617-438-4915. (For general information on tours and ticket sales please call 617-450-0068.)
SYTA Youth Foundation
Formed in the year 2000, the SYTA Youth Foundation is the 501(c)(3) philanthropic, sister organization of the Student & Youth Travel Association of North America. The purpose of the Foundation is to design and implement programs that “give something back” to student and youth travelers. By providing volunteer and financial resources, the Foundation is continuing to make a positive difference in the young lives of tomorrow’s global citizens. For more information, please visit www.sytayouthfoundation.org.