Frequently Asked Questions
…and Answers!
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What are the times and frequency of your tours?
Boston Upper Deck Trolley Tours start at 8 locations throughout the city at 9:00am, 7 days per week. This insures each stop is picked up between 9:00am and 9:20am. The last re-boarding is at 6:00pm in the summer, 5:00pm in the spring and fall, and 4:00pm in the winter. Passengers on the trolley at this time can continue the tour for 1 full loop of the city. If they hop off the trolley, they cannot expect to be picked up again.
The Cambridge Loop operates every 30 minutes with the first pick up at 9:30am at the Cambridge Side Galleria Mall (Stop 10) and 10:00am at Harvard Square.
The Frequency is about every 20 minutes till 5:30pm in the summer, 4:30pm in the spring and fall, and 3:30pm in the winter.
Super Duck Tours operates seasonally from the first day of spring till the end of November. The schedule varies depending on season and weather. Check our ticket page for details.
Does your tour go to Harvard University?
Yes! In fact Boston Super Tours in the only trolley to tour the world famous Harvard Square! Your best-value trolley ticket includes the Cambridge Loop and brings you to Harvard University/Harvard Square with no subway ride.
What’s included with my Upper Deck Trolley ticket?
Boston Upper Deck Trolley Tours with Cambridge Loop offers a 2½ hour fully narrated tour featuring 21 popular and convenient stops throughout Boston and Cambridge including the Freedom Trail, Black Heritage Trail, Boston Harbor walk, Back Bay, Fenway, Harvard, MIT, Cambridgeside Galleria Mall (Museum of Science), Cheers and the Seaport District. The 2nd and 3rd consecutive days are free and each ticket comes with our unique Super Duck Harbor Splash and added free bonus tours:
- Institute of Contemporary Art
- MIT Museum
- Old South Meeting House Tour
- Harvard Museum of Natural History
- Cambridge Loop featuring Harvard Square
We also offer a seasonal Charles River Boat Cruise option from May 15 – October 31 (weather permitting).
Our 1 day trolley ticket is good for a single day but does not include the Cambridge Loop, Super Duck Harbor Splash, or other bonus tours.
What is the Super Duck Tour?
The Super Duck Tour offers a 90 minute fully narrated amphibious tour of Boston’s waterfront and historic sites first by land and then by sea in our versatile Super Duck vehicles. We’re the only land and sea tour in Boston – you get a full 45 minutes in Boston’s waterfront neighborhoods and another 45 minutes in Boston Harbor all in one Coast Guard approved amphibious duck!
Super Ducks board at the National Park Gate 1 USS Constitution in Charlestown MA. Super Duck Tours operates seasonally from the first day of spring till the end of November. The schedule varies depending on season and weather. See our ticketing page to check availability.
How much do your tours cost?
Boston Super Tours offers the longest tour routes with the most historic site visits and is the best value of any tour in Boston. Check our comparison chart to see how we compare to our competition.
See our ticketing page for current pricing.
Where can I park?
Discounted parking is available at 2 locations:
For Upper Deck Trolley Tours park at the CambridgeSide Galleria Mall (Stop 10) 100 Cambridge Side Place, Cambridge MA, 02142 for $4.00 per day.
For Super Duck Tours park at the Nautica Garage (Stop 4) 88 Constitution Road, Charlestown MA, 02129 for $10 for 4 hours or $12.00 per day.
To qualify for the discount, get your parking ticket validated by our ground crew after you purchase the tour.
Do I need to make a reservation?
The Boston Upper Deck Trolley Tour and Cambridge Loop is a continuous tour. Reservations are not required.
The super Duck Tour is a scheduled daily tour with hourly departures. Operating hours vary by season and weather conditions. During peak season reservations are encouraged. Please visit our ticketing page for scheduled departure times and reservations.
How does Super Tours compare to other Boston tour companies?
Boston Super Tours offers the most comprehensive touring experience in Boston, on the newest vehicles, with the best views from elevated platforms, and at the lowest price per touring mile. See our comparison chart for a clear overview of our value compared to other Boston tour companies.

