Overview
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1 hour 30 minutes
Mobile ticket
Celebrate the 200th anniversary of the opening of the Erie Canal aboard an authentic British double decker bus. Our 90 minute tour is all new for this year and allows guests to step back in history and experience how the Erie Canal transformed Buffalo, New York State and the entire country.
We begin by viewing the terminus of the Erie Canal with a brief walking tour. Guests will come to understand the plight of the immigrants who traveled thousands of miles to start a new life in America. Once aboard the bus we'll view and visit the beautiful waterfront of Buffalo including Lake Erie and the vistas of the Canadian shoreline. As we travel we'll learn about the rough 'Canal District' that featured over 120 saloons and other 'amusements'. A major highlight is the interior exploration of a massive 26 silo grain elevator along Buffalo's Waterfront. If you enjoy awesome storytelling and local charm, this tour is for you!
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What To Expect
Erie Basin Marina
We briefly stop the bus at the marina to view where the Erie Canal began as well as where the Buffalo River meets lake Erie. Beautiful views of the Canadian shore are seen here.
Buffalo and Erie County Naval & Military Park
We pass by the Naval Park and describe why this attraction is the largest inland Naval Park in the USA.
Options
Buffalo Highlight Tour
What‘s Included
Transportation aboard our bus is for ticketed guests only.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
3 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great way to see Buffalo!
Relax37588104033,Jun 24, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We originally booked a 3:30 p.m. to 5:00 tour. They called and gave us a free upgrade to a different tour that started 3:00 p.m. which worked out well for us. The tour included a little history of the three ships from onboard two of them then riding the double decker bus across town as pur guide pointed out the different sites. We then arrived at the old psychiatric hospital which has been repurposed into a boutique hotel. Great value and great way to see Buffalo!
Laughs and history
LisaA2525,Sep 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00What a great day, the guide (Joel) was hysterical and the sing along was more fun than I have ever had on a tour! Bravo Joel! Tim the driver was great as well.
Good time
Merlena,Aug 15, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very entertaining and informative. Our guide was excellent! On the way to a site, he pointed out other places of note. We were a small group, so we did have a lot of personal interaction which was great. Also got info on other things to do in Buffalo.
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Operated by Buffalo Double Decker Bus Tours