Buffalo Industrial Heritage Adventure Tour
from
$30
Buffalo
NY
1-15
people
price for
1 participant
1 hour
30 minutes
  • • Explore Buffalo's Waterfront Heritage Tour
  • • 1 Hour, 30 Minute Immersive Experience
  • • Discover Buffalo's Exclusive Access to Abandoned Grain Silo

Why We Love This Unique Experience

Take control and explore the intriguing history of Buffalo on a Double Decker Bus-Waterfront & Grain Silo Tour. Your guide, Officer O'Connor, an Irish Cop with a full brogue and a sharp sense of humor, will lead you through the captivating tales of Buffalo's rise from a frontier village to the 8th largest city in the U.S. Engage in the firsthand experience of an abandoned grain silo on the waterfront, delving into the stories of the immigrants who played pivotal roles in shaping the city.Embark on a driving adventure through Buffalo’s beautiful waterfront, including stops at the Outer Harbor, revealing the city's past glory and present revitalization. Officer O'Connor will regale you with amusing anecdotes and intriguing historical insights, making this tour both entertaining and educational. Perfect for those with a penchant for history and laughter, this tour promises to offer a unique perspective on Buffalo's industrial past and evolving landscape.Discover the perfect gift for history enthusiasts or anyone looking to explore Buffalo in a fun and engaging way - the Buffalo Double Decker Bus-Waterfront & Grain Silo Tour. Immerse yourself in the rich tapestry of Buffalo's past, all while enjoying the picturesque waterfront views and humorous storytelling that set this tour apart. Join Officer O'Connor on this unforgettable journey through Buffalo's history, and create lasting memories for yourself or loved ones.

Points Of Interest and Landmarks

  • Wilkeson Pointe
  • Buffalo Outer Harbor
  • Tifft Nature Preserve
  • Buffalo, NY, USA
  • 359 Ganson St

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Experience Overview:

Buffalo Double Decker Bus-waterfront & Grain Silo Tour

Trip Advisor calls our tours the "#1 Thing to Do In Buffalo" because our tours blend humor and history. Your guide is Officer O'Connor, an Irish Cop with uniform and full brogue who brings to life the amazing story of Buffalo. You will discover how Buffalo grew from a small frontier village to become the 8th largest city in America. Your guide uses storytelling and humor to reveal the hard scrabble lives of immigrants who came to the city seeking a better life. The start of this event is the interior tour of an abandoned grain silo on the waterfront. You will explore and experience the dangers and mysteries entombed in this massive concrete cathedral to Buffalo's industrial past.
The driving portion of the tour covers the city's beautiful waterfront featuring the Outer Harbor. A sense of humor is best for this engaging tour that is filled with laughs and great stories of Buffalo's beautiful, and sometimes notorious, waterfront.

Meeting Point

359 Ganson St

359 Ganson St, Buffalo, NY 14203, USA

Join your guide, Officer O'Connor, at the main entrance of the RiverWorks restaurant complex. A giant red kayak hangs over the meeting spot at the entrance. Your guide is dressed as a vintage 1800's police officer complete with baton. You can't miss him!

What's included:

  • Admission to abandoned grain silo

What to expect:

Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes

Buffalo

Buffalo, NY, USA

We take you inside a massive abandoned grain elevator and reveal the secrets of what life was like working as an Irish Grain Scooper. The industrial complex is 100% accessible as we explore the ground floor only. This is the only tour that has special access to this awe inspiring structure that formerly housed up to 1 Million bushels of grain.

30 minutes

Buffalo Outer Harbor

225 Fuhrmann Blvd, Buffalo, 14203-3144, New York

Buffalo's Outer Harbor features more than 100 acres of revitalized waterfront. It's a beautiful place to tell the story of Buffalo's transformation from its rust belt days. Vistas include Lake Erie and the beautiful Wilkeson Pointe Park.

20 minutes

Wilkeson Pointe

225 Furhman Blvd, Buffalo, 14203, Victoria

We view Wilkseson Pointe Park along Fuhrmann Blvd.

Pass by without stopping

Tifft Nature Preserve

1200 Fuhrmann Blvd, , Buffalo, 14203-3188, New York

We pass America's first nature preserve contained entirely within a city's limits.

Pass by without stopping

Location

Map from Buffalo NY 14203

Buffalo, NY, 14203,

Details & Important Info

Additional Experience Details & Important Information

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

Cancellations & Refunds

Reservation Changes, Cancellations & Refunds

Changes to reservations for tickets can be made until 3 days prior to the date scheduled. Reservations may be re-scheduled by the operator of the activity due to reasons such as weather, minimum participation requirements, mechanical issues or other interruptions beyond their control.

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Buffalo Irish Cop Industrial & Waterfront Tour

(4 reviews)
Buffalo
NY
1-15
people
price for
1 participant
1 hour
30 minutes
  • • Explore Buffalo's Waterfront Heritage Tour
  • • 1 Hour, 30 Minute Immersive Experience
  • • Discover Buffalo's Exclusive Access to Abandoned Grain Silo

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Reviews by Viator

Amazing!

Wow, what an experience! The tour was fun and our tour guide funny! I learned and laughed so much!! But what really made this trip amazing, is that it renewed my faith in humanity! My son ended up not feeling well during the tour, to the point that we decided he has to go to the emergency room. John, our amazing driver, after dropping off everyone, decided to keep us on the bus and drive us to the emergency room himself! His kindness will not be forgotten, this is something that my son and I will remember forever! If I could give this company a 100 stars on this review I would without hesitation! Please book the tour and tell John and Captain O’Connor that you read my review and I thank them! Make them feel special, because they certainly are and made me and my son feel special as well today! Thank you!

annamarian788 - July 20th, 2022

What made Buffalo such an inportant city

This was a very interesting presentation of the grain slos and harbour area of Buffalo. Our guide was very knowledged and interesting sharing the history of Buffalo

Sven_O - July 14th, 2022

Great experience

Really enjoyed all the surprises. The grain silos were fascinating as was the boat shed. And our Outer Harbor and Canalside are true gems! But loved learning more about the grain elevators and the Erie Canal and our heritage! Cannot wait to do a barge run on the canal with donkeys.

Sally_F - August 19th, 2023

Waterfront & Grain Silo Tour with Officer O’Connor

We were treated to a walking tour of the grain silos before hopping on the famous Buffalo Double Decker Bus. Our guide, Officer O’Connor fed us a steady stream of obscure historical facts, bizarre legends and improvisational humor. He worked the crowd, using his knowledge of the participants to fashion a meaningful experience nor both native Buffalonians and out of state visitors. These tours (seven different venues at the present time) are not only incredibly memorable but an excellent value for the money. We plan to take additional tours in the near future!

Susan - July 21st, 2022

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