Buffalo Erie Canal Historic Double Decker Tour

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!

Meeting Point

3 Marine Dr

3 Marine Dr, Buffalo, NY 14202, USA

Tour meets at the entrance to the Buffalo Naval Park. Your guide will greet you outside our giant red double decker bus. There is a large top portion of a submarine in this area as well.

What to expect:

Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes

Erie Basin Marina

329 Erie St, , Buffalo, 14202-4220, New York

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.

20 minutes

Buffalo and Erie County Naval & Military Park

1 Naval Park Cove, Buffalo, 14202-4114, New York

We start our tour with a brief walk along the Commercial Slip and terminus of the Erie Canal located adjacent to the Naval Park.

15 minutes

Buffalo

Buffalo, New York

We explore and abandoned grain silo along the Buffalo River.

30 minutes