History & sightseeing
Buffalo River History Tour
Follow the Erie Canal and Buffalo's working waterfront with a docent-led story of the city that grew around the grain trade.
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History tours
Follow Buffalo's working waterfront from the deck of Harbor Queen, with narrated cruises to the grain elevators, Silo City, Lake Erie, and the Niagara River.
Browse all cruisesBuffalo's waterways are the story. These experiences make that story visible from the river and lake, with local narration, skyline views, and the industrial landmarks that shaped Buffalo. Choose a 90-minute history cruise, a combined boat-and-walking visit to Silo City, or a guided waterfront experience where specialists answer questions about the Erie Canal, the grain industry, and Buffalo's ongoing revival.
Buffalo River, Erie Canal, and Niagara River stories
History tours in Buffalo, NY
Every experience below departs from Central Wharf at Canalside. Live departure times, availability, and pricing are shown in the Peek Pro booking flow.
History & sightseeing
Silo City Boat & Walking Tour
Pair a Buffalo River cruise with a guided walk through the Perot Malting Plant and Silo City's grain elevators.
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History & sightseeing
Niagara River History Tour
Cruise the Niagara River aboard Harbor Queen while local stories bring Lake Erie and the river to life.
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History & sightseeing
A Toast to Buffalo's Waterfront
Ask waterfront specialists about Buffalo's landmarks, waterways, Erie Canal, grain industry, and ongoing revival.
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