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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!
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
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.
Itinerary
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1
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 • Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
We pass by the Naval Park and describe why this attraction is the largest inland Naval Park in the USA.
Admission ticket free -
2Buffalo
We hit all the highlights of Buffalo including the waterfront, grain silos, downtown architecture. We stop and exit the bus for an interior tour of the Hotel Lafayette, s restored 1904 hotel.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural National Historic Site
We stop outside the TR Inaugural site to experience stories of the Pan-Am World's Fair which brought President McKinley to town in 1901. After a deadly assassin took aim at the President, Theodore Roosevelt took the oath of office here.
10 minutes • Admission ticket not included
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
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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