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!
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.
We start our tour with a brief walk along the Commercial Slip and terminus of the Erie Canal located adjacent to the Naval Park.
We explore and abandoned grain silo along the Buffalo River.
You will make your own way to the meeting points
There is no need to print your confirmation ticket, we have your name on our list and will call your name at the start of the tour.