Buffalo River History Tours
44 Prime Street, Buffalo, New York 14202
About the Business
Buffalo River History Tours, located at 44 Prime Street in Buffalo, New York, is a travel agency offering unique and entertaining experiences on the water. Enjoy a relaxing 90-minute cruise down the Niagara River on our double decker Harbor Queen, where you can listen to stories of events that shaped the history of Lake Erie and the Niagara River.
Sunday mornings are even better with our special breakfast cruise, complete with complimentary hot breakfast, pastries, coffee, and juice. You can also enjoy discounted Bloody Mary’s and Mimosas from our full bar. Live music nights on the Harbor Queen offer a fun evening of great music and drinks.
Experience a beautiful sunset cruise along Lake Erie and the Buffalo River while sipping on cocktails. Private cruises can be arranged for groups, with catering options available. Game Night on the Harbor Queen offers weekly game specials like Trivia and Music Bingo.
Learn about Buffalo’s history as a grain port and explore the iconic grain elevators at Silo City on our narrated tours. With entertainment for the whole family, our cruises offer a unique perspective on Buffalo’s rich history.
Please note that outside beverages are not allowed on board, as we have a liquor license. Street parking is available nearby, as well as parking lots under the Skyway and at LECOM Harborcenter. Guests rave about the informative and relaxing experience of our tours, making it a must-do activity in Buffalo.
We are a proud partner of the Marriott Buffalo LECOM Harborcenter and offer special pricing with bookings. Buffalo River History Tours has been recognized as one of the best field trip locations in the US by educational publisher Twinkl. Come cruise with us and discover the history of Buffalo from a whole new perspective!
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Hours open
Monday:
09:00 - 17:00
Tuesday:
09:00 - 17:00
Wednesday:
09:00 - 17:00
Thursday:
09:00 - 17:00
Friday:
09:00 - 17:00
Saturday:
09:00 - 17:00
Sunday:
09:00 - 17:00
Reviews
"I went on the Silo city river/walking tour last Thursday. Mike was my tour guide and he did a fantastic job entertaining a group of 35 people. I’m fascinated by old industrial architecture so this was a perfect tour for me. As a bonus, the boat had a well stocked bar. I’m looking forward to another tour next year."
"Our family of 4 took the 2:30 River History Tour in early August. It was a windy day but our ride was amazing. The adults sat back and relaxed with a couple of beers while listening to Bruce's wide-ranging knowledge about Buffalo, and our kids were entertained by Captain Rich who let them pilot the boat. The crew was just so nice and even offered to take a photo of our family with Buffalo as the backdrop. We can't recommend this tour enough!"
"Took the History tour this afternoon and absolutely loved it. Fantastic stories, facts and tidbits of information."
"Great canal walk. Great staff and interesting sightseeing tour of the old places. Interesting historical places and history of the guide. Driving under bridges that float overhead. It was windy at the top of the deck, but more interesting. There are tables where you can have drinks. the walk was an hour and a half."
"Great experience. Beautiful day in Buffalo on the water; 88° and sunny! Historian spoke with extreme knowledge for a full 90 minutes. Very interesting. Boat was clean & spacious with plenty of covered seating. Full bar on premises ($2.50-$10.00) with baged snacks available. Would recommend highly."
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