History Ride: The Best of Buffalo by Bike

Overview

Enjoy Buffalo while cruising through its rich history and architectural highlights. Far from just a boring history lesson, this tour brings the city’s past to life through unforgettable stories, humor, and local insight.

This downtown tour stops at many of the city’s most well-known buildings like Buffalo City Hall, the Electric Tower, and the Guaranty Building, and shares the fascinating stories behind them. Learn about bitter rivalries, economic booms and busts, and trailblazing community activists who were instrumental in the city’s founding.

From Buffalo’s heavy hitters like the Erie Canal and Pan American Exposition to lesser-known stories of Black history and working-class movements, this tour provides a deeper appreciation for the city and its place in American history.

City: Buffalo

Sat 31 May

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Starting at $66.22

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Sat 31 May

Starting at $66.22

Make a reservation

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What's Included

Bike Rental Included

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

What To Expect

Canalside

Wild stories of Canalside, the city’s historic red light district.

Guaranty Building

Learn the story behind Louis Sullivan's masterpiece

Buffalo City Hall

See Buffalo's City Hall

Michigan Street Baptist Church

Buffalo’s first African American community and the underground railroad.

The Electric Tower

Learn the history behind Buffalo's Electric Tower

Buffalo Bike Tours

Admission is free

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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Reviews (92)

Q5065WAbonnieh

Oct 2024

One of the last tours of the season and did not disappoint. Leanne was our guide and was fun and informative. Learnt a lot about Buffalo. Would definitely recommend and would do a different tour if we came back.

Response from Host

Jan 2025

Great to hear – thanks for taking the time to drop a review! Please do visit again

31randyz

Sep 2024

Informative and compact, no wasted time. Lots of history I didn't know and new facts on things I did. Smooth roads and good company.

Response from Host

Jan 2025

Ty Ty! So glad you could join us

Heather_P

Jul 2024

It was a fun ride and learning the history of Buffalo. Our tour guide, Chris, was personable and funny. He gave awesome tidbits about the city.