Waterfront Ride: Outer Harbor History Bike Tour
Overview
Available languages
2 hours 30 minutes
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This tour is great for all ages and those not comfortable with city riding. Start the tour with a ride to the Buffalo Erie Basin Marina and climb a tower to a breathtaking outlook of the city. Hop back on your bike just in time to board the Queen City Bike Ferry. Once at Outer Harbor, you’ll see incredible remnants of former industry, like Bethlehem Steel, Hannah Furnace Company, and towering grain silos.
Moreover, we’ll see “old” and “new” Buffalo collide while seeing revitalization and environmental stewardship efforts. Whether a first-time visitor or you've lived here your whole life, this tour will provide a new appreciation for the city, its waterways, and its place in American history.
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
Leave the traffic behind, board a ferry boat, and get the best views of Buffalo’s waterfront.
Explore Buffalo’s grain silos, the largest collection in the U.S.
Take a fun history lesson filled with humor, story, and local insight.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Buffalo Outer Harbor
Take in great views of Lake Erie and the Buffalo Waterfront
Canalside
Learn about the history of Buffalo once thriving port
What‘s Included
Guided bike tour
Use of bicycle
Options
Private Tour w/ Regular Bikes
Private Tour w/ E-Bikes
Guided Tour with Regular Bike
Road Bike Rental
Guided Tour with E-Bike
E-Bike Rental
Reviews
16 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Buffalo Cycling
和信 樋,Jul 1, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00This is a unique tour that takes you by bicycle to places that are difficult for individuals to reach. It's a little difficult, but I can understand the history of Buffalo.
Highly recommend the Waterfront Ride!
974saraw,Aug 10, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I highly recommend the Waterfront Ride! Marc and Maria were welcoming, accommodating and well-informed guides. They are passionate and knowledgeable about local history and perfect ambassadors to the city!! I am a less experienced biker and felt totally comfortable on the ride. The ride was comfortable and well-paced and the scenery was great. Riding the bike ferry is a treat!
Buffalo bike Waterfront tour
jreu414909,Jul 21, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The tour was informative and fun. The bike ride was an easy ride with stops along the way to point out the high lights of the waterfront. I would highly recommend this tour for locals and visitors that come to our beautiful city. Mark and Marie have so much knowledge about the city and love to share it with others.
Buffalo Waterfront Tour
joedyg445,Aug 13, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was a great experience. Learned alot about the history of the area, enjoyed the great scenery, Ebikes we're a first for us and they were a blast. Mark was our guide /songwriter/ eukele player and did an excellent job. Definitely worth the trip across the border to enjoy the day with such a fun group.
Waterfront bike tour
peggymcdonnell,Aug 13, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We did this tour today and had a fabulous time! Tour gave us the opportunity to use Ebikes for the first time. Highly recommend!!
Awesome tour!
F795BNrichardc,Jun 4, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great tour and guide. We had to do our route backwards because of the marathon. I felt it flowed very well!
Fun time had by all
Rena624,Jun 23, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a wonderful tour with Matthew. He was very knowledgeable and kept it very interesting. We learned so much about Buffalo. The ride by the outer harbor was really beautiful. Definitely a great way to see the area.
Great bike tour
katherinelT1863JV,Sep 3, 2021
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Tour was very interesting, lots of nice views to take in, and great stories! Our guide was fantastic and even as a local history teacher I learned a lot. My husband and I had a great date and a nice work out!
Biking thru Buffalo
KikiliaRN,Aug 9, 2021
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had the best time!!! Matthew was our tour guide! He was friendly and clearly loves his job and his city. We learned so much and saw beautiful sites. We laughed and just enjoyed ourselves so much. The tour went over a bit but we didn’t mind. If you have other plans just let him know so he can adjust. Well worth your time.
Great Tour of Buffalo Waterfront
664williamq,Jul 31, 2021
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Both guides were very friendly. We loved Matthew’s native knowledge and enthusiasm for Buffalo. Weather was great.
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