History Ride: The Best of Buffalo by Bike

Recommended by 99% of travelers

Buffalo, USA

2 hours (approx.)
Group discounts
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Learn about Buffalo's diverse history while getting some exercise and having fun on this bicycle tour. Explore the revamped Canalside district, visit the heart of African American Buffalo, learn about the construction of the Erie Canal, understand Buffalo's role in the Civil Rights Movement, and more. You'll cover a lot of ground in a couple of action-packed hours.

Bike rental is included
Explore parts of the city that you may otherwise miss
Benefit from the insider knowledge of your local guide
A fun tour for friends and families with older kids

What's Included

Bike Rental Included

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Buffalo Bike Tours & Bike Rentals
44 Prime St, Buffalo, NY 14202, USA
44 Prime St (Canalside, next to the Buffalo Heritage Carousel)

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Start time
.10:00 am

Itinerary

Canalside

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Guaranty Building

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Buffalo City Hall

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Michigan Street Baptist Church

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

The Electric Tower

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Buffalo Bike Tours (Pass By)

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
Not wheelchair accessible
Near public transportation

Most travelers can participate
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Reviews

4.9

based on 96 reviews

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Judy_A, Jul 2026

guide never showed up. We waited for over an hour - the shop was closed - and the rental guy gave us bikes But we wasted almost 2 hours waiting and didn't get a guided tour. Extremely disappointing. We got a partial refund but it didn't make up for the wasted time. And the owner accused me of being inflexible

Response from Host, Jul 2026

I'm very sorry that we missed your scheduled guided tour due to a scheduling error. That was our mistake, and I apologized to you both at the time and afterward. Rather than have your day completely disrupted, our team got your group outfitted with bikes so you could still enjoy biking in Buffalo. Your group spent over two hours riding and exploring on your own, and I'm glad we were at least able to provide that experience. Afterward, we worked to find what we felt was a fair resolution. We refunded your booking, minus a small discounted fee for the bike rental, and also provided a $100 gift certificate for a future visit. While I understand you were hoping for a full refund in addition to the bike rental experience, we believed this was a fair resolution given that your group was able to enjoy the bikes for more than two hours. We wish you the best and appreciate the opportunity to learn from this experience.

Fun historical Bike Ride through Buffalo

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.

Response from Host, Jan 2025

Thanks for joining and for the review. Safe Travels!

A Must-Do Buffalo Tour!

Lele, Jun 2021

This is a must do for anyone visiting Buffalo or new to the area! Tour guide is awesome and so much fun. The perfect way to see and learn about the history of Buffalo - that I never imagined could be so rich! You will not be disappointed, a definite trip highlight!

Response from Host, Jul 2021

It was a pleasure having you join us. Thanks so much for the review!

Buffalo by bike

Laurence_C, Jul 2024

Le guide était incroyable et le vélo est vraiment top pour découvrir Buffalo. Un beau mélange d’histoire d’industrie et de tourisme. Je recommande vivement. Et les vélos électriques sont excellents.