- Most Popular
- All ages
- 90 min.
Join us and hear the story of the Erie Canal, Buffalo’s history as the largest grain port in the world, and more on this informative tour.
Join us and hear the story of the Erie Canal, Buffalo’s history as the largest grain port in the world, and more on this informative tour.
Join us for a riverboat tour combined with a walking tour. Take a two-hour journey by water and foot to the Perot Malting Plant and Grain Elevators.
Enjoy a ride on our double decker Harbor Queen down the Niagara River while listening to stories of events that took place on Lake Erie and the Niagara River!
Sunday mornings just got better! Enjoy your Sunday morning on the water with us! Relax with family and friends on this 90 minute cruise that includes complimentary hot breakfast, pastries, coffee and juice! Discounted Bloody Mary’s and Mimosas available at our full bar.
Join us in paradise aboard the Harbor Queen on this two-hour journey. Celebrate the colorful Caribbean culture with live music from the Islands. A cash bar is available.
Sip on refreshing cocktails while cruising Lake Erie and the Buffalo River. Enjoy live local music on Fridays on this unnarrated tour.
Live Music aboard the Harbor Queen. Full Bar and restrooms available.
Enjoy cocktails and beautiful sights during this sunset cruise along Lake Erie and the Buffalo River.
Book a private cruise on the Buffalo River for your family, friends, coworkers, or other groups. Catering options can be arranged.
With a view that can’t be beat and a drink in your hand, guests are sure to enjoy Game Night on the Harbor Queen! Weekly game specials range from Trivia to Music Bingo.
We offer Buffalo River History Tours, Niagara River Tours and narrated tours inside the grain elevators of Silo City.
Hear the story of the Erie Canal, Buffalo’s history as the largest grain port in the world, and experience the nation’s largest collection of standing grain elevators from just a few feet away.
Take a cruise today! Entertainment for the whole family.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
DO NOT BRING COOLERS, LARGE DUFFLE BAGS OR TOTE BAGS. DO NOT BRING YOU OWN BEVERAGES. We have a liquor license. Due to strict guidelines from the New York State Liquor Authority all beverages must be purchased from Buffalo River History Tours. If you’re booking for a group please inform your guests of this policy. Failure to comply will result in an immediate return to the dock and termination of the cruise/charter. No refunds will be given.
Harbor Queen is equipped with two restrooms.
PARKING INFORMATION
There may be street parking available in Canalside on Llyod Street, Hanover Street or Prime Street. There are two lots under the Skyway along Pearl Street, Commercial Street and Marine Drive. There are also parking spots on these same streets. Parking is also available in the LECOM Harborcenter parking ramp. There may be a charge for parking.
We offer Buffalo River tours and narrated tours inside the grain elevators of Silo City.
Hear the story of the Erie Canal, Buffalo’s history as the largest grain port in the world, and experience the nation’s largest collection of standing grain elevators from just a few feet away.
Join us for a fun narrated Buffalo River history tour! Take a cruise today!
"Eye-opening and informational insight to a piece of Buffalo History. Very relaxing as well as surprising "hidden" areas you normally would not see. Must do if visiting as well as people who have never experienced this part of history."
– Djkooler | TripAdvisor"I did this once and it was a really good time. Totally worth the time and money. They have really really good information, it's actually pretty long and goes far. It was fun leaning about a part of the city I really didn't know. I would totally recommend this for nice care free day."
– Regislive | TripAdvisor"From beginning to the end of the tour Rich and his crew were awesome. The crew was courteous, friendly and willing to do anything to create a great experience for our family. The next time we are back in Buffalo we will most definitely return to Buffalo River History Tours for another experience."
– Mashmac | TripAdvisor"We didn't know what to expect...and were so pleasantly surprised to experience a wonderful Buffalo river cruise. Great guide and local insights! Boat was perfect for the 1.5 hour cruise. Friendly staff!"
– Journey | TripAdvisorJoin us for a fun and informative history tour on the river.