- 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.
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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.
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.
Riverboat Tours
This is a great way to get down the Buffalo River learn some history as well as enjoy the City out on the Lake. Enjoy a 30 minute narrated tour and then go listen to the waves on Lake Eire.
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!
Join us for a fun and informative history tour on the river.