Explore Buffalo's Timeless Architecture

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Buffalo

Duration: 3 hours

Languages: English

Guru: Adam

Registered on 3 January 2025

I’m a 40-year-old civil engineer with years of experience in construction, combining my passion for design with a love for exploring new places. I enjoy discovering great food, indulging in craft cocktails, and soaking up live music vibes. A fan of craft beers, I thrive on creating memorable experiences while sharing my love for travel and local culture.

Free reservation and cancellation

Pay-what-you-want tour, no set price, reservation and cancellation are free

Tour description

Walking Route for 21 Locations in Downtown Buffalo: A Journey Through Iconic Architecture

Explore Buffalo's architectural gems with this guided walking tour that takes you through 21 of the city’s most iconic buildings. Starting at the Art Deco masterpiece Buffalo City Hall, you’ll journey through a collection of historic and modern landmarks, including St. Joseph Cathedral, the Ellicott Square Building, and the Guaranty Building, known for its pioneering skyscraper design.

Visit The Electric Tower, Shea’s Performing Arts Center, and Statler City. Admire Market Arcade Building, the Buffalo Central Library, and M&T Center. Your tour also includes the Rand Building, County Hall, Gold Dome, and the Robert Jackson Courthouse. These stunning buildings tell the story of Buffalo’s rich architectural evolution.

Total Walking Distance: ~2.7 miles
Estimated Time: ~2.5 – 3.0 hours

Join us for a fascinating tour that brings together the city’s historic, cultural, and modern architectural treasures!

Highlights

What will we see on this tour?

Meeting point:

65 Niagara Square, Buffalo, NY 14202, USA

I will be on the steps to Buffalo City Hall and I will have on a reflective sash.

Free entry

Buffalo City Hall

Address: 65 Niagara Square Explore the Art Deco architecture and visit the observation deck for panoramic views. From the architects George J. Dietel and John J. Wade, Buffalo City Hall was built between 1929-1931. Buffalo City Hall is an Art Deco masterpiece with outstanding murals depicting the city’s history and industry. Common Council Chamber with exquisite skylight and sculptures are a must see. Observation Tower gives a spectacular view of the waterfront and the Ellicott radial street design for Buff

Outside visit

Old Erie County Hall

Address: 92 Franklin Street A Second Empire-style building with a striking clock tower. Designed in 1876 by architect Andrew J. Warner, Old County Hall is an important example of the High Victorian Gothic, the preeminent style of the Gilded Age.

Outside visit

Rand Building

Address: 14 Lafayette Square A towering Art Deco skyscraper symbolizing Buffalo’s rise as a business hub. The Rand Building is the third tallest building in Buffalo, New York. At the time it was built in 1929, it was the tallest in the city at a height of 391 feet. Built on the site of the 1903 Olympic Theatre, it has been suggested that the Rand Building was the inspiration for the Empire State Building.

How much does this tour cost?

Free tours do not have a set price, instead, each person gives the guru at the end the amount they consider appropriate (amounts usually range from €10 to $50 depending on satisfaction with the tour).