​At the turn of the twentieth century, Buffalo had grown to become the eighth largest city in America. The wealth generated by commerce and industry enabled the city’s businesses, organizations, and citizens to hire some of the nation’s most prominent architects and use the finest materials available.

On this downtown walking tour, see signature works by some of America’s greatest architects, including the Guaranty Building by Louis Sullivan & Dankmar Adler, the Ellicott Square Building by Daniel Burnham & Co., and St. Paul’s Cathedral by Richard Upjohn. Learn about the prominence of Buffalo on a national scale at the turn of the twentieth century while visiting buildings such as the Old Post Office, St. Joseph’s Cathedral, and Old County Hall.

This tour meets in the lobby of the Hotel at the Lafayette at 391 Washington Street. Your docent will meet you in the lobby of the hotel. Two-hour metered parking is available on surrounding streets, and the Adams Ramp is one block away at the corner of Washington and Eagle Streets. The Lafayette Square Station of the Metro Rail is one block away, across Lafayette Square on Main Street.

Cost:

• General Admission: $15
• Student Admission: $5
• Explorer Pass Holders: FREE

Tour Details:

• Advance reservations are encouraged but not required for this tour.
  • All credit card payments must be made in advance.  Advance reservations with a credit card can be made online until the tour starting time. Cash or checks are accepted at the start of the tour.
  • If you make an advance reservation, please print your confirmation email, or be prepared to show it on your phone.
• This tour is between ninety minutes and two hours in length.
• Building interiors are included where possible but cannot be guaranteed.
• Please wear comfortable walking shoes and dress for the weather – the tour will proceed rain or shine.
• Cameras are encouraged!
• See our FAQs page for our refund policy and answers to other questions.