Inclusive Tours at Explore Buffalo

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Schedule Your Group’s Inclusive Tour Now To Enjoy Between June 22 – August 31, 2026

Explore Buffalo’s 2026 Inclusive Tours are made possible thanks to the generous support of The Audrey and Lawrence Silverstein Foundation at The Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo.

At Explore Buffalo, we believe that learning about our city should be accessible, engaging, and welcoming for everyone. Our inclusive tours are designed to meet the needs of diverse learners, including students, adults, and groups with varying abilities.

What Makes Our Tours Inclusive?

• Flexible & Adaptive Experiences
• Our docents adjust pacing, content, and delivery style to match your group’s needs.

We can:

• Shorten or extend stops
• Build in breaks
• Use simple, clear language or more in-depth interpretation
• Support for Diverse Learners

We Have Experience working with:

• Students with developmental and intellectual disabilities
• Neurodiverse learners (including autism and ADHD)
• Sensory-sensitive participants
• Mixed-ability classrooms and groups
• Multi-Sensory Learning

For more information, please contact Education Director Lori DeMaria at 716-245-3032 ext. 204 or educationtours@explorebuffalo.org

Choose from these Tours:

Canalside with a ride on the Solar Powered Buffalo Heritage Carousel

Canalside offers an ideal setting for inclusive tours with wide pathways, open space, and opportunities for movement.

How We Adapt This Tour: 

• Adjustable pacing with plenty of room for breaks
• Short, engaging stops along the water
• Option to focus on just a few key locations instead of the full route

Cost: Free to special needs groups in 2026 thanks to the generous support of The Audrey and Lawrence Silverstein Foundation at The Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo
60-minute tour
Groups can schedule Wednesday-Friday
This tour and the Carousel are fully wheelchair accessible. 

Delaware Park: Explore History, Landmarks, and Art

You will enjoy Buffalo’s beautiful Delaware Park and will experience its natural beauty, architectural landmarks, and captivating art in the park.  We have collaborated with the Buffalo AKG Art Museum so all tours will go through the amazing Town Square in the museum.

Cost: Free to special needs groups in 2026 thanks to the generous support of The Audrey and Lawrence Silverstein Foundation at The Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo
60-minute tour
Groups can schedule Monday, Thursday, and Friday
This tour is mobility friendly

Downtown Highlights

Discover the heart of Buffalo through an engaging, accessible, and welcoming experience designed for all learners. This inclusive tour explores the city’s most iconic landmarks—including Seneca One, the Ellicott Square Building, St Paul’s Cathedral and more—while adapting to the needs and interests of each group. This tour is mostly exterior and you will be traveling on city streets.

Cost: Free to special needs groups in 2026 thanks to the generous support of The Audrey and Lawrence Silverstein Foundation at The Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo
60-minute tour
Groups can schedule Monday-Friday
This tour is on city streets and can be adapted for wheelchairs although the sidewalks are uneven in many spots

Buffalo City Hall

City Hall isn’t just where decisions are made—it’s where community voices come together, and everyone has a place in the story of Buffalo.  This inclusive tour of Buffalo City Hall invites participants to explore how local government works while discovering the building’s stunning architecture and rich history. Stops may include the grand lobby, the Mayor’s Office, the Common Council Chamber, and the Observation Deck.

Cost: Free to special needs groups in 2026 thanks to the generous support of The Audrey and Lawrence Silverstein Foundation at The Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo
60-minute tour
Groups can schedule Monday-Friday
** Please Note: The observation deck is not wheelchair accessible – there are three flights of stairs only to the observation deck. **