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From Buffalo: Customizable Private Day Trip to Niagara Falls

1. From Buffalo: Customizable Private Day Trip to Niagara Falls

Embark on a private journey from Buffalo or Niagara Falls, New York. Taste wine and eat and shop (at your expense) in the pretty and quaint town of Niagara-on-the-Lake. Customize your experience to include a winery stop, a chocolate factory or brewery visit, a stroll in Queens Royal Park, or anything else. Visit Niagara Falls. Your driver-guide will pick you up in Buffalo or Niagara Falls, NY, and help you create a world-class experience perfect for you and your friends or family. Get comfortable in a private vehicle exclusive to your group. Head to the prettiest town in Canada, Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario. Wander, shop, eat, drink, and see all the sights. Opt for tastings or to dine at a couple of the nearby wineries. Visit the chocolate factory or sip a cold one at one of the craft breweries. Experience Queens Royal Park and journey down the scenic Niagara Parkway, stopping for photo ops along the way. Visit Queenston Heights Park, climb Brock's Monument, experience the amazing depths of the Niagara Gorge and the breathtaking views of the winding Niagara River. Relax on the ride into Niagara Falls, past Oaks Garden Theater, through Queen Victoria Park, and soon to the grand spectacle of the waterfalls. See the Rainbow Falls, the Bridal Veil, and the spectacular Horseshoe Falls in all their glory. Humble to the power of Mother Nature. Walk Clifton Hill, go behind the waterfall, ride the Hornblower Cruise and the SkyWheel, experience the Spanish cable car, and more. Return to your pickup location.

Take a Walking Tour with your Family in Buffalo

2. Take a Walking Tour with your Family in Buffalo

Take a walking tour around Buffalo, New York, with a professional local guide. Stroll around the city center, see the most famous cultural and architectural sites, and learn their history. Enjoy a tour that has a comfortable pace perfect for the whole family. Did you know that the Buffalo Heritage Carousel installed a Tesla solar roof? Do you know how the ships were designed and operated in around 1940s? We'll visit the Veteran's Park and learn about the history. In this tour, you will discover Buffalo's architectural treasures and most iconic spots. Benefit from a family-friendly professional guide that will make sure kids have as much fun sightseeing as adults. They'll never get bored! Moreover, you'll be able to have the best photos of you and your family in Buffalo!

Niagara Falls, Canada: Full-Day Private Winery Tour

3. Niagara Falls, Canada: Full-Day Private Winery Tour

Explore the beautiful Niagara countryside on this private, customized tour. Create your itinerary, pick between 130 vineyards, visit up to 5 wineries; the choice is entirely yours. Have an unforgettable day with your friends and family, sipping on world-class wines. Start your day with a pickup from your hotel. Jump in the car, relax, and enjoy the ride. Your guide will fill you in on the region's history and the wineries as you drive by. Visit different wineries and take in stunning views while learning about wine production in the region. Admire the charming countryside filled with rolling hills and pristine rivers. Feeling thirsty? No worries, treat yourself to a glass of Riesling, Chardonnay, Gamay Noir or Pinot Noir, if you like. Don't forget to try the ice wine, as this is one of the few regions in the world that make it. Enjoy some free time to dine at one of many eclectic restaurants to soak up the wine. Whether you're a connoisseur or want to share a drink with friends, this is the perfect day out. 

From Niagara Falls: Toronto Airport Private Transfer

4. From Niagara Falls: Toronto Airport Private Transfer

Enjoy a safe and reliable private transfer from Niagra Falls or Niagra-on-the-Lake to Toronto Pearson International Airport. Travel promptly and securely from your accommodation to the airport in clean and comfortable vehicles with a professional driver. Be picked up on time from your hotel or apartment. Meet your driver and receive assistance with your bags. Then sit back and relax on your journey to the airport. Be dropped off at the designated airline gate on the departures level of Toronto Pearson International Airport. Arrive in plenty of time for your flight, and take the hassle out of navigating public transport.

Wing Ride: The Hidden History of Chicken Wings Bike Tour

5. Wing Ride: The Hidden History of Chicken Wings Bike Tour

Earn your wings on this fresh Buffalo food tour with samples of Buffalo's tastiest chicken wings. On this incredible journey, we’ll dive deep into the history of Buffalo’s most famous and misunderstood dish and attempt to answer the question, “Who was the true inventor of the first Buffalo Wing?”. The tour begins with a visit with Lina Brown Young, daughter Buffalo’s original King Of Wings, who shares personal photos, stories, and her dad’s long-lost mumbo wing recipe, which had been unavailable for 23 years. We’ll continue with a stop at the Anchor Bar, where we’ll learn the wild story of how their wings were born by accident and sample their classic Buffalo Wing. Skip the tourist line and crowds and get an inside look (and taste) at this beloved wing institution. The tour concludes with a visit to Tiny Thai, an up-and-coming food truck, where we’ll sample a legendary recipe that connects the past, present, and future of chicken wings. Experience the tour that’s been featured by the Food Network, NY Times, and Vice Media, and learn how an American food icon came to be.

Buffalo: East Meets West Foodie Bike Tour

6. Buffalo: East Meets West Foodie Bike Tour

Discover how Buffalo is a city of immigrants and how its foundation was built on immigrant labor. On this foodie bike tour, explore these humble beginnings and connect the city’s history to its current influx of refugee and immigrant communities – all through the lens of its savory culinary traditions. Discover off-the-beaten-path locations which you wouldn't normally be able to find yourself. Sample some of the best food hotspots, including a globally-sourced coffee shop, a worker-owned bakery, and an international food market run by refugees. Peddle through the East and West Side, eat an amazing international progressive dinner, and learn about groundbreaking urban farming initiatives and grassroots organizing. Food samples may include: globally-sourced coffee and pastry at Public Espresso, fresh Tandoori naan and appetizers at Alibaba Kebab, homemade pierogies and beer at R & L Lounge, the city’s best southern cooking at the Oakk Room, samples at Westside Bazaar, a food mall featuring immigrant and refugee businesses, or Puerto Rican pastries at La Flor.

Niagara Falls, Canada: Private Craft Beer Tasting Tour

7. Niagara Falls, Canada: Private Craft Beer Tasting Tour

Discover the glorious world of Canadian beer on this day trip with a live guide. Visit 6 of Niagara's best craft breweries, take a behind-the-scenes look at the brewing process, learn about beer from the brewmasters, and enjoy plenty of tasters. Start your day with a pickup from your hotel. Jump in the car, relax and, enjoy the ride. Your guide will fill you in on the region's history and the breweries as you drive by. Visit a variety of craft breweries, and find out what makes Ontario craft beer taste so good. Treat yourself to some locally brewed beer flights and grab some lunch, if you like. Grab your fellow beer-loving pal and head to the Niagara region for a day of craft beer tasting that will tickle your tastebuds.

Buffalo: Waterfront Harbor Bike Tour

8. Buffalo: Waterfront Harbor Bike Tour

Discover how some of Buffalo's best biking trails and most fascinating stories lay just outside its downtown core. Enjoy a waterfront ride as you explore the city’s industrial heritage. First, take a bike ferry to Outer Harbor. Then, set off to see how old and new Buffalo collide while learning about the city's revitalization efforts. Cycle through Buffalo's towering grain silos, hear about the city’s forgotten network of canals, and take nature trails passed ruins of former industry. Learn about the city’s first squatters, labor unrest, and efforts to bring nature back to the city. Marvel at Buffalo’s amazing bike-friendly parks including a new BMX path. Whether you’ve lived in Buffalo your whole life or you’re a first-time visitor, this bike tour is guaranteed to provide a new perspective and appreciation for the city.

Buffalo: Historical Bike Tour

9. Buffalo: Historical Bike Tour

Embark on a fact-filled bike tour through the city of Buffalo. As you pedal, gain an alternative narrative, connecting the city’s storied past to its present-day resurgence through unforgettable stories, songs, humor, and local insight. Learn about the city’s significance to the labor movement, civil rights, legendary music clubs, stunning public art, and LGBT/ alternative culture. Whether you’ve lived in Buffalo your whole life or you’re a first-time visitor, this bike tour is guaranteed to provide a new perspective and appreciation for the city.

Buffalo: Electric Bike Day Rental with Self-Guided Tours

10. Buffalo: Electric Bike Day Rental with Self-Guided Tours

While most people know Buffalo, New York, for its snowstorms, when summer rolls around, there is no better way to see the city than by e-bike. From the Olmsted parkway system to nature trails on Outer Harbor and intimate neighborhoods, Buffalo is a great city to see on two wheels. Take out a new RadRunner 2 and enjoy the city from the best seat in town. E-bikes, for the newcomer, are bicycles with motors that provide a boost, also called a pedal assist, so you can cruise all the way to Delaware Park, the East Side Train Terminal, or if you're feeling ambitious, Niagara Falls. When you pick up your bike, get access to maps and suggestions for safe, interesting routes. Enjoy access to download Bike There, Buffalo!, 5 self-guided bike tours. If you get lost, use the real-time virtual support from a local to get the inside scoop on all the best places to see, sip and savor.

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