Special Events

"Inside the West Side" Tour of Homes

Self-guided tour of homes, reservations required

Enjoy interior home visits on Fargo & Jersey, Prospect & Porter, the Cottage District, and Columbus Parkway and glimpse the unsurpassed view at Front Park in Buffalo’s only historic lakefront community.

Buffalo Tails Dog Walk

Guided walking tour, reservations please. Tour Bucks & Groupons allowed.

Bring your pooch on these Fido-friendly family walks!

Buffalo Tours Academy

Guided tour workshops, reservations required.

At this one-week "summer camp" geared towards educators and enthusiasts, study a full overview of Buffalo's history and architecture in five, three-hour sessions.

Central Park Tour of Homes

Only for members of Preservation Bufalo Niagara. You’re invited inside several private residences and nearby churches for this exclusive, self-guided tour in North Buffalo. 

Happy Hour Tours

Guided walking tour, no reservations. Tour Bucks & Groupons allowed.

Trivia themed tours that start and end at local pubs! Only $10.

Museums by Moonlight...and More!

Reservations required

For just one night, just one ticket gets you inside of several museums including the Darwin Martin House, Buffalo Museum of Science, the Buffalo History Museum, the Forest Avenue Resource Center, Richardson-Olmsted Complex, Bufalo State Art Conservation Lab, and more!

Search Party 2013

Reservations required

Attention adventure lovers! Join up with friends for a three-hour scavenger hunt canvassing the architectural wonders of Buffalo!

Twilight Tour of Mansions

Self-guided annual tour of homes, reservations required

Join us on the summer solstice for this rare glimpse inside the magnifcent
homes of Bufalo’s golden age surrounding the former Albright Estate!

This year we are offering a VIP ticket as well!

UP the Grain Elevators

Reservations required

An EXCLUSIVE 3-hour “urban exploration tour!” Space is extremely limited for this unique opportunity and stairs may be hazardous—reservations only.