Discovering Old Black Rock Walking Tour

On this tour, we’ll explore a tiny remnant of what was once a very large Village of Black Rock. We’ll learn about the people who created this community – including one very famous American – and see the homes, churches and public squares they left behind. Old Black Rock has one of the largest collections of pre-Civil War homes in Buffalo, and many of the homes and churches on this tour are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Come see a lot of history in a very small area!

Meet at Market Square Park at the corner of Amherst & Niagara Streets - use the address 10 Amherst Street, Buffalo NY 14207 for GPS. The docent will be standing next to the large "Black Rock" sign on the corner. There is on-street parking available nearby on Amherst and Dearborn Streets. This tour is 90 minutes and one mile in length; there are no restrooms and no benches along this tour route. 

Tour Procedures & Policies: 

• Reservations are required for all tours, including for Explorer Pass members. Walk-ups without reservations cannot be accommodated. Tours are generally limited to a maximum of 15 people per group. 
  • Reservations close two hours before the tour's scheduled start time (for example, reservations close at 8am for a 10am tour). 
  • To redeem an orange Explore Buffalo walking tour pass, please email explore@explorebuffalo.org at least 24 hours in advance to reserve your tour. 
  • The Explore Buffalo docent for your tour will have a list of tour reservations for their tour; you do not need to print or bring any tour confirmation. 
• Accessibility: Please contact us at explore@explorebuffalo.org or (716) 245-3032 if you plan to attend this tour and will require accommodations or if you have questions about accessibility. 
• Please wear sturdy walking shoes and dress for the weather. Tours generally proceed rain or shine. In the event of weather that requires a tour cancellation, we will contact registered tour guests in advance of the tour. 
• See our FAQs page for our refund policy and answers to other questions.
• By confirming your reservation for any Explore Buffalo tour, you acknowledge and accept Explore Buffalo's tour policies.