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Ghost Tour / Walking Tour

Buffalo History Tours

Waterfront Ghost Walks and an Abandoned Grain Silo Haunted Experience

One Naval Park Cove, Buffalo, NY 14202

Research-Backed · 3 sources

Research updated September 2026

Age

All Ages

Cost

$

Canalside Walking Ghost Tour is $15 per person; the Evil Buffalo Silo Experience is $25 per person, purchased in advance online. Pricing per the operator's own site.

Access

Accessibility not stated

The Canalside Walking Ghost Tour is an outdoor walk along Buffalo's waterfront near Naval Park; the Evil Buffalo Silo Experience takes place inside an abandoned grain silo at RiverWorks, with uneven industrial flooring. The operator does not state wheelchair accessibility for either.

Equipment

Photos OK

ApparitionsUnexplained Sounds

The Canalside Walking Ghost Tour frames Buffalo's waterfront as once known as "The Most Evil Square Mile in America," built around the documented loss of the five Sullivan brothers and the operator's account that some ghost hunters believe their spirits remain attached to the Naval Park ships, alongside stories of Lake Erie drownings.

The Evil Buffalo Silo Experience is a separate seasonal storytelling event rather than a ghost walk in the traditional sense: costumed guides narrate seven stories the operator calls Buffalo's most notorious examples of "murder, mystery and mayhem," including a local Jack the Ripper suspect and an account involving a Ouija board and a fatal love triangle, illustrated by chalk murals rather than presented as a haunted-building tour.

All paranormal framing here is the operator's own marketing material, not documented history independently verified for this listing; it is included as a description of what the experiences cover, not as an endorsement of any specific claim.

Media Appearances

  • Buffalo News (Evil Buffalo Silo Experience feature by Mark Sommer)
  • WIVB-TV
  • Step Out Buffalo

Plan Your Visit

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Walking Tour Booking Required

Canalside Walking Ghost Tour

A 1-hour outdoor walking tour of Buffalo's Canalside and waterfront district, billed by the operator as exploring why the area was once known as "The Most Evil Square Mile in America." The tour covers the wartime deaths of the five Sullivan brothers, whose spirits some ghost hunters believe remain attached to the ships at Buffalo Naval Park, and recounts stories of lives lost in the waters of Lake Erie. Tickets are $15 per person. Advertised for Friday and Saturday evenings in October; call ahead to confirm the current year's dates and times, and dress for outdoor weather.

Duration:
1 hr
Days:
Friday-Saturday evenings, October (seasonal); confirm exact dates with the operator.
Age:
All Ages
Booking now· through Oct 31· verified September 2026Seasonal: Oct 1 to Oct 31 Book this experience
Walking Tour Booking Required

Evil Buffalo Silo Experience

A 50-minute indoor lantern-lit walking tour inside an abandoned grain silo at RiverWorks, where costumed guides narrate seven of Buffalo's most notorious murder and mystery stories, each depicted in a large hand-drawn chalk mural by a local artist. Stories cited by the operator include a local Jack the Ripper suspect and the burning of Buffalo, spanning more than 350 years of local history. Tickets are $25 per person and must be purchased online in advance; capacity is limited. Runs Thursday through Sunday in late September and October, at various times. The event has received local press coverage, including the Buffalo News.

Duration:
50 min
Days:
Thursday-Sunday, late September through October (seasonal)
Age:
All Ages
Booking now· through Oct 31· verified September 2026Seasonal: Sept 20 to Oct 31 Book this experience

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Stops on this tour

  1. 1
    Buffalo Naval Park

    Setting for the Canalside Walking Ghost Tour's stories of the five Sullivan brothers.

  2. 2
    USS The Sullivans (DD-537)

    The tour's central story recounts the five Sullivan brothers, for whom the ship is named; some ghost hunters cited by the operator believe their spirits remain attached to the Naval Park ships.

  3. 3
    RiverWorks

    Site of the abandoned grain silo used for the Evil Buffalo Silo Experience.

Sources & Further Reading

Every HauntBound history is researched from documented sources. We clearly separate verified historical fact from paranormal folklore.

  1. 1.buffalohistorytours.com
  2. 2.buffalohistorytours.com/buffalo-ghost-tours
  3. 3.buffalohistorytours.com/evil-buffalo

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Buffalo History Tours family-friendly?
Both tours are open to all ages, though the Evil Buffalo Silo Experience covers graphic historic murder cases via large chalk murals inside an enclosed industrial space, and may be intense for younger children. The Canalside tour is an easy outdoor walk of about an hour. Overall family fit: Moderate.
How much does it cost to visit Buffalo History Tours?
Canalside Walking Ghost Tour is $15 per person; the Evil Buffalo Silo Experience is $25 per person, purchased in advance online. Pricing per the operator's own site.
Do I need to book in advance?
Yes, reservations are required.
Is Buffalo History Tours wheelchair accessible?
Buffalo History Tours has limited wheelchair accessibility. Terrain: The Canalside Walking Ghost Tour is an outdoor walk along Buffalo's waterfront near Naval Park; the Evil Buffalo Silo Experience takes place inside an abandoned grain silo at RiverWorks, with uneven industrial flooring. The operator does not state wheelchair accessibility for either..