Walking Tours & Bus Tours

East Avenue Mansions & Millionaires Walking Tour
(East Boulevard to Oxford)

Have you ever wondered about the history of the beautiful mansions around the East Avenue area? Who were the socially elite, rich and famous of Rochester who built and lived in these mansions and how did they come by their wealth? Learn the history of Rochester’s most illustrious street, see many impressive mansions, and hear the stories of the millionaires that developed the area around East Avenue. View the unique architecture of wonderful mansions and other historic buildings not only on East Avenue, but also on adjacent streets such as Oliver, and East Boulevard. Listen to colorful anecdotes that will delight anyone who was born in Rochester or has lived here for a short time. This nostalgic tour will evoke wonderful memories of the "good old days."

East Avenue Mansions & Millionaires Walking Tour
(Oxford to Alexander)

Have you ever wondered about the history of the beautiful mansions around the East Avenue area? Who were the socially elite, rich and famous of Rochester who built and lived in these mansions and how did they come by their wealth? Learn the history of Rochester’s most illustrious street, see many impressive mansions, and hear the stories of the millionaires that developed the area around East Avenue. View the unique architecture of wonderful mansions and other historic buildings not only on East Avenue, but also on adjacent streets such as Prince, University, and Arnold Park. Listen to colorful anecdotes that will delight anyone who was born in Rochester or has lived here for a short time. This nostalgic tour will evoke wonderful memories of the "good old days." As an added bonus this year we will show you the locations and photos of a number of beautiful mansions which were torn down before preservation efforts began.

Note: East Avenue Mansions & Millionaires Bus Tour Covers Both Areas Of The Above Two Walking Tours

The Famous & Infamous Residents Of Holy Sepulchre Cemetery 
A Fall Foliage Walking Tour

Visit one of America’s Victorian cemeteries looking its best, bursting with fall colors everywhere. See some priceless Victorian monuments and learn about Victorian symbolism. Listen to delightful stories of famous residents like Rattlesnake Pete, silent movie star Louise Brooks, the Spaghetti Sauce Kings, Gettysburg hero Col. Patrick Henry O'Rorke, noted broadcaster and humanitarian Al Sigl, and infamous resident Jack the Ripper.

The Famous & Infamous Residents Of Holy Sepulchre & Rochester Riverside Cemeteries
A Fall Foliage Bus Tour 

Tales & Treasures Bus Tour of Historic Rochester

Do you remember when downtown Rochester was a wonderful place to shop with great department stores like Sibley’s, Edward’s, McCurdy’s & Forman’s? Do you know where the wealthy flour millers, businessmen, and politicians of early Rochester lived before the East Avenue area developed? Hear tales of Rochester’s past and see historic buildings which still exist in the downtown area. Visit the famous "Ruffled Shirt & Silk Stocking" district and Grove Place, in Rochester’s vibrant cultural district, where the famous Gibbs, Ward, and Selden families lived for over 100 years.

View ArtWalk, a fascinating outdoor art trail in Rochester’s Neighborhood of the Arts. See architectural landmarks in Rochester dating back to 1816 such as Brown’s Race in the High Falls area, where flour mills and industry once flourished making Rochester famous. Admire the beauty of Rochester’s first church, St. Luke’s Episcopal, where the early pioneers and elite worshiped together. Listen to stories that will amuse native Rochesterians or short time residents, and bring back wonderful memories of bygone days. Anyone who has taken Warren’s tours before will not want to miss another opportunity to be with Rochester’s most knowledgeable and entertaining tour guide.

To Arrange For Tours

You can phone (585-442-0099) or click on the link to send an email to RochesterHistory, and arrange for a very enjoyable and memorable time for your group. Don’t delay as the tours book up very quickly after they are announced.