The Heart of Forest Lawn Walking Tour
2025-09-19 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-09-05 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-08-15 11:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Forest Lawn Cemetery, 1990 Main St., Buffalo, NY, 14209, United States
Enjoy the beauty of the cemetery while learning why Forest Lawn is a significant historic and cultural site for Western New York. Join our expert tour guides on this introductory walking tour to experience the “heart” of the cemetery’s natural landscape while we share stories of some of our notable permanent residents.
Important Information
Address: Forest Lawn Cemetery, 1990 Main St., Buffalo, NY 14208
Tickets: We do not issue physical or e-tickets; attendees will be checked in by name of ticket purchaser.
Check-in: Check-in takes place at Forest Lawn’s historic Chapel in the heart of the cemetery. Enter the cemetery at any gate and follow the white painted line on the road to the Chapel.
Parking: There is plenty of parking at the Chapel/check-in location.
For Your Comfort: This walk will be approximately 1 mile; we strongly encourage attendees to wear suitable outerwear/footwear as the route may include some wet/muddy and uneven terrain.
Refunds and exchanges: Ticket sales are final. If severe weather is forecasted, we will monitor the conditions for the best chance of proceeding with the tour. No exchanges or refunds unless the tour is canceled.
Questions: Please call us at (716) 427-0727 or email Amizetta Haj, Director of Community Engagement, at ahaj@forest-lawn.com.

The Famous Sunday in the Cemetery Trolley Tour
2025-09-14 15:00 - 17:00, 2025-09-14 12:30 - 14:30, 2025-09-14 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-09-07 15:00 - 17:00, 2025-09-07 12:30 - 14:30, 2025-09-07 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-08-24 15:00 - 17:00, 2025-08-24 12:30 - 14:30 and 7 more dates
Join us aboard our temperature-controlled trolley for our famous theatrical tour! Learn about the cemetery’s history, art and architecture, trees, waterbodies, wildlife, and, most importantly, some of our notable permanent residents; you will even meet a few of them along the way!
Important Information
Tickets: You do not need to print any ticketing information; attendees will be checked in by name of ticket purchaser.
Check-in: Check-in takes place at the Margaret L. Wendt Center located at 1990 Main St., Buffalo, NY 14208. Please enter the cemetery off Main Street, across from Jefferson Avenue. If you need to enter Forest Lawn at the Main Street Gate or Delaware Avenue Gate, just follow the blue line on the road which will take you to the Wendt Center. Doors open 30 minutes prior to the tour start time.
Parking: There is plenty of parking in front and to the right of the Wendt Center.
Food & Beverage: You may bring water in a fully sealed container, but no food is allowed aboard the Trolley.
Photography & Video: You may take still photographs throughout the tour for your own personal use, however, video is prohibited.
Refunds and exchanges: Ticket sales are final. If severe weather is forecasted, we will monitor the conditions for the best chance of proceeding with the tour. No exchanges or refunds unless the tour is canceled.
Questions: Please call us at (716) 427-0727 or email Amizetta Haj, Director of Community Engagement, at ahaj@forest-lawn.com

Due to the nature and length of the route, this tour is not recommended for children under the age of 10.
Our trolley tours are fully accessible and ADA compliant; to accommodate a wheelchair, mobility aid or service animal on the trolley, arrangements must be made in advance. Please contact us by phone or email as indicated under “Questions.”

The Famous Sunday in the Cemetery Walking Tour
2025-09-14 14:00 - 16:00, 2025-09-07 14:00 - 16:00, 2025-08-24 14:00 - 16:00, 2025-08-17 14:00 - 16:00, 2025-08-10 14:00 - 16:00
Join our expert tour guides on this immersive, theatrical walking tour to learn about the cemetery’s history, art and architecture, trees, waterbodies, wildlife, and most importantly, some of our notable permanent residents; you will even meet a few of them along the way!
Important Information
Address: Forest Lawn Cemetery, 1990 Main St., Buffalo, NY 14208
Tickets: There is no need to print any ticketing information; attendees will be checked in by name of ticket purchaser.
Check-in: Check-in takes place at Forest Lawn’s historic Chapel in the heart of the cemetery. Enter the cemetery at any gate and follow the white painted line on the road to the Chapel.
Parking: There is plenty of parking at the Chapel/check-in location.
For Your Comfort: This walk will be approximately 2 miles; we strongly encourage attendees to wear suitable outerwear/footwear as the route may include some wet/muddy and uneven terrain.
Refunds and exchanges: Ticket sales are final. If severe weather is forecasted, we will monitor the conditions for the best chance of proceeding with the tour. No exchanges or refunds unless the tour is canceled.
Questions: Please call us at (716) 427-0727 or email Amizetta Haj, Director of Community Engagement, at ahaj@forest-lawn.com.

Due to the challenging nature of the route, this tour may not be suitable for people with limited mobility or children under the age of 10.

Forest Lawn & the Pan American Exposition Walking Tour
2025-09-13 10:00 - 11:30, 2025-08-16 10:00 - 11:30
Enjoy the beauty of Forest Lawn’s natural landscape while learning how many of the cemetery’s permanent residents are connected to the 1901 Pan American Exposition held in Buffalo.
Important Information
Address: Forest Lawn Cemetery, 1990 Main St., Buffalo, NY 14208
Tickets: There is no need to print any ticketing information; attendees will be checked in by name of ticket purchaser.
Check-in: Check-in takes place at Forest Lawn’s historic Chapel in the heart of the cemetery. Enter the cemetery at any gate and follow the white painted line on the road to the Chapel.
Parking: There is plenty of parking at the Chapel/check-in location.
For Your Comfort: This walk will be approximately 1 mile and includes some hilly terrain; we strongly encourage attendees to wear suitable outerwear/footwear.
Refunds and exchanges: Ticket sales are final. If severe weather is forecasted, we will monitor the conditions for the best chance of proceeding with the tour. No exchanges or refunds unless the tour is canceled.
Questions: Please call us at (716) 427-0727 or email Amizetta Haj, Director of Community Engagement, at ahaj@forest-lawn.com
Due to the challenging nature of the route, this tour may not be suitable for people with limited mobility or children under the age of 10.

Legends on the Lawn Trolley Tour
2025-09-12 10:00 - 12:00
Enjoy the beauty of the cemetery while learning why Forest Lawn is a significant historic and cultural site for Western New York. Join our expert tour guides aboard our temperature-controlled trolley to explore the cemetery’s history, natural landscape, art and architecture, and most importantly, some of our notable permanent residents.
Important Information
Tickets: We do not issue physical or e-tickets; attendees will be checked in by name of purchaser.
Check-in: Check-in takes place right inside Forest Lawn’s Delaware Gate (1411 Delaware Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14209). Check-in and boarding will begin 30 minutes prior to the tour start time.
Parking: There is plenty of parking directly to the left inside Delaware Gate.
Food & Beverage: You may bring water in a fully sealed container, but no food is allowed aboard the Trolley.
Photography & Video: You may take still photographs throughout the tour for your own personal use, however, video is prohibited.
Refunds and exchanges: Ticket sales are final. If severe weather is forecasted, we will monitor the conditions for the best chance of proceeding with the tour. No exchanges or refunds unless the tour is canceled.
Questions: Please call us at (716) 427-0727 or email Amizetta Haj, Director of Community Engagement, at ahaj@forest-lawn.com

Due to the nature and length of the route, this tour is not recommended for children under the age of 10.
Our trolley tours are fully accessible and ADA compliant; to accommodate a wheelchair, mobility aid or service animal on the trolley, arrangements must be made in advance. Please contact us by phone or email as indicated under “Questions.”

Buffalo's Favorite Daughters at Forest Lawn
2025-09-06 11:00 - 12:30
In partnership with No Illusions Tours, join us for a special walking tour through the beautiful park-like setting of the cemetery while hearing stories of some of Buffalo’s most prominent women. Learn about the Mother of Detective Fiction, an early Civil Rights Activist, Art Nouveau Artists, the creator of America’s 1st Childcare Center, the 1st Professional Female Architect in the U.S., and more!
Tickets available through No Illusions website: https://www.noillusionstoursbuffalo.com/tour-descriptions

Art, Architecture & Symbolism of Forest Lawn Walking Tour
2025-09-06 10:00 - 11:30
Enjoy the beauty of the cemetery while we will share many interesting stories behind several of the mausoleums, monuments, statues and sculptures that grace the cemetery’s scenic and historic grounds.
Important Information
Tickets: There is no need to print any ticketing information; attendees will be checked in by name of ticket purchaser.
Check-in: Check-in takes place right inside Forest Lawn’s Delaware Gate (For driving directions please use 1411 Delaware Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14209).
Parking: There is plenty of parking in the lot to the left as you enter Delaware Gate.
For Your Comfort: This walk will be approximately 1 mile and includes some hilly terrain; we strongly encourage attendees to wear suitable outerwear/footwear.
Refunds and exchanges: Ticket sales are final. If severe weather is forecasted, we will monitor the conditions for the best chance of proceeding with the tour. No exchanges or refunds unless the tour is canceled.
Questions: Please call us at 716-427-0727 or email Amizetta Haj, Director of Community Engagement, at ahaj@forest-lawn.com

Due to the challenging nature of the route, this tour may not be suitable for people with limited mobility or children under the age of 10.

African American Ancestral Trolley Tour
2025-08-23 11:00 - 13:00
In partnership with the Afro-American Historical Association of the Niagara Frontier, join us aboard our temperature-controlled trolley for stories of notable African Americans resting inside our gates: political leaders, clergy, civil rights champions, business owners, soldiers, musicians, artists and more. Learn about the local, national and international impact of their contributions and achievements. You will even meet a few of them along the way!
Important Information
Tickets: You do not need to print any ticketing information; attendees will be checked in by name of ticket purchaser.
Check-in: Check-in takes place at the Margaret L. Wendt Center located at 1990 Main St., Buffalo, NY 14208. Please enter the cemetery off Main Street, across from Jefferson Avenue. If you need to enter Forest Lawn at the Main Street Gate or Delaware Avenue Gate, just follow the blue line on the road which will take you to the Wendt Center. Doors open 30 minutes prior to the tour start time.
Parking: There is plenty of parking in front and to the right of the Wendt Center.
Food & Beverage: You may bring water in a fully sealed container, but no food is allowed aboard the Trolley.
Photography & Video: You may take still photographs throughout the tour for your own personal use, however, video is prohibited.
Refunds and exchanges: Ticket sales are final. No exchanges or refunds unless the tour is canceled.
Inclement Weather Policy: If severe weather is forecasted, we will monitor the conditions for the best chance of proceeding with the tour. Cancellations will be announced via email; make sure to check your spam folders.
Questions: Please call us at (716) 427-0727 or email Amizetta Haj, Director of Community Engagement, at ahaj@forest-lawn.com

Due to the nature and length of the route, this tour is not recommended for children under the age of 10.
Our trolley tours are fully accessible and ADA compliant; to accommodate a wheelchair or other mobility aids on the trolley, arrangements must be made in advance. Please contact us by phone or email as indicated under “Questions.”

Original 80 Acres of Forest Lawn Walking Tour
2025-08-23 10:00 - 11:30
Join our expert tour guides to explore the original section of Forest Lawn that was purchased to create the cemetery in 1849 and learn about some of Buffalo’s earliest and notable residents.
Important Information
Address: Forest Lawn Cemetery, 1990 Main St., Buffalo, NY 14208
Tickets: There is no need to print any ticketing information; attendees will be checked in by name of ticket purchaser.
Check-in: Check-in takes place at Forest Lawn’s historic Chapel in the heart of the cemetery. Enter the cemetery at any gate and follow the white painted line on the road to the Chapel.
Parking: There is plenty of parking at the Chapel/check-in location.
For Your Comfort: This walk will be approximately 1 mile and includes some hilly terrain; we strongly encourage attendees to wear suitable outerwear/footwear.
Refunds and exchanges: Ticket sales are final. If severe weather is forecasted, we will monitor the conditions for the best chance of proceeding with the tour. No exchanges or refunds unless the tour is canceled.
Questions: Please call us at (716) 427-0727 or email Amizetta Haj, Director of Community Engagement, at ahaj@forest-lawn.com
Due to the challenging nature of the route, this tour may not be suitable for people with limited mobility or children under the age of 10.
