Buffalo chicken wings food tour: History and tastings

Ride through Buffalo tasting the accidental invention that became an American icon

The Wing Ride is a 3-hour guided bike tour through Buffalo that traces chicken wings from their invention to today, with stops at Anchor Bar and Tiny Thai for tastings, a private meeting with Lina Brown Young (daughter of Buffalo's original King of Wings), and dinner included. The tour covers 9–10 miles by bike. You'll hear the real story behind who created the first Buffalo wing and sample recipes that connect past to present. Minimum age is 12. A live English-speaking guide leads the group.

Step-by-step itinerary

Buffalo wings history and tasting tour

• Talk with Lina Brown Young
• Sample mumbo wings
• Debrief about the tour
• Possible singing session

The experience

You're on a bike for most of the afternoon, moving between three stops that tell the story of how an accident in a kitchen became an American staple. The tour starts with Lina Brown Young, who opens her home to share personal photos, stories, and her father's mumbo wing recipe: a formula that disappeared for 23 years and surfaces here. From there you ride to Anchor Bar, where the guide walks you through the wild origin of their wings and you taste the classic version that started it all. The final stop is Tiny Thai, where a legendary recipe connects the history you've just learned to where chicken wings are headed.

Dinner is included across the three tastings, so you're eating as you go rather than sitting down for a meal. The ride itself is 9–10 miles, broken up by the stops and the stories at each one. This tour has run on Food Network, in the New York Times, and on Vice Media, so the narrative is tight and the stops are chosen for what they actually reveal, not just for the wings themselves.

What’s included

• Bike rental (regular or e-bike, depending on your choice).
• dinner across three tastings at Lina Brown Young's home, Anchor Bar, and Tiny Thai.
• a live English-speaking guide leading the route and the stories at each stop.

Options for this experience

4 options

Private tour with regular bikesGuide in English · Available from 22 Apr 2027Private tour: an experience reserved only for your group

Private tour with e-bikesGuide in English · Available from 22 Apr 2027Private tour: an experience reserved only for your group

Guided tour with a regular bikeGuide in English · 16:00Road Bike Rental: Wing Ride

Guided tour with an e-bikeGuide in English · 16:00Road E-Bike Rental: Wing Ride

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesThursday to SaturdayDeparts at 16:00Last departure this season: 31 Oct

Book up to12h before

AgesAdult (12 to 80 years) · Under 12: can't be booked

GroupUp to 12

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortPublic transport nearby

Operated by Buffalo Bike Tours

Is this one for you?Choose the private tour if you're traveling as a family or a small group and want the stops and the stories to yourself. Pick the guided group tour if you'd rather meet other wing enthusiasts and split the cost. E-bikes make the 9–10 miles easier if you prefer less pedaling. Regular bikes work fine if you're comfortable on two wheels.

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Top questions

Can I do this tour if I've never ridden a bike before?

The tour is suitable for all physical fitness levels and covers 9–10 miles total, but it is a bike tour, so you need to be comfortable pedaling. Public transportation options are available nearby if you want to meet the group at a stop rather than ride the full distance.

What's the story behind Lina Brown Young's mumbo wing recipe?

Lina's father was Buffalo's original King of Wings, and his mumbo wing recipe was lost for 23 years before resurfacing. She shares personal photos and stories about how it came to be, and you'll taste it as part of the tour.

Do I get to eat at all three stops?

Yes. Dinner is included and distributed across the three tastings: you'll sample wings at Lina Brown Young's home, at Anchor Bar, and at Tiny Thai. You're eating throughout the afternoon rather than at a single sit-down meal.

What's the difference between the private tour and the guided group tour?

The private tour is just your group on bikes. The guided group tour shares the route and stops with other riders. Both options come with regular bikes or e-bikes, so you can choose based on how much pedal power you want to use.

How long does the whole thing take?

The tour runs 3 hours from start to finish, including all three stops and the stories at each one.

Is there a minimum age?

Yes, riders must be at least 12 years old.