Private Walking Tour of Hoboken, Only Half a Mile from Manhattan!
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Join me on a private walking tour of Hoboken, a charming waterfront city only half-a-mile (0,8km) west of Manhattan, across the Hudson River. Look it up on Google Maps! Hoboken is an oft-overlooked gem whose skyline views, riverfront parks, industrial past, immigrant influences, brownstones, cafes, shops and food offer a unique look at local life and history. Accessible from Manhattan via ferry (5-10 mins), train (10-15 mins) or Uber/Lyft. Choose MEET IN HOBOKEN or MEET IN MANHATTAN when booking. Contact us to determine the best option for your group. Step away from New York City's tourist crowds — feel like you're visiting a friend — leave with a better understanding of local life! *Scroll down for full itinerary (under ITINERARY or WHAT TO EXPECT). Certain mobile apps do not show these details, so you may need to view on the web.* Operated by Viamo Tours, LLC Hosted by Greg Guglielmo I've been giving tours for years and began publishing online in 2023 Parlo un po' d'italiano3 hours 30 minutes
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Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)
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Adult : 2
Inclusions & Exclusions
A private, customizable walking tour of Hoboken (~3.5 hours) — feel like you're visiting a friend!
Understand local life and history through Hoboken's street life, brownstones, cafes, shops, and food
Enjoy majestic views of the New York City skyline from Hoboken's waterfront parks
Learn about Hoboken's unique industrial past, rich immigrant influences, and post-industrial rebirth
Step away from Manhattan's tourist crowds and into a local neighborhood
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If you select MEET IN MANHATTAN at checkout, the price INCLUDES your one-way ferry or train ticket
To get a feel for Hoboken: www.nytimes.com/1985/11/15/arts/hoboken-a-10-minute-ride-to-far-away.html
Guests with children too young for a multi-hour walking tour should bring their own stroller(s)
Tickets to Hoboken Museum if you wish to stop there ($5). Only open in afternoon. Closed on Mondays.
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Hoboken
Hoboken, United StatesThe following attractions are only examples of where we can go and what Hoboken has to offer. We can certainly customize based on your preferences!30 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView Location2
Hoboken Waterfront Walkway
340 Sinatra Dr, Hoboken, United States, 07030Hoboken's Waterfront offers expansive views of the Hudson River and New York City skyline, which many of our guests say are worth the trip alone. We’ll explore both the northern and southern waterfronts. Check out the photos above!10 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView Location3
Pier A Park
100 Sinatra Dr, Hoboken, United States, 07030-5781Hoboken has transformed its former industrial piers into beautiful parks and promenades, with some bars and restaurants located immediately adjacent to the southern walkway.
The largest of these is Pier A Park, which extends almost 800 feet into the Hudson River and offers a unique combination of sunshine, serenity, open space, and Manhattan views.
The Urban Land Institute named Pier A Park one of the top 10 urban parks in the United States.10 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView Location4
Hoboken’s residential streetscape is defined by picturesque, tree-lined blocks of three- and four-story Greek Revival and Italianate buildings, largely built in the late 1800s.
Together with its numerous sidewalk cafes (and a few cobblestone streets), we will enjoy a peaceful escape from New York City. You won’t believe you’re only a mile from Times Square!10 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView Location
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Hoboken Historical Museum
1301 Hudson St, Hoboken, United States, 07030-7427Hoboken is the birthplace of baseball, Frank Sinatra, and the zipper; key player in American wars, immigration, and industrialization; and former home to some of the 20th century's most advanced shipyards and factories, including Maxwell House, Lipton Tea and Tootsie Roll.
We’ll discuss this history during our time together, and for guests who want to learn even more, we can stop by Hoboken’s quaint historical museum.
(Please note that the museum is only open in the afternoon, and it is closed on Mondays. The $5 entry fee is not included in the tour.)10 minutes • Admission Ticket Not IncludedView Location6
Hoboken's ferry-and-rail terminal embodies the city's past, present, and future. The Beaux Arts station was built in 1907 and served as the starting point for the first multi-unit electric train in 1930, helmed by Thomas Edison.
Though often overshadowed by its New York City neighbors, it is the ninth-busiest railroad station in North America. (You'd never know it based on its quaintness.)
The interior waiting room remains beautiful and creates the sensation that you've traveled back in time. 10 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView Location
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Washington Street is Hoboken’s main commercial thoroughfare, running approximately one mile (1,6km) from the very top to the very bottom of Hoboken. It is home to restaurants, bars, bagel shops, bakeries, cafes, and shops – many of which are still locally owned and operated.
The American Planning Association once named it one of the “10 Great Streets in America.”10 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView Location
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Located only two miles north of Ellis Island, Hoboken was a prominent destination for German and Irish immigrants in the 19th century and Italians and Puerto Ricans in the 20th century.
Their influences remain visible in contemporary Hoboken’s delis, cafes, bakeries, restaurants, churches, festivals, social clubs, and people.
Founded in 1913, Fiore’s House of Quality is among the most famous of these “original” local eateries, offering housemade mozzarella and locally famous daily sandwich specials.
Guests seeking a taste of Hoboken’s old Italian-American influence love to stop here. (Fiore’s is but one example. We can stop anywhere you’d like!)10 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView Location
Meeting and Pickup
Starting point
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Best if you want to meet near the PATH station in Lower Manhattan, and then travel by train to Hoboken together. The tour price for this option includes a one-way train ticket for each member of your group. I will provide the tickets. CHOOSE *MEET IN MANHATTAN (PATH TRAIN)* WHEN BOOKING.View Location
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Best if you want to meet near a PATH station in Midtown Manhattan or Chelsea, and then travel by train to Hoboken together. The tour price for this option includes a one-way train ticket for each member of your group. I will provide the tickets. CHOOSE *MEET IN MANHATTAN (PATH TRAIN)* WHEN BOOKING.View Location
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Best if you want to meet in Midtown Manhattan (459 12th Avenue), and then take the ferry to Hoboken together. The tour price for this option includes a one-way ferry ticket for each member of your group. I will provide the tickets. CHOOSE *MEET IN MIDTOWN MANHATTAN (FERRY)* WHEN BOOKING.View Location
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Best if you want to meet in Lower Manhattan (Brookfield Place Terminal), and then take the ferry to Hoboken together. The tour price for this option includes a one-way ferry ticket for each member of your group. I will provide the tickets. CHOOSE *MEET IN LOWER MANHATTAN (FERRY)* WHEN BOOKING.View Location
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At the end of the tour, I will walk you to the PATH train or ferry to Manhattan. (The ferry to Midtown runs from this location.) Or I can leave you to enjoy the rest of the evening in Hoboken, whether at a cafe, bar, or restaurant — or along the waterfront!View Location
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At the end of the tour, I will walk you to the PATH train or ferry to Manhattan. (Both the PATH and ferry run from this location.) Or I can leave you to enjoy the rest of the evening in Hoboken, whether at a cafe, bar, or restaurant — or along the waterfront!View Location
End point
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At the end of the tour, I will walk you to the PATH train or ferry to Manhattan. (The ferry to Midtown runs from this location.) Or I can leave you to enjoy the rest of the evening in Hoboken, whether at a cafe, bar, or restaurant — or along the waterfront!View Location
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At the end of the tour, I will walk you to the PATH train or ferry to Manhattan. (Both the PATH and ferry run from this location.) Or I can leave you to enjoy the rest of the evening in Hoboken, whether at a cafe, bar, or restaurant — or along the waterfront!View Location
Pickup details
Customers must make their own way to and meet at the start point- Travelers CANNOT choose a custom pickup or meeting location.
Additional Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- At checkout, there are two options to MEET IN HOBOKEN (standard pricing) and two options to MEET IN MANHATTAN (costs extra). Please contact me if you need transit advice or help determining the best meeting option for your group.
- The MEET IN MANHATTAN options *include* the price of the one-way ferry or train tickets for each member of your group. They also require extra time and that I pay for myself to travel to and from Manhattan. (Hence the extra costs.)
- MEET IN HOBOKEN (SOUTH) — 1 HUDSON PLACE: Take the PATH train from Manhattan ($2.75, 10-15 mins), NY Waterway Ferry from Brookfield Place Terminal in Lower Manhattan ($7.50, 10 mins, beautiful views), or an Uber/Lyft.
- MEET IN HOBOKEN (NORTH) — 1401 FRANK SINATRA DRIVE: Take the NY Waterway Ferry from 459 12th Avenue in Midtown Manhattan ($9.50, 5-10 mins, beautiful views) or an Uber/Lyft.
- MEET IN MANHATTAN (FERRY): Meet at the NY Waterway Ferry Terminal in Midtown Manhattan (459 12th Avenue) or Lower Manhattan (Brookfield Place Terminal) and take the ferry to Hoboken together.
- MEET IN MANHATTAN (PATH TRAIN): Meet near a PATH train station in Manhattan and travel to Hoboken together. PATH stations are located at 33rd St, 23rd St, 14th St, 9th St, Christopher St or World Trade Center.
- Not recommended for travelers who are uncomfortable completing a multi-hour walking tour
Language And Guide
Tour Guide Available In
- English
Ticket Details
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- One per booking
Ticket Redemption
No redemption point. This is a direct entry ticketCancellation & Refunds
Cancellable up to 24 hours before the travel date (local supplier time) for a full refund. A 100% cancellation penalty applies for cancellations submitted less than 24 hours before the start time.- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Suplier may cancel the activity on account of bad weather conditions.
- Cancel at least 1 day before activity starts in America/New_York time to receive 100% refund.
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