Private Walking Tour of Hoboken, Only Half a Mile from Manhattan!

5.0(36)3 hFree cancellationBy Viamo Tours

About this activity

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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 MANHATTAN when booking.

Step away from New York City's tourist crowds — feel like you're visiting a friend — leave with a better understanding of local life!

This is a private tour - Only your group will participate

Tours are in English - Parlo anche Italiano a livello intermedio

Hosted by Greg, who lives in Hoboken and is a licensed New York City tour guide

What's included

✓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
✓A private, customizable walking tour of Hoboken (~3.0 hours) — feel like you're visiting a friend!
✓If you select MEET IN MANHATTAN at checkout, the price INCLUDES your one-way ferry or train tickets

Not included

✕Guests with children too young for a multi-hour walking tour should bring their own stroller(s)
✕Food and drinks
✕Gratuities

Meeting and pickup

Best if you want to meet at Grand Central Terminal in Midtown Manhattan, and then walk to the PATH train to Hoboken together. The 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: 42ND & PARK* WHEN BOOKING.
Best if you want to meet at the 33rd Street PATH station in Midtown Manhattan, and then take the 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: 32ND & 6TH* WHEN BOOKING.
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 MANHATTAN: FERRY* WHEN BOOKING.
Best if you are traveling to Hoboken via NY Waterway Ferry from Midtown Manhattan ($10.25, 5-10 mins, great views!). The Ferry leaves Manhattan from 459 12th Avenue (at West 39th Street). You can also Uber/Lyft. CHOOSE *MEET IN HOBOKEN: 1401 SINATRA* WHEN BOOKING.
Best if you are traveling to Hoboken via PATH Train from Manhattan ($3.00, 10-15 mins) or NY Waterway Ferry from Brookfield Place Terminal in Lower Manhattan ($7.70, 10 mins, great views!). You can also Uber/Lyft. CHOOSE *MEET IN HOBOKEN: 95 WASHINGTON* WHEN BOOKING.

Good to know

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 options to MEET IN HOBOKEN (standard pricing) and 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 *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.)
Not recommended for travelers who are uncomfortable completing a multi-hour walking tour

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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