Private Tour
Private Walking Tour of Hoboken, Only Half a Mile from Manhattan!
Overview
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3 hours
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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
Additional Info
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 ($3.00, 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 ($10.00, 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
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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
To get a feel for Hoboken: www.nytimes.com/1985/11/15/arts/hoboken-a-10-minute-ride-to-far-away.html
This is a private tour — Only your group will participate
Guests with children too young for a multi-hour walking tour should bring their own stroller(s)
Food and drinks
Gratuities
What To Expect
Hoboken
The following attractions are only examples of where we can go and what Hoboken has to offer. We can certainly customize based on your preferences!
Hoboken Waterfront Walkway
Hoboken'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!
Options
Meet in Hoboken (North)
Standard Pricing: Meet at 1401 Frank Sinatra Drive in Hoboken, where the NY Waterway Ferry from Midtown Manhattan arrives. You can also Uber.
Contact me with any questions: I will contact you after booking to provide transit advice (if needed) and to confirm our exact meeting details.
Starting point:
1401 Frank Sinatra Dr, Hoboken, NJ 07030, USA
Meet in Hoboken (South)
Standard pricing: Meet at 1 Hudson Place in Hoboken, where the PATH Train and NY Waterway Ferry from Lower Manhattan arrive. You can also Uber.
Contact me with any questions: I will contact you after booking to provide transit advice (if needed) and to confirm our exact meeting details.
Starting point:
1 Hudson Pl, Hoboken, NJ 07030, USA
Meet in Manhattan (PATH Train)
Includes escort to Hoboken: I will meet you near one of the PATH train stations in Manhattan, and we will travel to Hoboken together via train.
Includes one-way train tickets: For each member of your group. I will provide the tickets. I will contact you after booking to confirm exact meeting details.
Starting points:
14 St, New York, NY 10011, USA
World Trade Center, 10007, 70 Vesey St, New York, NY 10006, USA
Meet in Manhattan (Ferry)
Includes escort to Hoboken: I will meet you at the NY Waterway Ferry in Midtown Manhattan (459 12th Ave) or Lower Manhattan (Brookfield Place Terminal).
Includes one-way ferry tickets: For each member of your group. I will provide the tickets. I will contact you after booking to confirm exact meeting details.
Starting points:
Brookfield Place Terminal, New York, NY 10282, USA
Ferry NY Waterway, 459 12th Ave, New York, NY 10001, USA
Reviews
28 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Excellent tour!
Rae P,
Oct 23, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Greg was so kind and reached out the morning of our 2:00pm tour. I asked places to recommend for lunch and he gave me so many choices and once we decided he changed our meeting place to be more convenient to where we had lunch. We are from SoCal but I lived in Caldwell, NJ for 9 years and had no knowledge of Hoboken. Whenever we are in a new city we like to take a walking tour as we learn so much in short time and can navigate the city on our own after the tour. We were a little concerned that the tour was 3 hours but the time flew and Greg went at our pace as we are a little older. We found Hoboken to be so charming and have every intention to come back for a visit. I plan on a girls trip soon and will take this tour again with my friends. It was like walking with an old friend. We want to thank Greg for teaching us history and making us fall in love with this small but amazing city!
Perfect for NY/NJ locals with out of town guests
kennydZ2815BZ,
Oct 8, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We live in Manhattan and are always looking for new and interesting things to do when my brother and his family visit from California. This was perfect - very easy to get to, low stress, highly customizable, and overall a really fun and engaging way to spend an afternoon. Greg was great! He was knowledgeable, friendly and energetic. He makes you feel right at home. I had been to Hoboken many times before but never realized how much there was to discover. Greg really brings the place to life. Highly recommend if you are looking for something unique and an original tourist experience!
Great tour!
Jim D,
Aug 24, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Greg is an excellent guide. We started the tour on the waterfront learning all about Hoboken’s history. We finished the waterfront at Steven’s Institute with a talk about the founding family, before heading into the residential tree lined streets of town. We enjoyed great stops for food and ice cream all while passing by Frank Sinatra’s childhood home. It was also fun to see the connections between Hoboken and Jersey City. Greg is easy going, loves questions and makes the several hour tour feel much shorter. Wear comfortable shoes!
A Hoboken Great Time!
cindyaO6991BQ,
Aug 9, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Greg was a wonderful guide - friendly, energetic, knowledgeable, and arrived on time. It was a great way to explore and appreciate the town. Be prepared to log some steps!
Texas meets Hoboken
Kim L,
Aug 6, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Greg is an awesome guide. He personable, energetic and took his time giving us an immersive experience in Hoboken. Lots of knowledge and fun facts about Hoboken. Gave opportunities for photos, water, restroom, etc. highly recommend his tour.
Amazing Hoboken walking tour!
D219WWzacharyk,
Jun 8, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Greg was an amazing tour guide, he showed us so many amazing spots and was able to change the pace of the tour to fit our needs. We got to learn so much about Hoboken and the history surrounding it, and got to enjoy the beauty of the city. 10/10 would go again!
The perfect walking tour of charming Hoboken, NJ
Sarah K,
Jun 8, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This tour made us love Hoboken, NJ! My 25-year-old son and I really liked that this tour was private so we could customize how we needed. The walk was easy and pleasant as well as informative, and with lots of great stops along the way. Greg was the perfect tour guide: a knowledgeable local, friendly and fun, accommodating and easy going, plus he gave great tips and suggestions, even after the tour was done! He provided a list of restaurants to try which was so appreciated and spot on! We highly recommend booking this tour above any others. Do it now!
Excellent walking tour of Hoboken, NJ
hilaryyy,
Apr 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My son recently moved to Hoboken and during my visit we came upon this tour. Booking and communication with Greg was excellent. He promptly met us at our meeting spot and we had a wonderful few hours exploring Hoboken and learning the history of the town. He was extremely knowledgeable of the area, the buildings, businesses and overall a delightful time. My son and I both highly recommend this tour with Greg. You will learn about the many layers of Hoboken and what a special place it is.
Wonderful opportunity to...
Dale K,
Apr 11, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Wonderful opportunity to walk throughout Hoboken, learn its history and its neighborhoods. Be ready for walking
Great for locals and out-of-towners
665samuelg,
Nov 19, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My wife and I are New Jersey natives, but have never been to Hoboken. So what better way to learn about and explore the city than with a walking tour. Greg was very accommodating and arranged to meet us at a location and time that was most convenient for us. He was knowledgeable, informative and flexible, showing us what interested us the most. I can’t recommend Greg and his personalized tour enough. It is great for New Jerseyans and out of town tourists alike.
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