--- title: Private Walking Tour of Hoboken, Only Half a Mile from Manhattan! lang: en type: tour city: New York country: United States price: 163 currency: EUR price_unit: per_group availability: bookable rating: 5 reviews: 36 duration_minutes: 180 languages: [en] free_cancellation: "true" rank_in_category: 21 of 71 (Walking Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-10-21 data_updated: 2026-10-21 canonical: https://guidekin.com/usa/new-york/tours/private-walking-tour-of-hoboken-only-half-a-mile-from-manhattan/ --- # Private Walking Tour of Hoboken, Only Half a Mile from Manhattan! In our comparison: #21 of 71 in Walking Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview *Recipient of TripAdvisor / Viator's Badge of Excellence* 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 ## Before you book - Meeting point: Best if you want to meet at Grand… - Starts 09:30, 09:45, 10:00: 3 departures a day - Food included: see what is included - Strollers OK: infants accepted **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €163 per group/vehicle for the Meet in Hoboken: 1401 Sinatra option; other options up to €217 - Duration: 3h - Rating: 5.0/5 from 36 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Viamo Tours - Group: Private tour, your party only - Guide languages: English - Start times: 09:30, 09:45, 10:00 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-21 ## Reviews 5.0 from 36 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 100% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 36 of 36. - 5 stars: 36 (100%) - 4 stars: 0 (0%) - 3 stars: 0 (0%) - 2 stars: 0 (0%) - 1 star: 0 (0%) ## Tour options Prices are the operator's current list price for two travellers (whole euros); options sold only to bigger parties say so; pick the option on the booking page. | Option | Price | Guide languages | Details | |---|---|---|---| | Meet in Hoboken: 1401 Sinatra | €163 per group | English | 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 1-2 weeks before the tour 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: 95 Washington | €163 per group | English | Standard pricing: Meet at Carlo's Bakery in Hoboken, a 5-min walk from where the NY Waterway Ferry from Lower Manhattan and PATH trains arrive. Contact me with any questions: I will contact you 1-2 weeks before the tour to provide transit advice (if needed) and to confirm our exact meeting details. Starting point: 95 Washington St, Hoboken, NJ 07030, USA | | Meet in Manhattan: 32nd & 6th | €172 per group | English | Includes escort to Hoboken: I will meet you outside the 33rd St PATH Station in Midtown Manhattan (99 W. 32nd), and we will travel to Hoboken via train. Includes one-way train tickets: For each member of your group. I will provide the tickets. I will contact you 1-2 weeks before the tour to confirm details. Starting point: 99 W 32nd St, New York, NY 10001, USA | | Meet in Manhattan: 42nd & Park | €181 per group | English | Includes escort to Hoboken: I will meet you at Grand Central Terminal in Manhattan (89 E. 42nd), and we will walk to the PATH train to Hoboken together. Includes one-way train tickets: For each member of your group. I will provide the tickets. I will contact you 1-2 weeks before the tour to confirm details. Starting point: Grand Central Terminal, 89 E 42nd St, New York, NY 10017, USA | | Meet in Manhattan: Ferry | €217 per group | English | Includes escort to Hoboken: I will meet you at the NY Waterway Ferry in Midtown Manhattan (459 12th Ave at 39th St) and we will ride to Hoboken together. Includes one-way ferry tickets: For each member of your group. I will provide the tickets. I will contact you 1-2 weeks before the tour to confirm details. Starting point: Midtown / W. 39th St., 12th Ave, New York, NY 10018, USA | ## 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 ## Itinerary 1. **Hoboken** (10m) - 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! 2. **Hudson River Waterfront Walkway** (10m) - 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! 3. **Pier A Park** (10m) - Hoboken 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... 4. **Hoboken’s residential streetscape is defined by picturesque, tree-lined block...** (10m) - 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... 5. **Hoboken Historical Museum** (10m) - Hoboken 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.... 6. **Hoboken's ferry-and-rail terminal embodies the city's past, present, and future** (10m) - 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... 7. **Washington Street is Hoboken’s main commercial thoroughfare, running approxim...** (10m) - 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.... 8. **Located only two miles north of Ellis Island, Hoboken was a prominent destina...** (10m) - 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,... 9. **Like Fiore's, Carlo's Bakery is a Hoboken original** (10m) - Founded in 1910, the shop has gained national and international acclaim since TLC created "Cake Boss" in 2009, covering the bakery's owner (Buddy Valastro Jr.) and operations. For out-of-towners seeking other well-known brands without Manhattan crowds, Hoboken also has a... 10. **Kikilu quickly shot to the top of Hoboken’s must-see (and must-taste** (10m) - ) attractions with our guests. The family-owned shop makes its gelato on-site and is considered the best you’ll find outside Italy. (Again, this is just one example of where we can stop!) 11. **Along with (allegedly) having “the most bars per square mile” in the United S...** (10m) - Along with (allegedly) having “the most bars per square mile” in the United States, Hoboken features countless bagel shops and pizzerias, creating ample opportunity for our guests to sample New York style bagels, pizza, and bacon-egg-and-cheeses (the classic American... 12. **Stevens Institute of Technology** (10m) - Stevens is a top-100 American university perched on a hill above the Hudson River. The campus includes Castle Point, which is the highest point in Hoboken. The campus offers still more spectacular views of New York City – including the Empire State Building in Midtown... 13. **OPTIONAL: For guests who'd like to venture into Jersey City, we can head abou...** (5m) - OPTIONAL: For guests who'd like to venture into Jersey City, we can head about half-a-mile (0,8km) south of the Hoboken Terminal to check out Newport Green Park, Newport Sand Beach, and Water's Soul by Jaume Plensa, the latter of which is an 80-foot tall sculpture at the edge... 14. **OPTIONAL: For guests who'd like to venture into Jersey City, we can head abou...** (5m) - OPTIONAL: For guests who'd like to venture into Jersey City, we can head about half-a-mile (0,8km) south of the Hoboken Terminal to check out Newport Green Park, Newport Sand Beach, and Water's Soul by Jaume Plensa, the latter of which is an 80-foot tall sculpture at the edge... 15. **OPTIONAL: If you select MEET IN MANHATTAN (FERRY) at checkout, I will meet yo...** (5m) - OPTIONAL: If you select MEET IN MANHATTAN (FERRY) at checkout, I will meet you at the NY Waterway Ferry in Midtown Manhattan (459 12th Ave) or Lower Manhattan (Brookfield Place Terminal). The tour price for this option includes a one-way ferry ticket for each member of your... 16. **Greeley Square Park** (5m) - OPTIONAL: If you select MEET IN MANHATTAN (32RD & 6TH) at checkout, I will meet you at Greeley Square Park in Manhattan, where the PATH train to Hoboken departs (99 West 32nd St). The tour price for this option includes a one-way PATH train ticket for each member of your... 17. **Grand Central Terminal** (5m) - OPTIONAL: If you select MEET IN MANHATTAN (42ND & PARK) at checkout, I will meet you at Grand Central Terminal in Manhattan. We will then walk to the PATH train to Hoboken together. The tour price for this option includes a one-way PATH train ticket for each member of your... ## Schedule - Runs: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri - Departures: 09:30, 09:45, 10:00 - Schedule last checked: 2026-10-21 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. ## Meeting point 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. Ends: 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 day in Hoboken, whether at a cafe, bar, or restaurant — or along the waterfront!, 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 day in Hoboken, whether at a cafe, bar, or restaurant — or along the waterfront! ## 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 ## Cost for your party | People | Total | Per person | |---|---|---| | 2 | €163 | €82 | | 4 | €163 | €41 | Cheapest option for that party size from the operator's current price tiers; the calendar shows the exact figure for your date. 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