Hoboken Audio Tour: Icons, Legends, and Sweet Sounds of Sinatra’s City

Above photo: Theornamentalist, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0. Cropped & resized.

Underneath Hoboken’s brick facades and bustling avenues hide tales that shaped not only the city, but the world beyond. This self-guided audio tour is your key to discovering secret histories and wild true stories most visitors rush past—right where they happened.

What led to midnight block parties at Maxwell’s that once drew police sirens? Which notorious millionaire gave her dog an alias to dodge tax collectors at the Yellow Flats? What’s really hidden behind the old red-brick walls of a church now transformed into luxury homes?

Move from legendary music haunts pulsing with ghosts of rock rebels to corridors where fortune, scandal, and reinvention quietly played out. Walk through mystery and drama on every corner. Hoboken will shift beneath your feet as forgotten legends come alive.

The city is calling for explorers. Start listening—and prepare to see Hoboken in a way few ever do.

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• Duration: 2 hours 2 minutes
  
• Distance: Around 5.6 km (3.5 miles)
  
• Audio Content: up to 44min
  
• Stops: 20 captivating landmarks including Maxwell's, United Synagogue of Hoboken, Association of Exempt Firemen Building
  

Experience the charm of Hoboken like never before. Dive deep into tales of yesteryears, marvel at architectural wonders, and feel the pulse of the city as you navigate through its vibrant streets.

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• Professionally narrated audio stories bringing Hoboken's history to life
  
• Interactive map to guide your journey seamlessly
  
• Opportunities to explore and capture the city's most picturesque spots
  
• Flexibility to start, pause, and resume the tour at your convenience
  

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• This is a self-guided audio tour on your phone so no in-person guide.
  
• You'll need a smartphone with Android 7.0+ or iOS 16+ (iPhone 8 or later).
  
• You can start the tour at any time (the event time does not matter).
  
• The tour will be available to you forever so you can explore on any day.
  
• Bring headphones and make sure your phone is charged!
  

Once you book the tour, you'll receive an email within 10 minutes containing your unique redemption code and simple instructions to download our app. Enter the code, and you're all set to explore Hoboken on your terms.
It doesn't matter which date or time you select, when you redeem the code, the audio tour will be available to you permanently so you can explore on any day.

Whether you're a solo traveler, a couple seeking a romantic escapade, a family on an educational outing, or a group of friends eager for adventure, this tour caters to all. It's perfect for those who value flexibility, rich storytelling, and the freedom to explore without constraints.

AllTours is your ultimate travel companion for immersive audio tours. Discover cities like never before as our app reveals the stories behind the sights. Just plug in your headphones and explore!

With AllTours, you'll experience:

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• Immersive Experiences: Our digital guides bring landmarks to life with captivating stories and historical insights
  
• Offline Access: Download tours and maps for offline use – perfect for travelers concerned about data usage
  
• Interactive Maps: Navigate effortlessly with our user-friendly interface showing the optimal route
  
• Flexibility: Start, pause, and resume tours whenever you want – explore at your own pace
  
• Multilingual Support: Enjoy tours in your preferred language with our extensive language options
  

AllTours transforms ordinary sightseeing into extraordinary adventures. From iconic landmarks to hidden gems, we help you explore like a local while learning fascinating stories along the way.

You will visit the following locations:

• 🪣  Maxwell's (5min)
• 🏢  Buildings at 1200–1206 Washington Street (2min)
• ⛪  First Baptist Church (Hoboken, New Jersey) (1min)
• 🎨  Hoboken Arts and Music Festival (2min)
• 📍  Engine Company No. 6 (1min)
• 📍  Engine Company No. 5 (1min)
• 📍  Keuffel and Esser Manufacturing Complex (2min)
• 🎓  Hoboken University Medical Center (5min)
• ⛪  Church of Our Lady of Grace (Hoboken, New Jersey) (1min)
• ⛪  Church of the Holy Innocents (Hoboken, New Jersey) (2min)
• 🗿  Firemen's Monument (Hoboken, New Jersey) (2min)
• 🍺  Hoboken Public Library (2min)
• 🏛️  Edwin A. Stevens Hall (1min)
• 🗿  Statue of Frank Sinatra (1min)
• 🏢  Association of Exempt Firemen Building (2min)
• 📍  The Brass Rail (Hoboken, New Jersey) (2min)
• 🛍️  Carlo's Bake Shop (3min)
• 🏛️  Hoboken City Hall (1min)
• 🕍  United Synagogue of Hoboken (1min)
• 📍  Jefferson Trust Company (1min)

Each stop features engaging audio stories that bring the location's history and significance to life.

Above photo: Nightscream, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 3.0. Cropped & resized.

Above photo: Theornamentalist, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0. Cropped & resized.

Above photo: Theornamentalist, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0. Cropped & resized.

Above photo: Theornamentalist, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0. Cropped & resized.

Above photo: King of Hearts, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0. Cropped & resized.

Our tours are available in 30+ languages to ensure you have the best experience:

🇬🇧 English  • 
🇫🇷 French  • 
🇪🇸 Spanish  • 
🇩🇪 German  • 
🇮🇹 Italian  • 
🇵🇹 Portuguese  • 
🇷🇺 Russian  • 
🇯🇵 Japanese  • 
🇨🇳 Chinese  • 
🇳🇱 Dutch  • 
🇧🇷 Portuguese (Brazil)  • 
🇸🇦 Arabic  • 
🇰🇷 Korean  • 
🇸🇪 Swedish  • 
🇩🇰 Danish  • 
🇫🇮 Finnish  • 
🇵🇱 Polish  • 
🇨🇿 Czech  • 
🇭🇺 Hungarian  • 
🇬🇷 Greek  • 
🇹🇷 Turkish  • 
🇮🇳 Hindi  • 
🇦🇱 Albanian  • 
🇪🇹 Amharic  • 
🇦🇲 Armenian  • 
🇧🇩 Bengali  • 
🇧🇦 Bosnian  • 
🇧🇬 Bulgarian  • 
🇲🇲 Burmese  • 
🇪🇸 Catalan  • 
🇭🇷 Croatian  • 
🇪🇪 Estonian  • 
🇬🇪 Georgian  • 
🇮🇳 Gujarati  • 
🇮🇸 Icelandic  • 
🇮🇩 Indonesian  • 
🇮🇳 Kannada  • 
🇰🇿 Kazakh  • 
🇱🇻 Latvian  • 
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🇰🇪 Swahili  • 
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🇺🇦 Ukrainian  • 
🇵🇰 Urdu  • 
🇻🇳 Vietnamese

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