COVID-19 updates
The free Chicago Greeter tours are led by friendly locals who will guide you through authentic Chicago — its fascinating histories, diverse cultural traditions, iconic landmarks, and off-the-beaten-path gems.
Chicago Greeter is currently offering in-person, socially distant tours for small groups, along with self-guided walking tours created by locals.
A recipient of TripAdvisor’s Certificate of Excellence, these two to four hour tours of Chicago’s diverse neighborhoods are conducted in over a dozen languages. Your guide can even customize your tour to focus on your interest areas, including architecture, dining, LGBTQ+, family fun, and more.
Chicago Greeter and Choose Chicago are committed to providing a safe experience for its volunteers and visitors. Our tours will be operating with the following safety precautions:
Explore Chicago’s diverse neighborhoods with these self-guided Chicago Greeter tours, presented by Bank of America. These walking tours have been curated by expert locals to showcase each neighborhood’s unique history, culture, and hidden gems.
InstaGreeter walking tours are currently unavailable. Check back for updates.
Looking for more flexibility? Let InstaGreeter’s tours take you on a free hour-long guided walk of downtown Chicago, without the need to register in advance. Check back for the 2021 schedule and tour locations.
Have questions about InstaGreeter visits? View our InstaGreeter FAQs.
Love Chicago? Want to show visitors from all around the world your favorite spots in your favorite neighborhoods? Volunteer as a Chicago Greeter. No additional experience is necessary; all you need is a passion for Chicago and knowledge of all it has to offer. You can even customize your visits to your specific interests.
Have questions about becoming a Chicago Greeter? View our Volunteer FAQs.
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