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 offers a variety of ways to explore the city: register for a customized neighborhood tour with a friendly local, take an immersive neighborhood walk led by community groups, join a fast and flexible tour of downtown, or explore on your own with self-guided walks.
Saturday, Sept. 18 2021
Explore Chicago with a local guide for International Greeter Day! This is a free, walk-up only event and no reservations are required. Join us on walking tours of three unique areas:
Tours will meet in Millennium Park (Chase Promenade tent, north end) from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sept. 18. This year’s event will also feature a new scavenger hunt starting at 10:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m., and 1:30 p.m.
These personalized tours offer a deep dive into the Chicago neighborhood of your choice, led by a friendly local. A recipient of TripAdvisor’s Certificate of Excellence, these two to four hour tours are conducted in over a dozen languages.
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:
This new tour series features free neighborhood walks led by diverse community groups and neighborhood organizations. These immersive tours will highlight each community’s unique stories, top attractions, and under-the-radar finds — all through the eyes of the people who know their neighborhood the best. Capacity is limited, sign-up for these free walks today.
Upcoming walking tours:
Explore Chicago’s diverse neighborhoods at your own pace 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.
Looking for a quick and easy tour of downtown Chicago’s top sights? Let InstaGreeter take you on a free hour-long guided walk, without the need to register in advance. Tours begin at 11:30 a.m. every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday at the Chicago Cultural Center Welcome Center (77 E. Randolph St.).
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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