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Celebrate International Greeter Day in Chicago!

International Greeter Day brings together Chicagoans and visitors from around the world to connect, explore, and experience our city through a local’s eyes.

Join us Saturday, September 19 for a special day of FREE neighborhood walks led by friendly, knowledgeable Chicago Greeters and community residents who are excited to share the neighborhoods they know and love.

📍 Meet: Chase Promenade North Tent, Millennium Park
⏰ Check-in begins at 9 AM. Neighborhood walks begin departing at 10 AM.

Come discover Chicago’s neighborhoods, meet new people, and experience the city from a local perspective.

Check the link in our bio for more details.

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Greeter Sharon showed visitors all the way from Manila around the Loop from skyscrapers, riverwalk views, and all the hidden gems only a local would know.

That’s the magic of Chicago Greeter: connecting our city with the world, one walk at a time.

Greeter Christine for showing our guests from Berlin the best of Chicago’s Chinatown!

From dumplings to dragon gates, Christine gave her visitors the full flavor of one of Chicago’s most vibrant neighborhoods.

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The Chicago Greeter Neighborhood PopUp series is back for August! Free, guided walks with your passionate local volunteer Greeters think insider stories, hidden gems, and neighborhood love you won’t find in any guidebook.

Look for our friendly Greeters holding signs at these neighborhood locations. No registration required, just show up and explore.

Greeter James welcomed visitors from Houston, TX to Chicago with a walking tour of Chinatown! From the Wentworth gate to hidden food gems, they soaked up the neighborhood’s history and flavor.

Turning visitors into friends, one neighborhood at a time.

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Explore Chicago with a local!

No registration required just show up and join a Chicago Greeter Riverwalk InstaGreeter Walk!

Mete at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial on the Chicago Riverwalk Frida - Sunday at 11:30 AM Now through October 18.

Discover the history, architecture, and hidden stories of the Chicago Riverwalk from the perspective of a friendly local volunteer Greeter. Whether you’re visiting Chicago or showing family and friends around the city, everyone is welcome!

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Bronzeville Pop-Up with Chicago Greeter Aparna. Bronzeville is rich with history, culture, art, and stories that helped shape Chicago. From historic landmarks and public art to local businesses and cultural treasures, participants experienced Bronzeville through the eyes of a Chicago Greeter one conversation and one discovery at a time.

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The Chicago Greeter Neighborhood PopUp series is back for July! Free, guided walks led by passionate local volunteers. Look for our friendly Greeters holding signs at these neighborhood locations. No registration required, just show up and explore.

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Celebrate America 250 with Chicago Greeter by discovering the stories that shaped Chicago and our nation.

Meet a Chicago Greeter at the Millennium Park Visitor Center (201 E. Randolph St.) on Saturday, July 4, at 11:30 AM to learn about Chicago’s rich history and the free Greeter program.

Come celebrate America’s 250th by exploring Chicago—one story at a time!

This summer, the popular Chicago Greeter Neighborhood PopUp series returns, visiting neighborhoods across the city! Check out our website for the latest Neighborhood Pop-Up Walk schedule and updates. No preregistration required. Stay connected with us at Chicago Greeter Choose Chicago International Greeter Association.

Another great tour by Chicago Greeter! Greeter Sharyne welcomed visitors from Spain and they had an amazing time exploring Chicago. Amazing sights, memorable moments, and new friendships along the way!