Two friends at The Bean in downtown Chicago.

Explore Chicago with a local

Discover Chicago's highlights and hidden gems with a friendly Chicagoan by your side. Learn more about our free Chicago Greeter program, produced by Choose Chicago.

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A group of travelers admires storefronts in the Chinatown neighborhood on a Chicago Greeter visit.

Greeter visits

Immerse yourself in our unique neighborhoods and downtown sights during a Chicago Greeter visit. These free visits are a great way to explore the city with the insider perspective of a friendly local. Learn more about Chicago Greeter and sign up for a free visit today.

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A Greeter and two visitors near a fountain in Chicago’s Wicker Park neighborhood.

Volunteer with Chicago Greeter

Becoming a Chicago Greeter requires no previous experience — just a passion for Chicago. We're always looking for friendly, knowledgeable locals to help welcome visitors from around the globe to Chicago. Find out how to become a Chicago Greeter for your favorite neighborhood.

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Neighborhood Gems

Check out just a few of the unique sites and under-the-radar spots you can discover during a Chicago Greeter visit.

What people love about Greeter

We went around the city where Denise showed me not only some of the main landmarks of the city but also perks and views that only locals know about and that I would not have the chance to visit if it was not for her. Denise also describes the neighborhoods, buildings, history of the city and points for me to visit during my stay. It was excellent, thank you!

“Sofia was spectacular during our tour. She took us to new places and told us several facts that made our vision of Chicago even broader. We will definitely recommend it to all our friends who travel to Chicago. It was SENSATIONAL!”

“Jim was great. He had so much knowledge about the history of the city and the buildings. We had planned on walking some of the area he took us on by ourselves, but we would have missed so much and not learned nearly as much about the buildings, the people, the city as a whole.”

“Brian was fantastic! Our time with him was better than we could have expected. We used his restaurant suggestions for our entire stay. We learned information about the city that we would have never known . I have already recommended this service to friends and will definitely use it again myself.”

“In three weeks of being in Chicago, this was by far the greatest highlight. My tour and connection with Sharyne really elevated the experience and drove me to want to move to Chicago sooner than I’d planned to. I hope in the coming years I call this city home.”