Worldwide Greeters

Free walks all over the world

Choose a country to find a Greeter!

Come as a guest,
leave as a friend!

Let one of our Greeters take you on a free walk through their home city for 2-3 hours:

  • Greeters are a worldwide non profit organisation.
  • They offer private free walks with locals through cities for visitors.
  • Our city walks (Greets) – are free of charge, no tipping
  • Greets are offered for single tourists and small groups up to six people.
  • Greeters are a friendly face for those visiting a city.

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Born in 1992 in New York, the Greeter idea spread around the world.

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Maastricht

Maastricht (120,000 inhabitants) combines a rich history with a lively atmosphere. Maastricht is the least Dutch city in the Netherlands, surrounded by Flemish, Walloon and German borders. The city...

Rome

Greeters welcome and are happy to meet people in Rome. If you like to have a walk in Rome and its surroundings through the eyes of a local, do not hesitate to contact us! We are a group of...

Nairobi

Nairobi is a modern and bustling city, rich in culture and history, also with fantastic nature and wildlife viewing opportunities only a short distance away. An up-and-coming, creative city that is...

Karlsruhe

Our core value #1  reads "Greeters are volunteers, a friendly face for those visiting a city." It's true: Our Greeters love their city or town and they are proud to share this with guests. How could...

Venice

Venice, the city well known for its canals and bridges, built on more than 100 islands in a lagoon, is famous for gondolas, St Mark’s Basilica and the Rialto Bridge, as well as its narrow streets,...

Seattle

Seattle, known as the Emerald City, is a vibrant city celebrated for its innovation, culture, and natural beauty. It’s the birthplace of giants like Starbucks, Amazon, Boeing, and Microsoft. Nestled...

Moscow

Moscow, Russia's vibrant capital, is a city where history meets modernity. Iconic landmarks include the Kremlin and Red Square, UNESCO World Heritage sites, and St. Basil's Cathedral with its...

Metz

Our core value #1  reads "Greeters are volunteers, a friendly face for those visiting a city." It's true: Our Greeters love their city or town and they are proud to share this with guests. How could...

Constance

Our core value #1  reads "Greeters are volunteers, a friendly face for those visiting a city." It's true: Our Greeters love their city or town and they are proud to share this with guests. How could...

Caux Seine Normandie

Our core value #1  reads "Greeters are volunteers, a friendly face for those visiting a city." It's true: Our Greeters love their city or town and they are proud to share this with guests. How could...

Dunkirk

Our core value #1  reads "Greeters are volunteers, a friendly face for those visiting a city." It's true: Our Greeters love their city or town and they are proud to share this with guests. How could...

Cantal

Our core value #1  reads "Greeters are volunteers, a friendly face for those visiting a city." It's true: Our Greeters love their city or town and they are proud to share this with guests. How could...

San Lorenzo Dorsino

A MOUNTAIN VILLAGE AMONG THE MOST BEAUTIFUL IN ITALY! San Lorenzo Dorsino is in the beautiful land of Trentino and it is declared a UNESCO World Natural Heritage site for its extraordinary...

Chengdu

Chengdu Greeters welcome you! A city walk with us will let you experience Chengdu like a local, whether you’re a foodie or a culture enthusiast. Start by savoring street food like Chuan Chuan Xiang...

Ostend

Ostend! The queen of belgian seaside resorts! The greeters are ready to make you experience their city differently.Ostend, located right in the middle of the Belgian coast, has many hidden places...

Avignon

Our core value #1  reads "Greeters are volunteers, a friendly face for those visiting a city." It's true: Our Greeters love their city or town and they are proud to share this with guests. How could...

Avesnois

Our core value #1  reads "Greeters are volunteers, a friendly face for those visiting a city." It's true: Our Greeters love their city or town and they are proud to share this with guests. How could...

Lima

Lima was named by natives in the agricultural region known by native Peruvians as Limaq. It became the capital and most important city in the Viceroyalty of Peru. Following the Peruvian War of...

Doha

Doha was founded in 1850 and was first called Al Bida. In 1883, Sheikh Kassim's battle against the Turkish army took place here. In 1916, the city became the capital of the British protectorate of...

Boksburg

Discover Boksburg, a city on the East Rand of Gauteng, South Africa, where history and modernity blend seamlessly. Founded in 1887 following the discovery of gold, Boksburg was named in honor of W....

Dar es Salaam

Dar es Salaam is the largest city and economic hub of Tanzania, located on the eastern coast of Africa. It is a dynamic and energetic city, offering visitors a glimpse into the vibrant culture and...

Shenzhen

Shenzhen has numerous tourist attractions, ranging from recreational areas like theme parks, beaches, to tall buildings such as the Ping An Finance Centre, KK100, and the Shun Hing Square (also...

Nuremberg

Mini group, maximum six peopleMeet a localvolunteerFree service,no tipping

Shanghai

Shanghai is known as one of the world's biggest metropolis. But it’s way more than a modern, fast-growing big city. You can feel Shanghai in other big cities, But there’s something special which...

Dalat

Dalat city is a well-known mountainous city in Vietnam. It can be called by different names such as 'Little Paris in Vietnam', 'foggy city', or 'City of thousand flowers'. Not only is it famous for...

Bottrop

Bottrop in the Ruhr region, very different from what you think. Discover Bottrop on the northern edge of the Ruhr region in the federal state of North Rhine-Westphalia alongside a Greeter. Immerse...

Florence

Tell us about your project to visit our city Remember: A Greet means meeting a local resident to walk around town with you as new friends. The first step will be to talk to the Greeter about the...

Ferrara

Ferrara was for centuries the capital of the Duchy of Ferrara, Modena and Reggio. Rich in monuments and works of art, the city is a UNESCO site as a Renaissance City. On foot or by bicycle you can...

Guangzhou

Guangzhou is a vibrant city with a rich history, thriving economy, and diverse culinary scene. By exploring the impressive tourist attractions like Canton Tower and Shamian Island, and immersing...

Ankara

Welcome to Ankara, the capital of the Republic of Turkey.Ankara is a city located in the middle of Anatolia. The Republic of Turkey was founded in Ankara and the foundation of the republic was...

Ouagadougou

Ouagadougou, the political capital of Burkina Faso, is home to main cultural emblematic places which are among others the Maison du peuple, the CENASA (national center of arts, entertainment and...

Bath

Bath is famous for its Georgian architecture and Roman spa, Jane Austen and William Hershel - but did you know that plasticine was invented here or that we had the very first railway in the world?...

Dhaka

Built on the northern bank of the Buriganga River, Dhaka is a city that has witnessed many historical events, impressive architecture, and hundreds of years of British history. The city is...

Trieste

With its multicultural heritage, Trieste offers many unforgettable places. Piazza Unità, as stunning waterfront beauty which is the largest square by the sea in Europe. Canal Grande: a picturesque...

Xian

Xi'an, also known as Chang'an, is the ancient capital of the Thirteen Dynasties. It is a city where ancient times collide with trends. The ancient city walls carry a rich history, and here, you can...

Taipei

Greetings! Welcome to Taiwan, or as we say, 歡迎來到台灣We are the International Greeter Association Taiwan Branch, based in the vibrant city of Taipei. Whether you're eager to experience Taipei's natural...

Villefranche

Our core value #1  reads "Greeters are volunteers, a friendly face for those visiting a city." It's true: our Greeters love their city or town and they are proud to share this with guests. How could...

Kampala

Experience the vibrant city of Kampala through the eyes of a local by joining the Kampala Greeters. From the bustling city centre to the hidden gems of Kampala, our Greeters will take you on a...

Toronto

Toronto, Ontario is a vibrant and captivating city, brimming with exciting highlights and attractions. The CN Tower stands tall, offering breathtaking views of the city. St. Lawrence Market entices...

Middelkerke

The Middelkerke Greeters welcome you!If you would like to discover Middelkerke, Westende and the surrounding area through the eyes of a local, don’t hesitate to contact us! We are a group of...

Morlaix

Our core value #1  reads "Greeters are volunteers, a friendly face for those visiting a city." It's true: our Greeters love their city or town and they are proud to share this with guests. How could...

Royan

Our core value #1  reads "Greeters are volunteers, a friendly face for those visiting a city." It's true: our Greeters love their city or town and they are proud to share this with guests. How could...

Pays d’Iroise

Our core value #1  reads "Greeters are volunteers, a friendly face for those visiting a city." It's true: our Greeters love their city or town and they are proud to share this with guests. How could...

Bamenda

WELCOME TO BAMENDA, IN THE NORTH WEST REGION OF CAMEROON! You definitely haven't been everywhere but today you are in Bamenda, so everywhere is on your list.The Greeters of Bamenda welcome you with...

Koksijde

Our village on the Belgian coast offers more than sea, beaches and dunes. Its four boroughs, Koksijde, Oostduinkerke, Sint-Idesbald and Wulpen each hold their own specificities. Medieval history:...

Saint Gervais – Mont Blanc

Our core value #1  reads "Greeters are volunteers, a friendly face for those visiting a city." It's true: our Greeters love their city or town and they are proud to share this with guests. How could...

Coburg

Our core value #1  reads "Greeters are volunteers, a friendly face for those visiting a city." It's true: our Greeters love their city or town and they are proud to share this with guests. How could...

Aarshot

Our core value #1  reads "Greeters are volunteers, a friendly face for those visiting a city." It's true: our Greeters love their city or town and they are proud to share this with guests. How could...

Pentone

Pentone (Pentùni or Pentòni in calabrese) is located at 648 meters above sea level on the southern slopes of Sila Piccola in the province of Catanzaro in Calabria.Of particular artistic interest is...

Kathmandu

Are you interested in trekking the coolest and the highest Himalayas, at least once in a lifetime, or just to see glimpses of huge Himalayas through the city in the background? Then Kathmandu is...

Bremerhaven

Bremerhaven is situated at the river Weser, just a few swim strokes from the North Sea. Get to know the city together with us, we would like to show you around our most favoured places. We may walk...

Zanzibar

Stone Town is the old town and cultural heart of Zanzibar.It is a place of winding alleys, bustling bazaars, mosques,churches and grand Arab,Indian and African Houses with carved wooden doors. A...

Delhi

Explore Delhi the city of charm, nostalgia, and history and culture of an ancient civilization. The ruins of Old Fort known as Purana Kila, Tughlakabad Fort to Qutub Minar the tallest Tower of Delhi...

Innsbruck

Our core value #1  reads "Greeters are volunteers, a friendly face for those visiting a city." It's true: our Greeters love their city or town and they are proud to share this with guests. How could...

Sanary sur Mer

Our core value #1  reads "Greeters are volunteers, a friendly face for those visiting a city." It's true: our Greeters love their city or town and they are proud to share this with guests. How could...

Saint Brevin les Pins

Our core value #1  reads "Greeters are volunteers, a friendly face for those visiting a city." It's true: our Greeters love their city or town and they are proud to share this with guests. How could...

Seoul

Our core value #1  reads "Greeters are volunteers, a friendly face for those visiting a city." It's true: our Greeters love their city or town and they are proud to share this with guests. How could...

Lübeck

Our core value #1  reads "Greeters are volunteers, a friendly face for those visiting a city." It's true: our Greeters love their city or town and they are proud to share this with guests. How could...

Iringa

Located in the southern highlands of Tanzania, near the country’s legislative capital of Dodoma and the agricultural centre of Morogoro, Iringa is a beautfully small town and a focus of regional...

Grand Popo

Welcome to Grand-Popo Greeters! Discover Grand-Popo in Benin. This picturesque colonial city is located in the south of Benin, and has several attractive islands whose discovery savours the passion...

Catania

Catania is a city with many faces, open and easily visible. Its heart is the historic center, with its elegant and harmonious baroque. The sea is already here, the 20-kilometer-long beach of very...

Stuttgart

If you hear "Stuttgart", you may think of Porsche and Mercedes or the world's first TV tower. But did you know that John Cranko made Stuttgart's ballet company world-famous? Stuttgart Greeters will...

Ravenna

Ancient capital of the Western Roman Empire of the fifth and sixth centuries, Ravenna has inherited the splendor of a capital from its past and has been able to preserve it in optimal conditions....

Nis

The service of Nis Greeters is TEMPORARILY UNAVAILABLE! Nis as a multicultural town of more than 2000 years old, a place where the old clashes with the new, and Orient meets the Roman culture. You...

Mexico City

Delve into the heart of Mexico with the help of one of our local guides and discover all the variety of flavors, places and experiences that Mexico City has for you. Through a pleasant and friendly...

Augsburg

Our core value #1 reads "Greeters are volunteers, a friendly face for those visiting a city/destination." It's true: our Greeters love their city or town and they are proud to share this with...

Saint-Nazaire

Mini group, maximum six peopleMeet a localvolunteerFree service,no tipping

Rome

Greeters welcome and are happy to meet people in Rome. If you like to have a walk in Rome and its surroundings through the eyes of a local, do not hesitate to contact us! We are a group of...

Nairobi

Nairobi is a modern and bustling city, rich in culture and history, also with fantastic nature and wildlife viewing opportunities only a short distance away. An up-and-coming, creative city that is...

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Greeter Core Values

All IGA members share the following Core Values

Volunteering locals

Greeters are volunteers, a friendly face for those visiting a city/destination

Small groups up to six persons

Greeters welcome individuals and may serve small groups of up to six people

Free of Charge

Meeting a Greeter is free of charge.

No discrimination

All visitors and volunteers are welcome without any kind of discrimination.

Sustainable tourism

Greeters support sustainable tourism. They respect natural and man-made environments, bringing both cultural and economic enrichment to local communities. Greeters aim for a lasting positive image of each destination.

Cultural exchange

Greeter organizations create a mutually enriching opportunity for cultural exchange; create links between people in creating a better world.