New York City Greeters
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New York City
New York City is a study in contrasts and endless discovery, blending world-class museums and Broadway shows with calming green spaces and global cuisine. It’s also the birthplace of the worldwide Greeter movement. Big Apple Greeter has welcomed visitors since 1992 with free, authentic local hospitality. Across all five boroughs, our Greeters reveal the neighborhoods, stories, and hidden corners that make NYC extraordinary.

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Meet a local volunteer

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 you better discover the most interesting spots of a place?

New York City Greeters have undertaken to comply with the IGA Core Values.

Mini group, maximum six people

Our core value #2 reads "Greeters welcome individuals and may serve small groups of up to six people."
The reason is that each Greet should be an opportunity to talk to each other and that seems impossible in bigger groups.
Also important: we do not mingle people from different requests but serve only you (and your friends).

New York City Greeters have undertaken to comply with the IGA Core Values.

Free service, no tipping

Our core value #3 reads "Meeting a Greeter is free of charge."
We do not follow a "give what you think is ok (but please give)" strategy. Greeters honestly do not like any tipping because what they give comes from their heart not because of any tipping expectation.
If you would like to support the Greeters as a whole you are welcome to donate to the International Greeter Association here.

New York City Greeters have undertaken to comply with the IGA Core Values.