Zurich Greeters
‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎ Free Walk with a Local

Discover Zurich through a free walk with a Local

The city of Zurich, which may be best described as a financial powerhouse, also reveals a very interesting mix of history, natural beauty, and vibrancy that waits to be discovered. However, to really understand the authentic Zurich, it needs to be experienced on foot. There is no better way to explore the city than to enjoy a walking exploration of the city’s charming cobblestone roads and stumble upon the wonderful surprises that Zurich has to offer.

For a still more in-depth and personal experience, meeting a local can be a treasure trove. For a wonderful free service, contact the Zurich Greeters to be matched with a local who will share their insider knowledge with you. Stroll along serene Lake Zurich, surrounded by majestic views of the Swiss Alps. Take a walk up Lindenhof Hill to enjoy free panoramic views of the river Limmat and Old Town. We invite you to unlock our charm and make unforgettable genuine memories in our beautiful city.

A walk in Zurich just for you and completely free of charge
During an individual walk just for you, your friends or family (a maximum party of 6) -we call them Greets- , a volunteer of Zurich Greeters will show you their city as they would a friend. They love to show their city to visitors and enjoy meeting people from all over the world. There is no tipping involved and no large groups. Your walk will be tailored specifically to you and your interests.

Click here to request your greet

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 details of your personalized tour. It's not about taking part in a standardized tour, but about exploring the city with an expert volunteer .

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).

Zurich Greeters have undertaken to comply with the IGA Core Values.

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?

Zurich 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.

Zurich Greeters have undertaken to comply with the IGA Core Values.

Zurich Greeters
Zurich Greeters are volunteers who will share their love for the city with you in an enthusiastic and hospitable manner. A Greeter will take you on a free walking tour through the city for a couple of hours allowing you to experience our city in a unique way.
Don't miss the opportunity to connect with an authentic Zurich resident and gain a deeper understanding of our vibrant city. Contact us today to arrange your personalized tour. We do this completely free of charge. For families, mini groups or people travelling solo – a truly enriching experience and absolutely free!

Submit a Feedback here after your Greet

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