Free Instagreeter Downtown Tours

Explore Chicago with a knowledgeable local as your guide. This free service matches visitors with enthusiastic, city-wise volunteers for one-hour guided walks around downtown. Instagreeter Loop Walks are available all year round.

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Let a friendly local give you an insider’s perspective of Chicago. Stroll around Chicago landmarks, historic sites and beloved local spots around the Loop. No registration is required for these fun and informative tours.

Greeter visits are enjoyable, informal, and definitely not what you’d find in your average guidebook. If you are visiting in less than 10 days or would like a tour at the last minute, head to the Chicago Cultural Center at 77 E. Randolph for a Loop Instagreeter walk.

Stop by the Chicago Cultural Center welcome desk at the Randolph entrance and meet your guide. The tours are offered on Friday, Saturday and Sunday at 11:30 am and 1:30 pm all year round. Whether it’s the height of Summertimechi or the middle of winter, these tours will provide you with a local’s view of this world-class city.

Registration is not required but be sure to arrive at least five minutes before the start time and wear comfortable shoes. Prepare to view Chicago’s famed architectural treasures and iconic sites up close.