Chicago Greeter is a free service of the Chicago Office of Tourism that matches visitors with a friendly, enthusiastic, and city-savvy local for a informal, insider's orientation to the city. Visitors are paired with volunteer Chicago Greeters chosen interests, availability and language preferences.

Enjoy a free one hour walkabout in downtown Chicago! InstaGreeter 60-minute walking visits are available on a first-come, first-served basis, Friday through Sunday, from 10 am to 4 pm.

Gaze at the world's largest Tiffany stained-glass dome, as well as beautifully ornate, multi-colored mosaics, marble and molding during guided architectural tours of the Chicago Cultural Center. Tours are presented Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 1:15pm.

Built in 1836, the Clarke House Museum is Chicago's oldest home. This Greek Revival style house shows what life was like for a middle–class family in Chicago during the city's formative years before the Civil War.

Now you can explore the 24.5 acre Park with its creators as your guide, including architect Frank Gehry, and artists Anish Kapoor and Jaume Plensa.

The Chicago Poetry Tour, produced by the Poetry Foundation, is a chance to experience the history of the city through poetry. Featuring a range of Chicago poets past and present—Gwendolyn Brooks, Carl Sandburg, Li-Young Lee, Haki Madhubuti, Lisel Mueller, Stuart Dybek, and many more—and addressing a variety of neighborhoods...

Discover the architectural treasures of Chicago’s Loop! This tour will give you a good overview of Chicago’s downtown, with a focus on several architecturally significant buildings. MetroWalkz.com’s easy-to-use maps and insider narratives make it easy to discover Chicago at your pace, on your schedule.

This tour provides something for everyone: Great architectural gems, a brief river walk, outstanding shopping and interesting cultural experiences. The Magnificent Mile (North Michigan Avenue) is a Chicago “must see”! MetroWalkz.com’s easy-to-use maps and insider narratives make it easy to discover Chicago at your pace, ...

Stroll through Millennium Park, one of Chicago’s great public spaces. See Cloud Gate (affectionately dubbed “The Bean”), Crown Fountain, the Jay Pritzker Pavilion, Lurie Garden and more. MetroWalkz’ easy-to-use maps and insider narratives make it easy to discover Chicago at your pace, on your schedule.

Assistant Curator, Tricia Van Eck, leads a free tour of Italics: Italian Art between Tradition and Revolution 1968-2008 at the MCA.