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.

Discover the exciting diversity of Chicago’s famous architecture on this wide-ranging odyssey, which traces the city’s development from its beginning to the present. This tour covers 30 miles of Chicago architecture, including the Loop, Hyde Park, the Gold Coast, the lakefront, several historic districts, university campuse...

Enjoy artists and experience Pilsen on the 2nd Friday of each month as the Chicago Arts District hosts 2hd Fridays: FREE tours to over 30 galleries in Pilsen!

A 90-minute narrated tour by a professional docent, complementary Starbucks coffee, Coca Cola products and cookies. The architectural cruise covers both the north and south branches of the Chicago River and the historical cruise travels out on Lake Michigan and on the Chicago River.

Tour the magnificent Auditorium Theatre and marvel at the art and architecture of Dankmar Adler and Louis Sullivan. Learn why the National Historic Landmark Auditorium Theatre is one of Chicago's most important buildings.

Explore the rich history and remarkable architecture of some of Chicago’s most celebrated theatre. Discover the magnificence of the foremost designers of our time, while you learn about the cutting edge technology that makes each theatre home to today’s most complex theatrical productions.