We look forward to saying “Welcome!”
Big Apple Greeter is fully booked through December 31st. We are sorry for this inconvenience! _______________________________________________
We’re proud to provide this free service. You will be matched with a friendly and enthusiastic volunteer who will show you the city from an insider’s perspective. Greeters are not professional tour guides. They are New Yorkers!
We want you to have a great time in the Big Apple and with one of our volunteer Greeters. Here are some tips to help you make the most of your Big Apple Greeter experience.
Make sure you receive our emails. Before filling out the Request a Greeter form, please add office@bigapplegreeter.org to your contact or safe sender list. And always check your spam folder for Big Apple Greeter emails.
Request a Greet for your first full day in the city with the next two days as back-up dates. Your Greeter will provide tips to help you enjoy the rest of your visit—everything from how to use public transit, to the best places to eat and shop, to locals’ favorite hidden treasures.
Don’t make other plans for your requested Greet dates. The earliest we will confirm your Greeter is 90 days before your visit. Don’t make plans that can’t be changed, such as buying timed tickets for a museum, until you hear from us. We will email you about a week before your arrival if no Greeter is available.
Respond promptly when you hear from your Greeter. When a Greeter is assigned, we will send you their email address and phone number. Your Greeter will email you to confirm details and make plans. The more time they have to plan your visit, the better your experience will be.
Contact your Greeter after you arrive in New York City. If they do not hear from you, your Greet will be cancelled.
A few other things to keep in mind.
Visits start between 9 AM and 3 PM and last 2 to 4 hours.
We often fill up 4 to 6 weeks in advance. If you cannot submit the Greeter Request Form, that means we are fully booked.
Each Greeter will meet with up to 6 people, including children, who are traveling together. We cannot split larger groups and assign extra Greeters. At least 1 person in the group must be 18 years old or older.
If you say that English is acceptable, you may be assigned a Greeter who does not speak your first language.
Greeters do not accept tips and are responsible for their own expenses (lunch, transportation).
Big Apple Greeter depends on donations to continue providing this service. Donations are voluntary, but greatly appreciated. Please consider making a donation. Thank you!
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Big Apple Greeter is fully booked through December 31st. We are sorry for this inconvenience!
CLICK HERE TO REQUEST YOUR GREETER
We can’t wait to meet you and hope you have a great trip to NYC!
We welcome all visitors without regard to race, ethnicity, color, creed, gender identity, age, sexual orientation, country of origin, marital status, or disability.
