Who are the greeters?


  • The word "greeter" is derived from the English word "to greet".
  • The Greeter idea originated in New York. Since 1992, New York Greeters have been welcoming guests from near and far and showing them the best parts of the city – in a very individual and personal way. We call such a walk a "Greet."
  • Greeters now exist in many countries around the world. In Germany, 22 cities already offer greets.
  • Our motto "Come as a guest, leave as a friend" expresses that we want to show our guests Nuremberg in a Greet the way we would show it to a friend.
  • That's why the greets are free! We enjoy volunteering. Our reward is the wonderful encounters with people who initially seem like strangers... But after the 2-3 hours a greet lasts, you feel like you're no longer strangers. Therefore, the group size is limited to a maximum of 6 people. (Greeters do not accept tips, but the club appreciates a small donation).
  • Greeters are usually people who enjoy traveling themselves. They are open-minded and want to share the wonderful things they have experienced while traveling. We Nuremberg Greeters love our city and want our guests to experience the same.
  • We want to make it clear that we are not a competitor to the city's tourism offerings. We are not professional tour guides, but rather complement the tourist offerings of our city.



All Greeters worldwide share the following core values:



  • Volunteer locals
    Greeters are volunteers, a friendly face for visitors to a city/destination.
  • Small groups of up to six people
    Greeters welcome individuals and can supervise small groups of up to six people.
  • Free of charge
    Meeting a greeter is free.
  • No discrimination
    All visitors and volunteers are welcome without any discrimination.
  • Sustainable tourism
    Greeters support sustainable tourism. They respect the natural and man-made environment and enrich local communities both culturally and economically. Greeters strive to maintain a lasting positive image of their destination.
  • Cultural exchange
    Greeter organizations create a mutually enriching opportunity for cultural exchange and build connections between people to create a better world.