Bonn greeters
a very personal way of discovering Bonn.
Spend time with a local… just you and your and friends.
what is a greet?
A Greet involves a local person who volunteers their time to walk and share their love of Bonn with you. In contrast to an official city tour guide, Greeters show you the city from a local perspective, focusing on the little things that make Bonn home: a neighbourhood, a street corner, a local pub. You will be privy to personal stories, anecdotes and tips, for example, on where to get the best currywurst.
Read more about the differences between a greet and a traditional city tour
core values of our local guides
Volunteers
Greeters are volunteers, a freindly face and contact for those visiting a city / destination.
Small Groups
Greeters welcome individuals or small groups of up to six friends. The dialogue between Greeter and guest is our focus.
Free of Charge
The walk with a Greeter is free of charge.
Without Discrimination
All guests and volunteers are welcome, regardless of faith, race, ethnicity, gender etc.
Sustainable
Greeters support sustainable tourism. We respect natural and man-made environments, bringing both cultural and economical enrichment to our local communities. Greeters aim for a lasting positive impression of our cities.
Cultural Exchange
We offer Greeters and guests the opportunity for cultural exchange: to create links between people and cultures. This person-to-person contact helps build a better understanding across the globe.
come as a guest ∼ leave as a friend
the Greeter concept
The Greeter concept (stemming from the idea “to greet” someone) was created by New Yorker Lyn Brooks. In 1992 New York was facing difficult times and Lynn wanted to change the city’s image:
I want other people to understand New York the way I do. I want them to experience the city the way I do. And all I need to do is invite visitors to spend some time with me or any inhabitant of New York – to show them the hidden and beautiful life in this city. We will show them the deli where we get our sweets, tell them about the nice music events in smaller theaters, tell them how to get around, tell them about our lives.
Her idea was a success and has grown into an international movement with 100+ Greeter programs belonging to the International Greeter Association. In Germany alone we have a growing number of Greeter cities: German Greeters.
faqs
What is a Greet?
A Greet is a city tour, or walk lead by a volunteer, that lasts between two to three hours. There are no strict rules about what a Greet should look like. Every Greet will be arranged according to the interests and mood of the Greeter and the interests of the guests.
How much does a Greet cost?
Your private city tour is free of charge. Greeters are volunteers who enjoy meeting new people and sharing their love of their city. If you wish to show your appreciation, we gladly welcome charitable donations.
When should I request a Greet?
Ideally you should request your Greet at least two weeks before your arrival. The earlier you send your request and desired dates, the greater the chances we will find you a suitable Greeter.
How do you find a Greeter for me?
When you register for Greet on our website, we ask you to provide some basic information: age, size of group (max. 6 people), desired date, language preference, interests etc. Based on this information we try to find the best possible Greeter for you. Once a volunteer Greeter confirms your request, we send you the necessary contact information. Then it is up to you to make contact with your Greeter. In case we cannot find a Greeter for you, we will send you a cancellation.
How do I contact my Greeter?
As soon as we have found a suitable Greeter, you will receive via email your Greeter’s name and contact details so that you can make arrangements for the Greet date, time and place of meeting. From that moment on, guest and Greeter are on their own.
How many people take part in my Greet?
All of our Greeters are volunteers and follow the Greeter goal of “come as a guest, leave as a friend.” In order to accomplish this we limit the group size to a maximum of 6 people who already know each other.
feedback:
what guests say about their private tour of Bonn
Stefan is really knowledgeable about Bonn. Even if it has become his home town, you feel that the city has grown on him. I really liked that we had the chance to talk about personal things and share points of view on many things (food, politics, environment, life style, personal experiences and travel). The little details about the city helped us to relive a Bonn before the madness of the war. And discover aspects of local hero Ludwig Van we did not know.
We had a fantastic experience with Christoph. He was very knowledgeable and made our experience very enriched and engaging.
It was a wonderful experience. Helga showed me a lot of interesting things about the city, from historical information to sightseeing and local habits. I would absolutely recommend BONN GREETERS!
I’m completely satisfied with this walk – Christoph gave me the opportunity to discover, with erudition, the history of his town through its historic centre. I hope to come back for another walk at the end of September.
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