Save a Buck: Free City Sightseeing Walking Tours by Locals - AARP Bulletin

Free Tours by Those Who Know

Think of it as a traveler’s trifecta: You stretch your legs, your budget and get an insider’s knowledge of cities you’re visiting—with free walking tours led by town-proud locals. Through the Global Greeter Network, volunteer residents team up with tourists for sightseeing and the inside scoop about New York, Chicago and Houston as well as cities in Australia, Canada, England, France and the Netherlands. And no tipping allowed! A similar operation, Sandemans New Europe, offers no-cost walking tours with locals in European cities, as well as in Israel. There are grassroots gratis walking tours in several U.S. cities—try and, in Washington, which runs a tour of the monuments. To find other free offerings, contact the destination’s tourism bureau or chamber of commerce. And for details on 75 travel-worthy towns, check out ; if you click on featured destinations, you may find information on free tours. Sid Kirchheimer writes about health and consumer issues. Cancel You are leaving AARP.org and going to the website of our trusted provider. The provider’s terms, conditions and policies apply. Please return to AARP.org to learn more about other benefits. Your email address is now confirmed. You'll start receiving the latest news, benefits, events, and programs related to AARP's mission to empower people to choose how they live as they age. You can also by updating your account at anytime. You will be asked to register or log in. Cancel Offer Details Disclosures

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