What is a Greeter?

What is a Greether Greeter verified local female guide

Every journey you take is a unique, unforgettable experience.
Landing in a place where you've never been before — where you may not know anyone — is both exciting and intimidating.
Figuring out how to navigate a new destination, can sometimes be the most stressful part of traveling.

That’s exactly why Greether was created:
To give women around the world a safer, more meaningful way to explore new destinations with confidence and from a local point of view.

Our solution? Booking a Greeter — a local verified female Greeter guide who is there to be your trusted connection wherever you go. 🌍

Greether experience in Florence Italy solo female traveler with Greeter Greether guide

Adwoa, solo female traveler & her Greeter in Florence, Italy

What is a Greeter?

A Greeter is your local verified female Greeter guide — a trusted local woman who understands your needs as a traveler.
She is your "local best friend," a resourceful expert who can help you experience a destination authentically, safely, and stress-free.

More than a guide, your Greeter offers personalized experiences based on your interests, needs, and travel dreams.
If you’re looking to figure out how to navigate transportation systems or understand cultural differences, language barriers, and safety concerns, traveling alone or to a new place can feel overwhelming. A local verified female Greeter guide helps you break through those challenges, offering insider knowledge, personalized recommendations, and peace of mind right from the start.

solo woman traveler and Greeter guide in Dublin Ireland

Flavia, solo female traveler & her Greeter in Dublin, Ireland

Each experience with a Greeter can be tailored to fit your schedule and style:

  • Quick 2.5-hour introduction walks

  • Deeper 4-hour cultural immersions

  • Full 6-hour local adventures

You choose the experience length that fits your day. You can also extend the duration if you need it or make another booking. For all, your Greeter personalizes it to match your passions, whether that's art, food, history, markets, nature, or something completely unique.


Traveling Solo, with Friends, or Family? Your Greeter’s Got You

A Greeter can help you not only in your solo adventures, but also when you’re traveling with your girlfriends, or sharing the adventure with your child. Our Greeters make the experiences designed to make every woman feel welcome, safe, and empowered.

Senior women travelers in Istabul, Turkey with a Greeter verified local female guide from Greether

Pamela & Linda, traveling in Istanbul, Turkey, with their Greeter

Why Travel with a Greeter?

  1. 🌍 Explore Safely and Confidently:
    Your Greeter is not just a local, she's been carefully vetted by our team through ID verification and interview to ensure you have the safest, most positive experience possible.

  2. 💌 Build a Connection Before You Travel:

    One of the most special parts of Greether is the ability to connect with your Greeter before you even land.

    You'll be able to exchange messages, share your interests and preferences, ask questions, and start building trust.

    By the time you arrive, you’ll already feel like you have a friend waiting for you, making that first moment in a new place a lot less intimidating.

  3. 💬 Language and Cultural Support:
    Greeters can communicate in your language and help you bridge cultural gaps, offering insider tips on how to navigate social customs and avoid tourist traps.

  4. 🧭 Authentic, Personalized Adventures:
    No cookie-cutter tours here. Every Greeter experience is completely customized to your interests, making your travel adventure as unique as you are.

  5. 🤝 A True Local Connection:
    Your Greeter is more than a guide, she’s a friend on the ground, ready to welcome you with warmth, empathy, and valuable local knowledge from a female perspective.

  6. 👩‍🦰 Empowering Women Through Travel:
    By booking a Greeter, you're supporting women's economic empowerment around the world, helping create safer travel opportunities for women everywhere.

solo female traveler with local female guide in Bali, Indonesia

Greeter in Bali & Lisa, solo traveler

Where Can You Find a Greeter?

Today, Greether proudly operates in over 100 countries and more than 1,000 cities worldwide — and we're growing every day!
Some of our most popular destinations include:

Whether you're strolling through the romantic streets of Paris or uncovering the secret alleys of Tokyo, there’s a verified female Greeter ready to make your trip unforgettable.

Solo female traveler in Amsterdam with Greether guide

Greeter in Amsterdam & Jennifer, solo traveler

Characteristics of a Greeter:

✓ Trustworthy (Verified ID)
✓ Gives you personalized recommendations
✓ Empathetic and resourceful
✓ Open-minded and inclusive
✓ Excellent communication skills
✓ Adaptable to your interests
✓ Speaks your language

Each Greeter shares our mission: to create unforgettable, safe, and empowering travel experiences for women around the world.

solo female traveler with Greeter local verified female guide in Rome, Italy

Greeter in Rome with Carla, solo traveler

⭐ Meet some of our Star Greeters ⭐

🇮🇹 Rebecca – Greeter in Rome

Short bio:
“Ciao! I’m Rebecca, an Italian girl from Rome—the city I love and adore with all my heart.” She’s 22, studying law in Rome, and passionate about connecting with people from different cultures. “Sometimes I feel overwhelmed… kind of like the city itself: full of energy and chaos. Yet Rome also has a way of helping you reconnect with yourself.”

verified Greether local female guide in Rome, Italy

Photo Credit: Rebecca

What inspired you to become a Greeter?
“I think being a Greeter is one of the most amazing opportunities I’ve ever had.” Rebecca values the balance it offers between student life and meaningful work. “I get to meet incredible, passionate women… and help them feel safe and welcomed.”

What do you love most about showing women around your city?
“I love showing people how incredible Rome is… how it can make you feel both special and at peace.” She wants travelers to “discover things only locals know” and feel like they’re in “a nostalgic Italian movie from the 1950s.”

Favorite local spot:
“Any quiet corner of Trastevere, gently lit by the afternoon sun.” She also loves Gianicolo Hill and Giardino degli Aranci for their breathtaking views.

A memorable moment with a traveler:
“She suddenly stopped in awe… struck by the calm and serenity around us. I felt overjoyed seeing her appreciate something so simple yet meaningful to me.”

One tip for first-time visitors:
“Be curious and open-minded. Eat and walk as much as you can.” Use public transport but stay mindful of your belongings. “Rome is actually a very safe city.”

Why is Greether great for female travelers?
“It creates a sense of community… a welcoming and supportive atmosphere where you can be yourself.”

🇲🇦 Abla – Greeter in Marrakech

Short bio:
“I am Abla, a passionate adventurer… an Amazigh woman born and raised in the land of Morocco.” She loves sharing her culture and community with travelers.

Greeter verified local female guide in Marrakech Morocco

Photo credit: Abla

What inspired you to become a Greeter?
“A traveler—she became my best friend and encouraged me to apply… and here we go.”

What do you love most about showing women around?
“My Amazigh heritage; its culture and food 🥹”

Favorite local spot:
“A local woman’s spot for food—she is doing traditional things. That is my fav one.”

A memorable moment with a traveler:
“With Jill—we were talking as if we knew each other while visiting shopping spots for traditional things. It was a memorable exchange.”

One tip for first-time visitors:
“Cash is king, and for sure, negotiate with a smile.”

Why is Greether great for female travelers?
“Because it gives women the opportunity to discover in a different way.”


🇹🇷 Mariana – Greeter in Istanbul

Short bio:
“I’m a Mexican girly that fell in love with a Turkish guy.” After reconnecting on Instagram, she moved to Istanbul—a city she now calls home. “It’s so full of history, amazing views, and good food.”

Greether verified local female guide in Turkey

What inspired you to become a Greeter?
“I’ve found good guy friends while traveling, but some tend to flirt… Greether is that safe place where you’ll visit the city with one of your girlfriends and have a nice time.”

What do you love most about showing women around?
“That they get to have a nice experience in a safe way, super adapted to what they want. It doesn’t have to be just touristing—it could be grabbing a coffee or something focused on food.”

Favorite local spot:
“One is a fish burrito place literally mounted on a couple of boxes… The best fish burrito in the world!” The other is “an antique coffee shop… with the best pistachio beverage ever.”

A memorable moment with a traveler:
“Doing some content with Vanessa! We were not shy nor uncomfortable—it felt like we knew each other from before.”

One tip for first-time visitors:
“Don’t trust the taxi drivers in Istanbul—they want to get more money all the time!”

Why is Greether great for female travelers?
“Men and their will of flirting every time kill the vibe. We want to travel and feel comfortable. Greether enters there.”


Ready to Travel Like a Local? Book Your Greeter Today!

Experience the magic of safe, authentic, and empowering travel with a local verified female Greeter guide who is ready to welcome you with open arms.


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