diff --git a/client/src/components/Chart.jsx b/client/src/components/Chart.jsx
index f3456be..cf34ab1 100644
--- a/client/src/components/Chart.jsx
+++ b/client/src/components/Chart.jsx
@@ -1,10 +1,15 @@
-import React, { useEffect, useState } from 'react';
+import React, { useEffect, useState, useContext } from 'react';
 import BackButton from "./BackButton.jsx";
 import { auth, onAuthStateChanged } from "../config/initializeFirestore.js";
 import '../App.css';
 import HamburgerMenu from "./HamburgerMenu.jsx";
+import { AppContext } from '../context/AppContext.jsx';
+import ExpenseChartJoyride from './ExpenseChartJoyride.jsx';
+
+
 
 function App() {
+  const {runChartTour, setRunChartTour} = useContext(AppContext);
   const [userId, setUserId] = useState("");
   const [userEmail, setUserEmail] = useState("");
   const [dimensions, setDimensions] = useState({
@@ -40,6 +45,7 @@ function App() {
 
   return (
     <div className="App">
+      < ExpenseChartJoyride />
       <h1>SimpliTrac</h1>
       <HamburgerMenu />
       <LookerStudioChart dimensions={dimensions} userEmail={userEmail} />
diff --git a/client/src/components/ExpenseChartJoyride.jsx b/client/src/components/ExpenseChartJoyride.jsx
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..f5a66b9
--- /dev/null
+++ b/client/src/components/ExpenseChartJoyride.jsx
@@ -0,0 +1,62 @@
+import React, { useContext } from 'react';
+import Joyride, { STATUS } from 'react-joyride';
+import { AppContext } from '../context/AppContext';
+
+const steps = [
+  {
+    target: 'body',
+    content: 'Welcome to the Expense Chart! This guide will walk you through the features of this powerful visualization tool.',
+    placement: 'center',
+    disableBeacon: true,
+  },
+  {
+    target: '#report-frame',
+    content: 'This is your expense chart. It provides a detailed view of your spending patterns.',
+  },
+  {
+    target: '#report-frame',
+    content: 'In the top left corner, you can switch between Mobile and Desktop views.',
+  },
+  {
+    target: '#report-frame',
+    content: 'The three-dot menu in the top right allows you to export your data in various formats.',
+  },
+  {
+    target: '#report-frame',
+    content: 'Use the date range selector at the top to filter your expenses for specific time periods.',
+  },
+  {
+    target: 'body',
+    content: 'Explore your spending patterns and gain insights into your financial habits. Remember to refer back to these features as you use the chart!',
+    placement: 'center',
+  },
+];
+
+const ExpenseChartJoyride = () => {
+  const { runChartTour, setRunChartTour } = useContext(AppContext);
+
+  const handleJoyrideCallback = (data) => {
+    const { status } = data;
+    if ([STATUS.FINISHED, STATUS.SKIPPED].includes(status)) {
+      setRunChartTour(false);
+    }
+  };
+
+  return (
+    <Joyride
+      steps={steps}
+      run={runChartTour}
+      continuous={true}
+      showSkipButton={true}
+      showProgress={true}
+      styles={{
+        options: {
+          zIndex: 10000,
+        },
+      }}
+      callback={handleJoyrideCallback}
+    />
+  );
+};
+
+export default ExpenseChartJoyride;
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diff --git a/client/src/components/ExpensesTable.jsx b/client/src/components/ExpensesTable.jsx
index d17da8e..13716d1 100644
--- a/client/src/components/ExpensesTable.jsx
+++ b/client/src/components/ExpensesTable.jsx
@@ -6,6 +6,7 @@ import { AppContext } from "../context/AppContext.jsx";
 import Transaction from "../models/Transaction.js";
 import User from "../models/User.js";
 import Updating from "./Updating.jsx";
+import ExpenseChartJoyride from "./ExpenseChartJoyride.jsx";
 
 const ExpensesForm = () => {
     const { user, formData, setFormData, setUser, ocrData, setOcrData, setServerResponse, isUpdating, setIsUpdating } = useContext(AppContext);
@@ -106,98 +107,101 @@ const ExpensesForm = () => {
     };
 
     return (
-        <Box as="form" onSubmit={handleSubmit(onSubmit)} maxW="500px" mx="auto">
-            {isUpdating && <Updating />} {/* Show overlay when isUpdating is true */}
-            <FormControl mb={4} isInvalid={errors.date}>
-                <FormLabel>Date</FormLabel>
-                <Controller
-                    name="date"
-                    control={control}
-                    render={({ field }) => <Input type="date" {...field} />}
-                />
-            </FormControl>
-
-            <FormControl mb={4} isInvalid={errors.vendor}>
-                <FormLabel>Vendor</FormLabel>
-                <Controller
-                    name="vendor"
-                    control={control}
-                    rules={{ required: 'Please select a vendor' }}
-                    render={({ field }) => (
-                        <CreatableSelect
-                            {...field}
-                            options={vendors}
-                            placeholder="Select or type a vendor..."
-                            isClearable
-                            isSearchable
-                            styles={customSelectStyles}
-                            onChange={(selectedOption) => {
-                                const newValue = selectedOption?.value || '';
-                                field.onChange(newValue);
-                                if (newValue && !vendors.some(v => v.value === newValue)) {
-                                    setVendors([...vendors, { value: newValue, label: newValue }]);
-                                }
-                            }}
-                            value={vendors.find(v => v.value === field.value) || null}
-                        />
-                    )}
-                />
-                {errors.vendor && <Text color="red.500">{errors.vendor.message}</Text>}
-            </FormControl>
-
-            <FormControl mb={4} isInvalid={errors.category}>
-                <FormLabel>Category</FormLabel>
-                <Controller
-                    name="category"
-                    control={control}
-                    rules={{ required: 'Please select a category' }}
-                    render={({ field }) => (
-                        <CreatableSelect
-                            {...field}
-                            options={categories}
-                            placeholder="Select or type a category..."
-                            isClearable
-                            isSearchable
-                            styles={customSelectStyles}
-                            onChange={(selectedOption) => {
-                                const newValue = selectedOption?.value || '';
-                                field.onChange(newValue);
-                                if (newValue && !categories.some(c => c.value === newValue)) {
-                                    setCategories([...categories, { value: newValue, label: newValue }]);
-                                }
-                            }}
-                            value={categories.find(c => c.value === field.value) || null}
-                        />
-                    )}
-                />
-                {errors.category && <Text color="red.500">{errors.category.message}</Text>}
-            </FormControl>
-
-            <FormControl mb={4} isInvalid={errors.amount}>
-                <FormLabel htmlFor="amount">Amount</FormLabel>
-                <Controller
-                    name="amount"
-                    control={control}
-                    rules={{
-                        required: 'Please enter a valid amount. Enter a number without the "$" sign',
-                        validate: value => {
-                            const numberChecker = /^-?\d*(\.\d*)?$/;
-                            return numberChecker.test(value) ? true : 'Please enter a valid amount. Enter a number without the "$" sign';
-                        }
-                    }}
-                    render={({ field, fieldState: { error } }) => (
-                        <>
-                            <Input type="text" {...field} />
-                            {error && <Text color="red.500">{error.message}</Text>}
-                        </>
-                    )}
-                />
-            </FormControl>
-
-            <Button type="submit" background="#415a77" width="full">
-                {isUpdating ? <Spinner size="sm" /> : 'Submit'}
-            </Button>
-        </Box>
+        <>
+            < ExpenseChartJoyride />
+            <Box as="form" onSubmit={handleSubmit(onSubmit)} maxW="500px" mx="auto">
+                {isUpdating && <Updating />} {/* Show overlay when isUpdating is true */}
+                <FormControl mb={4} isInvalid={errors.date}>
+                    <FormLabel>Date</FormLabel>
+                    <Controller
+                        name="date"
+                        control={control}
+                        render={({ field }) => <Input type="date" {...field} />}
+                    />
+                </FormControl>
+
+                <FormControl mb={4} isInvalid={errors.vendor}>
+                    <FormLabel>Vendor</FormLabel>
+                    <Controller
+                        name="vendor"
+                        control={control}
+                        rules={{ required: 'Please select a vendor' }}
+                        render={({ field }) => (
+                            <CreatableSelect
+                                {...field}
+                                options={vendors}
+                                placeholder="Select or type a vendor..."
+                                isClearable
+                                isSearchable
+                                styles={customSelectStyles}
+                                onChange={(selectedOption) => {
+                                    const newValue = selectedOption?.value || '';
+                                    field.onChange(newValue);
+                                    if (newValue && !vendors.some(v => v.value === newValue)) {
+                                        setVendors([...vendors, { value: newValue, label: newValue }]);
+                                    }
+                                }}
+                                value={vendors.find(v => v.value === field.value) || null}
+                            />
+                        )}
+                    />
+                    {errors.vendor && <Text color="red.500">{errors.vendor.message}</Text>}
+                </FormControl>
+
+                <FormControl mb={4} isInvalid={errors.category}>
+                    <FormLabel>Category</FormLabel>
+                    <Controller
+                        name="category"
+                        control={control}
+                        rules={{ required: 'Please select a category' }}
+                        render={({ field }) => (
+                            <CreatableSelect
+                                {...field}
+                                options={categories}
+                                placeholder="Select or type a category..."
+                                isClearable
+                                isSearchable
+                                styles={customSelectStyles}
+                                onChange={(selectedOption) => {
+                                    const newValue = selectedOption?.value || '';
+                                    field.onChange(newValue);
+                                    if (newValue && !categories.some(c => c.value === newValue)) {
+                                        setCategories([...categories, { value: newValue, label: newValue }]);
+                                    }
+                                }}
+                                value={categories.find(c => c.value === field.value) || null}
+                            />
+                        )}
+                    />
+                    {errors.category && <Text color="red.500">{errors.category.message}</Text>}
+                </FormControl>
+
+                <FormControl mb={4} isInvalid={errors.amount}>
+                    <FormLabel htmlFor="amount">Amount</FormLabel>
+                    <Controller
+                        name="amount"
+                        control={control}
+                        rules={{
+                            required: 'Please enter a valid amount. Enter a number without the "$" sign',
+                            validate: value => {
+                                const numberChecker = /^-?\d*(\.\d*)?$/;
+                                return numberChecker.test(value) ? true : 'Please enter a valid amount. Enter a number without the "$" sign';
+                            }
+                        }}
+                        render={({ field, fieldState: { error } }) => (
+                            <>
+                                <Input type="text" {...field} />
+                                {error && <Text color="red.500">{error.message}</Text>}
+                            </>
+                        )}
+                    />
+                </FormControl>
+
+                <Button type="submit" background="#415a77" width="full">
+                    {isUpdating ? <Spinner size="sm" /> : 'Submit'}
+                </Button>
+            </Box>
+        </>    
     );
 };
 
diff --git a/client/src/components/HamburgerMenu.jsx b/client/src/components/HamburgerMenu.jsx
index 2fa1897..7149d33 100644
--- a/client/src/components/HamburgerMenu.jsx
+++ b/client/src/components/HamburgerMenu.jsx
@@ -24,7 +24,9 @@ const HamburgerMenu = () => {
         renderNewScreen,
         showCategories,
         toggleCategoriesList,
-        user, setRunTour
+        user, 
+        setRunTour,
+        setRunChartTour
     } = useContext(AppContext);
     const {isOpen, onOpen, onClose} = useDisclosure();
 
@@ -86,7 +88,14 @@ const HamburgerMenu = () => {
                                     variant="ghost"
                                     w="100%"
                                     data-tour="expense-chart"
-                                    onClick={() => renderNewScreen("chart")}>Expense Chart</Button>
+                                    onClick={() => {
+                                        renderNewScreen("chart");
+                                        setRunChartTour(true);
+                                        setShowHamburger(false);
+                                    }}
+                                    >
+                                    Expense Chart
+                                </Button>
                                 <Button
                                     variant="ghost"
                                     w="100%"
diff --git a/client/src/context/AppContext.jsx b/client/src/context/AppContext.jsx
index 0dfe886..5337b7e 100644
--- a/client/src/context/AppContext.jsx
+++ b/client/src/context/AppContext.jsx
@@ -42,6 +42,7 @@ const AppProvider = ({ children }) => {
     const [categoriesSelected, setCategoriesSelected] = useState(false);
     const [runTour, setRunTour] = useState(false);
     const [runEditTransactionsTour, setRunEditTransactionsTour] =useState(false);
+    const [runChartTour, setRunChartTour] =useState(false);
 
 
 
@@ -93,6 +94,7 @@ const AppProvider = ({ children }) => {
         setShowCategories(false)
         setRunTour(false)
         setRunEditTransactionsTour(false)
+        setRunChartTour(false)
     };
 
     // updating data based on user state
@@ -121,6 +123,7 @@ const AppProvider = ({ children }) => {
         toggleCategoriesList,
         categoriesSelected, setCategoriesSelected,
         runEditTransactionsTour, setRunEditTransactionsTour,
+        runChartTour, setRunChartTour,
     };