GANYC is the association of professional tour guides in New York City. Learn More
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GANYC guides are the best value in New York tourism. You will get fully-vetted guides who cover all aspects of New York. Many of whom speak multiple languages. Find a guide who’s right for you!
2025 GANYC Apple Awards March 3, 2025
The GANYC Apple Awards celebrate those who make New York City great! Over a dozen awards are given out each year to individuals & organizations from across our five boroughs.
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Become a GANYC Member!
If you have a NYC sightseeing guide license, we welcome you to join us. Benefits include networking opportunities, members-only tours + events, optional liability insurance, and more!
GANYC Events and Public Meetings
Our monthly meetings are open to the public and take place in venues across the five boroughs. GANYC members are also welcome to exclusive site visits and FAM (Familiarization) tours offered by fellow guides. GANYC guides offer FAM tours to their peers to receive invaluable feedback and to practice new tours.
Become a Member
Any licensed NYC tour guide is eligible for GANYC membership! Join us at our next monthly meeting and learn the benefits of being a GANYC Guide.
Holy Renaissance,
Not only am I a professional guide, yet also a Broadway actor and a teacher! I continue to work in all three as they provide great synergy. I have lived in NYC for over 20 years and love it. I have also traveled and lived around the world and I would love to share my knowledge…
Asad Dandia's Harlem Tour Covered in NY Daily News
With over 320 members, there's almost no aspect of NYC history that one of our members does not have covered in their tours. Asad Dandia's "Malcolm X’s Harlem: Witnessing the Autobiography" tour was covered today by the New York Daily News. Here is the article:CARIBBEAT: Life of Malcolm X is…
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Lower East Side -- Henry Street
Woolworth Bldg.
Grand Central Terminal -- Oyster Bar
Prospect Park, Brooklyn
George Washington Bridge
Dead Horse Bay at Sunset
Rockefeller Center -- Radio City Music Hall
TIME-WARNER CENTER
Lower East Side -- Eldridge Street Synagogue
Roosevelt Island Tram
View From Governor's Island
NYC Library