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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!
400th Anniversary of New Amsterdam!
GANYC is celebrating the 400th anniversary of the Dutch Settlement of New Amsterdam and the importance of New York City to the United States and the world.We will be offering a variety of tours and initiatives.
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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400th Anniversary of New Amsterdam!
GANYC is celebrating the 400th anniversary of the Dutch Settlement of New Amsterdam and the importance of New York City to the United States and the world.We will be offering a variety of tours and initiatives.
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.
I am a native New Yorker, specializing in walking tours with small, affinity groups. However, I have been a step-on guide for bus tours as well. My tours are by their nature customized and personalized to reflect my clients' interests and time constraints. I utilize public…
GANYC News Round-Up
Here is a round-up of GANYC news as we enter Spring!1. GANYC member Matt Levy was interviewed by the NY Times for this recent article-- "Trump’s Threat to Annex Canada Is Keeping Tourists North of the Border". The article's author contacted us for information, and we were happy to assist with the…
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Governors Island FAM Tour
January 2020 Meeting at the N-Y Historical Society
The Metropolitan Museum of Art FAM Tour
GANYC FAM Tour of New Amsterdam
Coney Island FAM tour
Boat Ride to Dead Horse Bay
Sunset over the Upper Bay
Emma Guest-Consales
GANYC FAM Tour of East Harlem
GANYC Members tour the High Line
DUMBO FAM tour
Canal Street looking downtown
Emma Guest-Consales